Beginning Farmers and RanchersWorkshop: Starting A Farm
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Have you always been fascinated with gardening or growing your own food but don’t know where to start?
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Are you a producer who has been farming for at least five years or less and who like to learn additional marketing strategies or outlets to sell your produce?
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Are you someone who would like to see a Farmer’s Market established in your area but does not know where and how to start?
Small Farms Research Center in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System presents:
Beginning Farmers and RanchersWorkshop: Starting A Farm
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JULY 18-19, 2012
Alabama A&M University
4900 Meridian Street
James I. Dawson Building Room #240
Huntsville, AL 35762
COME JOIN US AND LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS!
- WHO: Farmers, Ranchers, and All Interested parties are welcome!
- WHAT: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Training Session
- WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, July 18-19, 2012
- WHERE: Alabama A&M University’s James I. Dawson Bldg. 4900 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL
- Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Limited scholarships are also available.
For additional information or to register: Contact the Small Farms Research Center
(AAMU) at 256-372-4970.
TOPICS
- Production: Basic Steps in Starting a Farm
- Finance: Financing Your Farm from Start to Finish
- Marketing: Various Avenues to Market your Product
The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) is a network of farmers, consumers, and agriculture-related organizations, all committed to promoting sustainable agriculture in Alabama.