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Registration is now open for the Vermont New Farmer Project
farm business classes.
No matter what stage your farm business is in, the New Farmer
Project offers classes
to help you reach your full potential. Vermont New Farmer Project
courses are specifically designed to meet the needs of aspiring
and beginning farmers, including topics such as: goal
setting, business planning, marketing, and ag financial management.
Not sure which course is right for you? Contact us at
[log in to unmask] or call 802-223-2389 x203.
This October:
Growing
Places for aspiring and start-up farmers
Offered at three locations-- Morrisville, Berlin and Brattleboro--
this four session course introduces new farmers to important topics,
resources and services integral to getting their farm started off
right.
Early Registration deadline is September 21. Registration
is open through October 3. Growing Places is also offered as an
online course in January.
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate,
contact Beth Holtzman at (802) 223-2389, ext. 204, or (866) 860-1382
(toll-free in Vermont) by Sept. 21 for the fall offering and by
Dec.14 for the winter online class. Financial assistance is
available for qualified applicants.
Late Fall & Winter:
Taking
Stock, November, for farmers with 5 or more years in
business.
Building
a Sustainable Business December-January, for farmers
interested in developing a business plan.
Whole
Farm Planning for Beginning Women Farmers, January-June,
for women farmers interested in developing farm planning skills.
Introduction
to Ag Financial Management, February, for all farmers
seeking basic financial knowledge.