This Summer: Growing
Places for aspiring and start-up farmers Location: Vital Communities offices, White River Junction, VT Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm Dates: June 24, July 8, July 22, & August 5 Fess: $100-$135 Registration
Deadline: June 10; early discounts available
for registrations by May 31.
This four session course introduces new and aspiring farmers to
important topics, resources and services integral to getting their
farm started off right. Participants will learn about the
cornerstones of farm business development—goal setting and decision
making, accessing capital and financial management, exploring
markets, and learning about the resources and services available to
support beginning farmers.
The in-person classes are scheduled for Monday evenings from
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning June 24. The course fee
is $100 if received by May 31, and then $135 until
June 10. Course information and online
registration can be found at www.uvm.edu/newfarmer.
Click on "Classes"
then "Growing
Places." For questions and additional information, email [log in to unmask].
To request a disability-related accommodation to participate,
contact Jessie Schmidt at (802) 223-2389, ext. 203, or (866)
860-1382 (toll-free in Vermont) by June 10, 2013. Financial
assistance is available for qualified applicants.
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.
University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of
Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to
everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or familial status.
UVM Extension helps individuals and communities put
research-based knowledge to work.
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Jessie Schmidt
Coordinator for Community &
Agriculture Programs
UVM Extension
617 Comstock Road, Suite 5
Berlin, VT 05602-9194