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SUMMARY:Farm Dreams Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore Whether Farming Is the Right Path at the Farm Dreams workshop\nOrganic Growers School will offer its Farm Dreams workshop online on September 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.\, giving aspiring farmers an opportunity to explore what it takes to turn an interest in agriculture into a realistic farming plan. \nFarm Dreams workshop is an entry-level program for people considering starting a small farm but who may not yet know what type of operation they want to build\, what training they need\, or what resources they already have. \nRather than assuming participants are ready to launch a farm business\, the workshop encourages them to examine whether farming fits their skills\, goals\, and desired lifestyle. \n\n\nAssess Skills\, Resources and Intentions\nParticipants will assess their existing resources\, skills\, and farming intentions while beginning to develop an educational plan for their agricultural goals. \nFarm Dreams workshop also introduces participants to sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina and to regional training programs and support networks that can help them continue learning. Experienced North Carolina farmers will participate\, giving prospective producers a chance to hear from people already operating farms. \nThat can be valuable for people who have enthusiasm for farming but limited experience with the business and lifestyle realities that come with agricultural production. \nQuestions about land\, equipment\, production knowledge\, business planning\, and markets can quickly become important when someone moves from gardening or agricultural employment toward operating an independent farm. \nA Starting Point in Farmer Education\nOrganic Growers School offers farmer education for people at several stages of their agricultural careers. Farm Dreams serves as an early step for those still exploring farming\, while programs such as Farm Beginnings and Journeyperson provide more intensive training for people farther along in their farming careers. \nThe September 29 session is online\, making it accessible to prospective farmers throughout the Appalachian Highlands without requiring travel to Western North Carolina. \nFarm Dreams workshop Participants can use the workshop to identify gaps in their experience\, consider the resources they will need\, and establish practical next steps before making major financial or land commitments. \nOrganic Growers School describes the Farm Dreams workshop as practical\, common-sense training designed to help prospective farmers better understand both the challenges and possibilities of starting a farm. The organization offers registration online. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/farm-dreams/
LOCATION:Online / Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:chris@organicgrowersschool.org
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