Whole Farm Planning

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
1PM-4PM

Barrier Island Center, 7295 Young Street, Machipongo, VA

This educational workshop is free and open to the public. Space is limited.

Whole Farm Planning puts beginning farmers in a good position to maintain or improve profitability while enhancing their sustainability. Whole Farm Planning helps beginning farmers define long-and short-term goals to help you achieve a better quality of life at home and in your community.

LEARN FROM

• VSU Small Farm Outreach Agents as they review the Whole Farm Planning manual

•Cooperative Extension Agents for the county who can connect you with local resources

• Farm Credit representatives with instruction on how you can develop a simple, one-page business plan

• USDA agency representatives who will share information about available services and resources for farmers

For information, contact Small Farm Agent Susan Cheek, (804) 720-5539 / scheek@vsu.edu or call the Small Farm Outreach Program Office at (804) 524-3292.

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If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office (smallfarm@vsu.edu) or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

^{Workshops support the USDA NIFA grant designed for “Outreach, Training, and Technical Assistance Project for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Beginning Farmers and Rancher in Virginia” Award Number 2017-70011-26861}