Passing the Baton: Preparing Your Farm Operation for the Next Generation of Land Stewards
Monday, November 25, 2024 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Event
Join Michael Carter Jr. of Carter Farms and Africulture as we discuss who's got next on your farm. This will assist you and your family or loved ones to have this pertinent and necessary discussion this holiday season. We will look at strategies of engaging younger generations in having and sustaining interests in agricultural operations as well as establish plans for farm transitions, how to properly prepare for the inevitable as well as building on to and sustaining your farm legacy.
This will be an interactive virtual workshop, please come with your questions as we work together to ensure Virginia has a vibrant local agriculture scene into the future.
For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@vsu.edu.
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 at 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.
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