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Saturday, January 18 • 10:30am - 11:20am
New Farmer Coaching

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New Farmer Coaching
(for farms in business less than 10 years)
Are you a new or aspiring farmer looking for land, capital, skill development, or business planning advice? Or, have you been farming for a few years and are now considering diversifying, expanding or reaching new markets? Attend a one-on-one coaching
session with a Vermont New Farmer Project consultant to identify steps you can take to meet your priorities. New farmers may also request a feedback session on their draft written business plans. Space is limited; please visit http://tinyurl.com/VTGrazingCoach to sign up.

The VT New Farmer Project is a collaboration between UVM Extension, NOFA-VT, the Intervale
Center, Vital Communities, RAFFL, & AALV, with funding from the USDA Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Program.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Holtzman

Beth Holtzman

Coordinator, UVM Extension - New Farmer Project/ VT SARE
Beth is outreach and education coordinator for the New Farmer Project and for the Women's Agricultural Network. She has been conducting sustainable agriculture outreach and education since 1992 for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Her background includes public relations, marketing... Read More →
avatar for Jessie Schmidt

Jessie Schmidt

Program Coordinator, UVM Extension New Farmer Project
Jessie offers program support for the VT New Farmer Project and the Women's Ag Network at UVM Extension. She spent most of her youth dreaming of becoming a farmer and all of her adult life supporting the efforts of farmers. Jessie managed the Capital City Farmers Market in Montpelier... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2014 10:30am - 11:20am EST
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  New Farmer Coaching