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Virginia Whole Farm Planning Opportunities

• Several Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition teams are implementing Whole Farm Planning programs for beginning farmers/ranchers staring in spring of 2012.  Click here for details.

Click here to learn more about Virginia Whole Farm Planning

Mentoring Opportunities

Looking for more information on farm jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and other types of work-learning opportunities,                  Click Here to access our blog, Virginia Beginning Farmer Connections~

Click here for more info on Mentoring & The Farm Mentor Network

Other Beginning Farmer Opportunities  

• We are hosting a Beginning Farmer Social just outside of Radford, VA on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 6pm until 8pm.  Click here for details & directions.  
• 2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant Applications are NOW BEING ACCEPTED April 9, 2012, USDA Office of Communications.  Now through May 21, 2012.  The Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) offers grants to help improve and expand domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agri-tourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Agricultural cooperatives, producer networks, producer associations, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers’ market authorities and Tribal governments are among those eligible to apply.
• USDA Announces Greater Flexibility and Additional Tools for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers                WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today announced today a new rule that expands loan opportunities for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, while also establishing a new Land Contract Guarantee Program.
• Click Here to watch a YouTube video of a compilation of episodes of America's Heartland featuring Beginning Farmers & Rancher from all across the US, including Robert Mills from Callands, VA.  
• ACE Farmworker Grant Information and E-mail from Dr. Kim Niewolny
• Read a Beginning Farmer Success Story from Farm Credit of the Virginias': Adam Musick Plays a Unique Tune in Southwest Virginia
• Check out Flavor Magazine's Young Farmer's Issue.  The issue highlights 20 Beginning Farmer Stories, featuring 29 local farmers under the age of 40 working in the Capital Foodshed (D.C. area).15 of these 20 farms are located in Virginia!

Coalition Member Events

Looking for more info?  Have questions about dates, locations, venues? Feel free to contact Kelli Scott with any questions about the Opportunities and Events posted on this page.