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- From: "Nan Johnson" <nan AT olemiss.edu>
- To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
- Subject: a market farming course?
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:16:51 -0800
It looks like I may be in the
position to help create a 3-4 month introductory "market farming
course with sustainable/organic ag methods emphasized" for adults
interested in earning some income part-time or even full-time, doing this type
of work on their own when they "graduate".........our project is located in the
Deep South USA.
Rather than reinvent the wheel,
I am wondering if there are some websites, groups, individuals, universities,
etc. that have:
1) already done this type of
thing;
2) would actually be willing to SHARE
the information;
This would NOT be a four year university type ag
program. Rather the idea emerges from a sustainable agriculture
grass-roots movement within a particular region with folks trying to do this
already, and now some decent, stable funding may come into the picture.
The adults qualifying for this program would
include those who need basic job skill training, as well as those who are eager
and ready to advance and want to explore this field (no pun intended) quite
intentionally and may even already have land and some growing experience but
need to notch up to the next level and/or learn the sustainabe/organic practices
and get certified, etc. Also, low literacy level is a big issue with some folks
who might attend.
Our state extension is supportive, but this is not
their area of expertise, frankly, nor are there other successful market farmers
in our immediate area.
Many thanks for whatever y'all point me to.
We already have a local person who will serve as coordinator, and will give 800%
to make it a success.
nan |
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a market farming course?,
Nan Johnson, 03/20/2002
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: a market farming course?, Chris Sawyer, 03/21/2002
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