To: michael AT fingerlakespermaculture.org, fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: Whole Farm Planning For Beginning Women Farmers
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:55:30 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Michael, I have purchased a 5.1 acre farm, in Leesburg FL, I want to plan my farm with the permaculture charts and cycles. Can you point me in the direction of a learning facility in Florida or a resource center such as the one below.
Thank You,
Barbara
From: Michael Burns <michael AT fingerlakespermaculture.org> To: fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org Sent: Fri, September 17, 2010 11:25:08 AM Subject: Whole Farm Planning For Beginning Women Farmers
Quick! Answer these four questions:
Do you wear muddy boots more than you wear high heels?
Do you believe women farmers learn more effectively from each other?
Would you like to learn from other women farmers?
Have you been farming less than 10 years?
If you answered “yes” to at least three of the above questions, you have a chance to join other farming women for support and camaraderie learning about whole farm planning. Through funds from a USDA grant, beginning women farmers in NY can learn more
about whole farm planning in a program developed specifically for women. It costs nothing but your time and interest.
This program includes: One-on-One Mentorships On-Farm Field Visits Business & Financial Planning Training Network of Women Farmers
Classes will be scheduled beginning early November 2010 and continuing through Spring 2011 with farm visits during the growing season of 2011. Commitment to attend all sessions is expected. Exact training locations and dates to be determined.
Topics include: 1. Introduction to Whole Farm Planning; Creating a Values-based Farm Mission; Improved Decision Making Process 2. Increasing Farm Profitability (Gross Profit Analysis; Enterprise Analysis) 3. Creating a Farm Financial Plan 4. Business Planning Basics 5. Creating a Marketing Plan 6. Soil Fertility Basics; Examining Enterprise Environmental Impact 7. Time Management 8. Land
and Infrastructure Planning 9. Leadership and Communication Skills 10. Improving Soil Health with Livestock, Cover Crops, and Rotations
Sound good? If you are interested in learning more or applying for this program, please contact Phil Metzger at 607-334-3231, x4 or phil.metzger AT ny.usda.gov
Application deadline is September 30, 2010!
** Want to be a farmer mentor in this program?** If so, please contact Phil for more information and to apply.
The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute offers workshops, apprenticeships, and permaculture design certificate classes. http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org
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