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Application Deadline September 28th Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. The topics of equity and justice in the food systems are woven into the curriculum, including examples of realistic approaches within the scope of your business models. Guided by our commitment to social justice, our programming is led by farmers and mentors active in food, farming, or social justice. By empowering people with skills, knowledge, and access to resources, together we can build a more diverse, equitable food system that enriches the environment and creates a thriving food and farming community. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. Program Details  2022-2023 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training includes: (This is the previous class schedule, which will be updated once finalized for the upcoming year.) Winter  Course Schedule & Descriptions 2021-2022 (October – March) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) OGS Spring Conference (March) Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor 15 hours (February/ March – September) Production Training 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC Field Days with regional partner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm One-year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership

The Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region. This program will give you the space and time to work on your business while making connections that deepen your peer-to-peer support. Early bird discount: $100 off if you apply by September 1st, 2022.

The Organic Growers School is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking socially conscious, diverse, impact-driven individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The board of directors plays a critical role in the Organic Growers School. Members of the board are involved in program and policy oversight, financial management, strategic direction, and fundraising.   OGS is looking for energetic, passionate people to:  Build community networks  Act as change catalysts in the community  Serve as ambassadors for organic growing & OGS   If you believe in the value of organic growing and want to be part of OGS’s change agenda, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table!   Applications are due by October 10th.

Application Deadline September 28th Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. The topics of equity and justice in the food systems are woven into the curriculum, including examples of realistic approaches within the scope of your business models. Guided by our commitment to social justice, our programming is led by farmers and mentors active in food, farming, or social justice. By empowering people with skills, knowledge, and access to resources, together we can build a more diverse, equitable food system that enriches the environment and creates a thriving food and farming community. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. Program Details  2022-2023 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training includes: (This is the previous class schedule, which will be updated once finalized for the upcoming year.) Winter  Course Schedule & Descriptions 2021-2022 (October – March) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) OGS Spring Conference (March) Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor 15 hours (February/ March – September) Production Training 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC Field Days with regional partner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm One-year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership

The Organic Growers School is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking socially conscious, diverse, impact-driven individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The board of directors plays a critical role in the Organic Growers School. Members of the board are involved in program and policy oversight, financial management, strategic direction, and fundraising.   OGS is looking for energetic, passionate people to:  Build community networks  Act as change catalysts in the community  Serve as ambassadors for organic growing & OGS   If you believe in the value of organic growing and want to be part of OGS’s change agenda, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table!   Applications are due by October 10th.

Application Deadline September 28th Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. The topics of equity and justice in the food systems are woven into the curriculum, including examples of realistic approaches within the scope of your business models. Guided by our commitment to social justice, our programming is led by farmers and mentors active in food, farming, or social justice. By empowering people with skills, knowledge, and access to resources, together we can build a more diverse, equitable food system that enriches the environment and creates a thriving food and farming community. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. Program Details  2022-2023 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training includes: (This is the previous class schedule, which will be updated once finalized for the upcoming year.) Winter  Course Schedule & Descriptions 2021-2022 (October – March) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) OGS Spring Conference (March) Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor 15 hours (February/ March – September) Production Training 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC Field Days with regional partner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm One-year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership

The Organic Growers School is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking socially conscious, diverse, impact-driven individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The board of directors plays a critical role in the Organic Growers School. Members of the board are involved in program and policy oversight, financial management, strategic direction, and fundraising.   OGS is looking for energetic, passionate people to:  Build community networks  Act as change catalysts in the community  Serve as ambassadors for organic growing & OGS   If you believe in the value of organic growing and want to be part of OGS’s change agenda, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table!   Applications are due by October 10th.

Application Deadline September 28th Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. The topics of equity and justice in the food systems are woven into the curriculum, including examples of realistic approaches within the scope of your business models. Guided by our commitment to social justice, our programming is led by farmers and mentors active in food, farming, or social justice. By empowering people with skills, knowledge, and access to resources, together we can build a more diverse, equitable food system that enriches the environment and creates a thriving food and farming community. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. Program Details  2022-2023 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training includes: (This is the previous class schedule, which will be updated once finalized for the upcoming year.) Winter  Course Schedule & Descriptions 2021-2022 (October – March) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) OGS Spring Conference (March) Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor 15 hours (February/ March – September) Production Training 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC Field Days with regional partner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm One-year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership

The Organic Growers School is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking socially conscious, diverse, impact-driven individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The board of directors plays a critical role in the Organic Growers School. Members of the board are involved in program and policy oversight, financial management, strategic direction, and fundraising.   OGS is looking for energetic, passionate people to:  Build community networks  Act as change catalysts in the community  Serve as ambassadors for organic growing & OGS   If you believe in the value of organic growing and want to be part of OGS’s change agenda, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table!   Applications are due by October 10th.

Application Deadline September 28th Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings® is training the next generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. We support individuals in clarifying their goals and strengths, developing agricultural skills, and growing profitable, equitable, and ecologically sound farm businesses. We use a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, mentoring, and an extensive farmer network. The topics of equity and justice in the food systems are woven into the curriculum, including examples of realistic approaches within the scope of your business models. Guided by our commitment to social justice, our programming is led by farmers and mentors active in food, farming, or social justice. By empowering people with skills, knowledge, and access to resources, together we can build a more diverse, equitable food system that enriches the environment and creates a thriving food and farming community. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. Program Details  2022-2023 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training includes: (This is the previous class schedule, which will be updated once finalized for the upcoming year.) Winter  Course Schedule & Descriptions 2021-2022 (October – March) ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) OGS Spring Conference (March) Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor 15 hours (February/ March – September) Production Training 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC Field Days with regional partner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm One-year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership

The Organic Growers School is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking socially conscious, diverse, impact-driven individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The board of directors plays a critical role in the Organic Growers School. Members of the board are involved in program and policy oversight, financial management, strategic direction, and fundraising.   OGS is looking for energetic, passionate people to:  Build community networks  Act as change catalysts in the community  Serve as ambassadors for organic growing & OGS   If you believe in the value of organic growing and want to be part of OGS’s change agenda, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table!   Applications are due by October 10th.