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This will be an opportunity for farmers to share what technical assistance and education is needed to be successful, as well as their perspective on emerging issues across the food and agriculture system. A brief presentation from U.P. farmers on programs that have helped them will also be included in the virtual session.
Register online at http://bit.ly/uplisteningsession before the start of the event.
The goal of the event, according to Michigan Food & Farming Systems Director of Field Operations Jennifer Silveri, is to build and strengthen relationships as well as share resources and identify emerging issues that can be addressed together in support of a vibrant and resilient local food system. “Listening sessions play a vital role in driving the work that MIFFS does, but more importantly, they help to connect farmers to each other, educators, and support that strengthens community and economic development,” said Silveri. “There is tremendous power t
Dec 24, 2020
MARQUETTE The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in Chatham is accepting applications for its 2021 Farm Business Incubator program. The FBI is a launching point for beginning farmers interested in starting their own business.
This program lowers barriers to entry for beginning farmers by providing access to organically managed land, hoop house space, farm equipment, tools, cold storage, and wash/pack facilities in exchange for a small program fee and four hours of volunteer work each week to support the overall program. Affordable on-site housing is also available. UPREC staff and MSU Extension educators provide mentorship on business planning, marketing avenues, and farm management. Contact Allison Stawara, UPREC North Farm coordinator at 906-439-5058 or stawaraa@msu.edu for more information.
Dec 21, 2020
LANSING The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (UPREC) in Chatham, MI is accepting applications for its 2021 Farm Business Incubator (FBI) program. The FBI is a launching point for beginning farmers interested in starting their own business. This program lowers barriers to entry for beginning farmers by providing access to organically managed land, hoop house space, farm equipment, tools, cold storage, and wash/pack facilities in exchange for a small program fee and four hours of volunteer work each week to support the overall program. Affordable on-site housing is also available. UPREC staff and MSU Extension educators provide mentorship on business planning, marketing avenues, and farm management.
The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center
CHATHAM The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (UPREC) in Chatham, MI is accepting applications for its 2021 Farm Business Incubator (FBI) program. The FBI is a launching point for beginning farmers interested in starting their own business. This program lowers barriers to entry for beginning farmers by providing access to organically managed land, hoop house space, farm equipment, tools, cold storage, and wash/pack facilities in exchange for a small program fee and four hours of volunteer work each week to support the overall program. Affordable on-site housing is also available. UPREC staff and MSU Extension educators provide mentorship on business planning, marketing avenues, and farm management. A feature article on the program for re-publication can be found here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the apprentice farmer program growing farmers in the upper peninsula. Co