CHEERS! ...
YOUNG LEADERS ...
ASA, Corteva Agriscience announce 38th Young Leader Class
Recipients met virtually with industry leaders, will continue with in-person training sessions
HONOR ...
FarmStart program nationally recognized
Recognized as best practice in serving young, beginning, and small farmers by FCA board chairman
UPCOMING CLASS ...
Online farming in Maine course starts March 29
The class meets from 5:30–7:30 p.m. twice per week through April 22
PLANNING TOOLS ...
NY FarmNet, Hudson Valley Farmlink Network collaborate
Wide range of services, consultations available to New York farmers at no cost
UPCOMING WEBINARS ...
USDA offering two webinars in March for beginning farmers
Webinars will cover beginning farmer resources, eligibility requirements for programs
UPCOMING SERIES ...
Starting a Livestock Farm Workshop Series
Beginning farmer educational series to be held via Zoom beginning 7:00-8:30 pm Wed., February 24
FARM FEATURE ...
Young dairy farmer balances unpredictability with future promise
"You have to say positive," Josh Sauter says. "Leave what you can at the dairy."
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ...
AFBF honors Young Farmer & Rancher competition winners
Members of the AFBF YF&R Committee also elected a new executive team
LAND ACCESS ...