Growing Agripreneurs is designed for beginning farmers interested in gaining theoretical and practical knowledge through classes, skills building sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
Over the course of a season, students will be exposed to all aspects of sustainable, small-scale farming including production of annuals, perennials, grains and cover crop. Participants will gain extensive field experience at OSU Extension’s Franklin Teaching Farm, as well as visit other farming operations. Classroom sessions will cover a wide range of in-depth topics including cover-cropping, irrigation, compost and pest management.
Individuals interested in pursuing a farming career will have the opportunity to experience a full farming season and receive direct consultation on their own projects. Series runs from April to October.
Brochure:http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/sites/default/files/growingagripreneurs2013.pdf
Pre-registration is required. Scholarships may be available. For more information, contact Shaina Bronstein at (541) 776-7371 ext. 208 or Shaina.Bronstein@oregonstate.edu. Register on-line or at (541) 776-7371.
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