Beginning Latino Farmer Workshops

January 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Lyons, Nebraska -The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a 10 week series of beginning farmer workshops as part of their Beginning Latino Farmer Program. Workshops are designed for those in the Latino community who are interested in starting their own farm or ranch.

The series of 10 workshops will be held Sunday afternoons beginning February 16 and ending April 27. This is the third installment of the Latino Farmer Workshops, which are being brought to Columbus after having taken place in Lexington in the spring and fall of 2013.

Workshops are free and open to the public, and will be taught in Spanish. Attendees will build their capacity for agricultural success, learning business management, financial literacy, and leadership tools.  Expert speakers will present on topics such as producer associations and marketing. At the end of the series, attendees will have the opportunity to visit specific area farms, participating in more hands-on workshops, to learn more about direct-marketing and crop and animal handling.

“The goal of the program is to help aspiring and beginning Latino farmers become viable producers and be connected to the resources necessary to be successful,” said Erin Frank with the Center for Rural Affairs. “One of the most important resources can be the Farm Service Agency. We always bring someone in from FSA to discuss their loan programs, especially their new microloan program, which is built for beginning and alternative farmers.”

What:  Beginning Latino Farmer Program
When and Where:
Start date:  Sunday, February 16th
Workshops run every Sunday (10 in total) through April 27th
No class will be held on April 20 in observance of  Easter Sunday
Time:  4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Centro Hispano Comunitario (located in the Family Resource Center)
3020 18th Street, Ste. 7, Columbus, NE 68601

 

Potential attendees should contact Erin Frank at erinf@cfra.org or (402) 822-0066 to receive a detailed itinerary and to sign up.

 

Potential attendees should contact Erin Frank at erinf@cfra.org or (402) 822-0066 to receive a detailed itinerary and to sign up.

 

 

 

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