Beginning Farmer Mentor Information Session in Virginia (Free)
Farm Mentor Information Session:
The Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project is offering a FREE information session for established farmers (mentors). This session will provide you with more information to determine if you and your farm are a good fit for the Farm Mentor Network.
The session will take place prior to the VCE sponsored program,
Local Food Systems: Preparing for Direct Sales
1:30pm – 4:30pm
What are the Advantages of Being a Mentor?
Encourage the New Generation of Farmers
New Energy/New Ideas on your farm
Pass on Knowledge of Agriculture Lifestyle to Newcomers
Provide leadership in our Community
Ideas for Mentoring:
Farm Tours
One-to-one Assistance
On-farm Social Gatherings with Other Farmers
And much more…
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