Next Generation
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Luke Gran Nxt Gen Coordinator (515) 232.5661 ext. 308 |
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Designed to help beginning farmer PFI members thrive and farm families transition their operation to the next generation. Our programs:
Facilitate farmer communication with online events like our "Farminar" Series and in-person workshops, field days and the annual Next Generation Retreat.
Provide access to a diverse farm network
Match on-farm mentors and apprentices
Focus entreprenuer vision, values, mission, goals and objectives
Strengthen beginning farmer business, marketing, and production planning.
Help acquire land - linking landowners with beginning farmers
Provide Savings Match to build capital for beginning farmers with "Savings Incentive Program" (Forthcoming 2010)
Subsidize consultations with the Beginning Farmer Center
Support the future generation - we sponsor and organize an overnight youth summer camp (ages 7-12)
Supply curricula for sustainable ag education for elementary and high school students
This program has benefited from funds and support provided by:
The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Wallace Genetic Foundation
And individual donors of Practical Farmers of Iowa www.practicalfarmers.org/donate