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2012-2013
We are pleased to announce the 2012-2013 class dates and locations for the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings training program. By participating in Farm Beginnings, you will have the opportunity to develop goals that reflect your values, while also connecting with and learning from some of the area’s most innovative and successful farmers, local entrepreneurs and other beginning farmers. Two separate classes will convene—one in River Falls, Wis., and the other in Morris, Minn. The classes run from the end of October 2012 to March 2013, followed by the on-farm education component, including workshops and field days.
River Falls, WI
Location to be determined
Saturday, November 3, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 17, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 17, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 26, 2013, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Morris, MN
West Central Research and Outreach Center
Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The course includes:
- 43 Hours of seminar time, much of it with established farmers.
- Plus 12 on-farm education events including workshops, farm tours and field days on working farms, times and dates TBA.
- Course books, binders and other materials.
- Connection to a network of established sustainable farmers interested in helping you succeed.
Course Fee: $1,500 (Flexible payment plan and partial scholarships available).
Application Deadline (received by): Wednesday, August 1, 2012
For more information or application materials, visit www.farmbeginnings.org or contact:
Karen Benson/Land Stewardship Project
P.O. Box 130
Lewiston, MN 55952
Phone: 507-523-3366
E-mail: lspse@landstewardshipproject.org
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On-farm Education & Workshops
The 2011 on-farm educational component of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program has begun. During the next few months, LSP will be hosting two kinds of on-farm events: field days and farm tours.
Field days cover specific topics on a farm and are targeted at Farm Beginnings graduates. Members of the general public interested in farming (limited to 20 people) may attend for a $35 fee. Farm Beginnings participants and LSP members can participate in field days at no charge.
Farm tours are targeted at the general public and offer a more broad view of the host farm. LSP members and Farm Beginnings participants can attend farm tours at no charge; others will be charged $20 to cover expenses.
For a complete schedule of the 2011 Farm Beginnings on-farm events, click here.
 In addition to on-farm field days and farm tours, Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings program also offers a wide variety of winter workshops. These in-depth workshops are focused on a particular topic and are held from November to March. Winter Workshops are taught by established farmers and professionals from the sustainable agriculture community.
For more information regarding the winter workshops, please visit the Land Stewardship Project’s calendar of events or contact Parker Forsell at parker@landstewardshipproject.org.
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