GREENFIELD — Purdue Extension Hancock County is offering a Beginner Farmer Workshop series in the new year.
The series is designed to help enhance and improve management practices and guide people on how to start a farm and where to get help.
The series, which runs Jan. 13-March 8, addresses the realities of starting a farm, farming assets, defining realistic goals and creating plans to achieve goals. Outside the weekly workshop sessions, participants will complete individual work to give a clear perspective on planning farm projects and moving forward with confidence. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Purdue Extension educators on a range of topics including asset mapping, goal setting, finding resources, and more.
The workshop includes eight sessions held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings starting Jan. 13. Pre-registration is required with payment by Jan. 3; cost is $75.
To learn more about the program, including registration and refund policies, visit https://cvent.me/284l4G
Funds are available to support participation for free. Contact Amy Thompson, [email protected] for registration information or call 812-369-3243. Thompson can also help with special accommodations for the event or general questions.
Priority for the fee waiver is being given to historically underserved audiences (people of color, limited economic resources, and/or military veterans). A limited number of fee waivers are available, so register as soon as possible to take advantage of this opportunity.
