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2021 CAFF Beginning Farmer Classes

by Lizzy Herrera - January 12, 2021

Learn the fundamentals of farming! Network with other new farmers and discover resources available to help you succeed in the 2021 beginning farmer classes hosted by the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food!

 

 

Classes in 2021 are virtual on Zoom unless otherwise indicated. Register for as many classes as you like, each course is offered independently. Classes listed as location TBD will be on-farm, with limited registrations, if COVID-19 restrictions at the time allow. 

Each class costs $10 

Register and Pay at: https://farmandfoodsystem.uark.edu/payments/

See schedule below or download the 2021 Beginning Farmer Classes Flyer

Date Time Location Session
1/14/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Planning Your Sustainable Farm Business
1/19/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Soil Health
1/21/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Sustainable Crop Production I: Nutrient and Water Management
1/26/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Recordkeeping Systems: Production & Business
1/28/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Farm finances: Bookkeeping/Income & Expense Tracking/Cash Flow
2/2/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Sustainable Crop Production II: Managing Insects, Weeds and Disease Pests
2/4/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Sustainable Crop Production III: Crop Planning and Rotations 
2/9/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Postharvest Handling and Food Safety
2/11/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Markets and Marketing
2/16/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Access to Land
2/18/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Access to Credit: FORGE. Farm Credit, FSA, Building Credit
2/22/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Food Justice: Equity and Inclusion
2/25/21 6-8:30 PM ZOOM Communication Skills and Techniques
4/16/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD Regernerative Agriculture + Farm Tour
5/13/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD Farmscaping, Native Plants and Pollinators + Farm Tour
7/18/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD Season Extension Part 1: Farm School Tour
8/15/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD TBD & Farm Tour
9/19/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD When To Hire A Lawyer + Farm Tour
10/17/21 1:30-5:00 PM TBD Season Extension Part II: Farm School Farm 
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