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    Penn State Extension Programs for New Farmers

    From Jodi Torock, Extension Educator:

    Here are our new course listings for 2012. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (610-746-1970; jlt272@psu.edu).

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    Calling New or Diversifying Farmers – Penn State Programs for New Farmers – “Start Farming”

    Bringing courses, workshops, and expert assistance to new and aspiring farmers.

    Are you a new or aspiring farmer? Penn State Extension offers classes, workshops, demonstrations and information for: Farm Dreamers, New Farmers and Diversifying Farmers. LEARN PRODUCTION, MARKETING, AND BUSINESS PLANNING. Whether you are dreaming of starting a small farm operation, in the first few years of production or revising your farming techniques, Penn State’s beginning farmer and rancher program offers tools and techniques to help your farm succeed – START FARMING!

    Join us this winter/spring. For courses in Beekeeping, Exploring the Small Farm Dream, Grazing, Poultry, Potato production and Soils. Info on the web: http://extension.psu.edu/start-farming/courses

    Aspiring Farmers:

    · Exploring the Small Farm Dream
    March 1- 22, 2012 in Honesdale, PA
    April 4- 25, 2012 in Allentown, PA
    April 11- 2, 2012 in Doylestown, PA

    · Living on a Few Acres
    March 12-April 23, 2012 in Collegeville, PA
    March 13 -April 24, 2012 in Allentown, PA
    March 15 -April 26, 2012 in Doylestown, PA

    · Breaking the Barriers – Land, Capital and Equipment
    April 21, 2012 in West Chester, PA

    Beginning Farmers with less than 10 years experience:

    · ABCs of Beekeeping January 19, 26, February 2, and 9, 2012 in Doylestown, PA
    · Introduction to Soils February 8, 15, and 29, 2012 in Leesport, PA
    · Potato Production for New Farmers February 16, 2012 in Allentown, PA
    · Small-Scale Poultry February 29, March 7, 14, and 21, 2012 in Center Valley, PA
    · Grazing School March 1, 8, and 15, 2012 in Leesport, PA
    · Pasture Management March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2012 in Doylestown, PA
    · Food for Profit March 15, 2012 in Bethlehem, PA
    · Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, and September 15, 2012 in Allentown, PA

    Jodi Torock
    Extension Educator, Start Farming
    Penn State Extension, Northampton County
    14 Gracedale Avenue
    Nazareth, PA 18064
    610-746-1970
    fax – 610-746-1973

    On the web: extension.psu.edu/start-farming