Growing Good Farmers, Growing Good Food: A Comprehensive Training Program For Ohio`s Organic and Sustainable Beginning Farmers

The goal of the proposed work is to increase the number of successful beginning farmers who operate economically viable farms and utilize organic and sustainable production practices.Objectives include:Create skill-building, educational, and networking opportunities for aspiring farmers.Support those who have already begun farming on their own operations to achieve production and business success through education, technical support, and mentoring.Address the land access needs of beginning farmers with innovative tools and new partnerships.