Specialty Crop Beginning Farmer Workshop
PA Farm Link is sponsoring this workshop designed to help Specialty Crop Beginning Farmers succeed in their farming endeavors. By attending this workshop, beginning farmers can learn of resources in their communities to help them with their farm operation plans as well as network with other farmers in their area.
Tentative Agenda for the program:
Business and Market Planning Resources
Proper Lease Documents and Leasing Options, Mr. Sean High, PSU Ag Law
Land Options Through PA Farm Link Database
Financial Resource Information for Beginning Farmers
Insurance Needs of Farmers Producing and Selling Food Grade Crops
Accounting and Record-keeping Tools
Crop Insurance, A Risk Management Tool
Conservation and NRCS Cost Share Program
FSA, What Programs are Available