This is what people really need when they’re thinking about what they might want to do, in the dirt. We’re very lucky to have these sorts of opportunities in our community.
Agricultural Work Experience
Creating Opportunities for Agricultural Work Experience
A Workshop for Farmers, Ranchers, Aspiring Farmers & Students
Focus of this FREE workshop:
- Opportunities for Internships, Apprenticeships and Mentorships
- Sonoma County’s “Beginning Farmers” program
- Discussion of the needs of farmers and ranchers for a skilled workforce
- Discussion about increasing the opportunities for people interested in growing local food
When and Where: Thursday, June 23, 3-5 pm at the University of California Cooperative Extension office, 133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109, Santa Rosa, CA
Speakers:
Stephanie Larson, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE)
Marisa Alcorta, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Molly Bloom, California FarmLink
Deborah Walton, Canvas Ranch
Linda Peterson, Community Alliance with Family Farmers consultant (CAFF)
Register at http://ucanr.org/agworkexperience
Contact: Lisa Bell, 707-565-2050, lkbell@ucdavis.edu
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