Farmer and Rancher Mentoring
NOTE: As a result of paused funding, this program and its services are paused until further notice.
GROWING FARMERS IN THE HEART OF APPALACHIA
The Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) program is the region's first on-farm internship opportunity for beginning farmers. Since 2017, ASD as worked with local farmer mentors to provide unmatched hands on education to interns pursing a career in agriculture production.
What is Farmer and Rancher Mentoring?
200 Hours of Hands On Learning
Beginning farmer interns will work closely with their mentors on-farm for a minimum of 200 hours. Interns and Mentors will log their time and submit to the Producer Pathway Manager, Michael Klarman.
Submit Your Blogs from the FARM
FARM Interns are required to submit at least 2 blogs during their time on the farm. This is a great tool for tracking their progress as well as sharing their experience with others.
Create your own Roadmap for Learning
Mentors and Interns work together to develop individualized learning goals intended to inform lessons learned on the farm. These written goals serve as a road map to guide them through the growing season.
Contact the Program Manager
Michael Klarman, Producer Pathway Manager
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