Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes

Description

UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training:

Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm.

Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production

In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation)

Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm.

Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2.

Cost for Part 1: $25

Cost for Part 2: $75

*Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two.

For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.

Participation Details

Contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546 to register with a credit card or register by mail using the attached form with a check made payable to Carroll County Extension.

Accessibility and Accommodation

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, reach out using the contact information provided on this page, at least three weeks prior to the program date.