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Countryside Conservancy

http://www.cvcountryside.org/index.php

The Countryside Conservancy was established in 1999 as a cooperating partner of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to rehabilitate and revitalize the old farms still surviving within park boundaries. Since then, they have expanded to include a variety activities to establish and maintain local food systems.

Sponsoring Organization:

Countryside Conservancy

BFTP Beginner Farmer Training Program

http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/component/content/article/84-beginner-farmer-tr...

Future Harvest CASA initiated its Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) in 2012, in partnership with Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (MARC). The program is focused on training Chesapeake-region farmers on managing a sustainable family farm operation. There are currently 10 trainees in the program for 2012.

Sponsoring Organization:

Future Harvest - Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture

EDEN Extension Disaster Education Network

http://eden.lsu.edu/Pages/default.aspx

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) links Extension educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters. From food safety to field safety, from physical to psychological, and from government to community development, EDEN has resources you can use.

Sponsoring Organization:

NIFA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

eXtension.org

Farm Family Stress and Depression: A Checklist and Guide for Making Referrals

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/drought/checklist.html

The last few years have been difficult for farm families. Many are experiencing financial and emotional stress as a result. There are several signs or symptoms when a farm family may be in need of help.

Sponsoring Organization:

Colorado State University Extension

General Partnership Worksheet for Agricultural Producers

http://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins/Bulletin/PDF/E2119A.pdf

This is a workbook to help agricultural producers who plan to engage in a business partnership or other business relationship establish a good contract and working relationship. The finished workbook can be taken to an attorney or other professional who can help the producers finalize the agreement.

Sponsoring Organization:

Michigan State University Extension

Marketing Information Toolshed

http://www.uvm.edu/newfarmer/?Page=marketing/index.html&SM=marketing/sub-menu.ht...

This section of Vermont New Farmer Project website contains articles, fact sheets and other resources that will help you build your marketing skills and know-how.

Sponsoring Organization:

University of Vermont Extension

LAD Vermont Agriculture Land Access Database

http://www.uvm.edu/newfarmer/?Page=vermont-lad/index.html&SM=vermont-lad/sub-men...

The Vermont Agriculture Land Access Database, otherwise known as the Vermont LAD. If you are a farmer or aspiring farmer who is looking for land, farms, or farm employment opportunities, LAD can be one of the many tools you can use to aid in your search.

Sponsoring Organization:

University of Vermont Extension

Northeast SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education