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Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's Farm Apprenticeship Program

http://www.mofga.org/Programs/FarmApprenticeships/tabid/502/Default.aspx

"Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's Farm Apprenticeship program connects people wanting to learn organic farming with experienced farmers willing to share their expertise. The typical arrangement involves an exchange of labor for room, board, a stipend, and informal, intensive training and experience in farming.

Sponsoring Organization:
MOFGA Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

FARM Farm Asset Reinvestment Management Guarantee

The Wisconsim Housing and Economic Development Authority Farm Asset Reinvestment Management guarantee (FARM) is a loan guarantee for agricultural producers who want to start, expand or modernize their operations.

Sponsoring Organization:
WHEDA Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Integrated Poultry, Livestock And Agroforestry Production And Training For New And Beginning Farmers And Ranchers

https://attra.ncat.org/uofa/

The Integrated Poultry, Livestock And Agroforestry Production And Training For New And Beginning Farmers And Ranchers program at the University of Arkansas has created a modular learning program that provides information on poultry, small livestock and agroforestry operations, as well as information on business development and farm safety.

Sponsoring Organization:
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science

Humane and Healthy Poultry Production A Manual for Organic Growers

http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/nofa_guides_set/

Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on:

Sponsoring Organization:
NOFA Northeast Organic Farming Association

Organic Seed Production and Saving The Wisdom of Plant Heritage

http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/nofa_guides_set/

Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on:

Sponsoring Organization:
NOFA Northeast Organic Farming Association

Organic Dairy Production

http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/nofa_guides_set/

Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on:

Sponsoring Organization:
NOFA Northeast Organic Farming Association

How to Direct Market your Beef

http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/How-to-Direct-Market-Your-Beef

"How to Direct Market Your Beef portrays how one couple used its family's ranch to launch a profitable, grass-based beef operation focused on direct market sales. From slaughtering to packaging, through labeling and advertising, Jan and Will Holder transform their real-life experiences to a compelling narrative rich with practical tips."

Sponsoring Organization:
SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

PLANT @ Breeze Farm Enterprise Incubator

http://www.orangecountyfarms.org/PLANTatBreeze.asp

"The PLANT Farm Enterprise Incubator seeks to revitalize agricultural activity in the Piedmont Region through training on small scale sustainable farming techniques.

Sponsoring Organization:
Orange County Farms

Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture

http://www.sare.org/publications/poultry.htm

"Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture' features farmer experiences plus the latest research in a guide to raising chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures. A Kentucky family nets between 90 cents and $1.50 per pound from Louisville customers for birds raised on pasture.

Sponsoring Organization:
SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

Profitable Pork: Strategies for Hog Producers

http://www.sare.org/publications/hogs.htm

"Farmers who want to successfully produce pork on a small scale can preserve their independence in the face of the consolidating hog industry. 'Profitable Pork: Alternative Strategies for Hog Producers' showcases examples of alternative ways to raise pork profitably.

Sponsoring Organization:
SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education