Southwest Region

Holistic Management International offers introductory and advanced courses in Holistic Management practices. Training includes on-farm, on-ranch, and classroom courses, plus hands-on activities and experiential learning. Workshops are conducted for beginning and experienced farmers.

"The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas A&M University-Commerce will join forces with Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Hopkins County Professional Agricultural Workers to provide timely and relevant training to Hispanic farm workers and part-time farmers and ranchers who are interested in expanding their involvement in far

Grassroots advocacy for sustainable agriculture that informs farmers and others about resource conservation issues and local food systems. Provides public education on agriculture and its impact on the environment, and political advocacy to support small-scale farmers. Produces Local Food Guides, newsletters, and other publications.

Educational programs held at this nonprofit demonstration farm for sustainable agriculture include "farm tours and demonstrations; retreats and customized farmstays; short and long term experiential learning opportunities; classes and apprenticeships in sustainable soil fertility, gardening, food preparation, and animal husbandry."

Provides practical information on least-toxic, sustainable, and environmentally sound pest control methods, and designing integrated pest management programs in both urban and agricultural settings. Offers EcoWise Online IPM Certification Course and Classroom IPM Training Curriculum.

Raft Swamp Farm is a sustainable farm incubator program offering hands-on training in organic production, sustainable farming methods, on-farm alternative energy practices, and farm business management.

"Colorado Cattlemen's Association Kirk Hanna Cattlemen’s Leadership College has two leadership programs in which young producers can enroll. Both programs have similar missions, but each has different programmatic goals.

"The purpose of the Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley (BFBLNV) program is to reach and provide expanded marketing opportunities, assistance, and training to beginning farmers and ranchers, including those that are socially disadvantaged.

"The program will focus on sustainable culturally-appropriate hands-on or experiential learning for native Hawaiian farm families to develop a farm business plan and implement this plan."

"Our mission is to build family farming and conserve farmland in California by linking aspiring and retiring farmers; and promoting techniques and disseminating information that facilitate intergenerational farm transitions."