Grant Writing for Small-Scale Farmers
January 10th 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Zoom Event
Build confidence in applying for grants by joining farmer Anita Roberson of Botanical Bites & Provisional, LLC, as she shares basic grant writing information. Anita will speak about what is needed to assist farmers in receiving multiple grant awards. She will share information on planning, developing budgets and understanding grant scoring criteria. She will also share some unique tips and talk about her experience as a grant reviewer.
Small Farm Orientation
January 16th 9:00am- 11:00am
Zoom Event
This two-hour Zoom course is for new farmers with zero to five years of experience operating a farm. Ben Dukes, regional program assistant for the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program, will walk attendees through the process of how to develop a productive and profitable farm. Participants will receive a Small Farm Orientation manual.
What Is Heirs Property 101
January 17th 9:00am- 1:00pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion
What is Heirs Property 101? Estate planning, land transition, land access and land succession. This is a Train-the-Trainer session for extension staff who are working with landowners. This training will equip extension staff with the tools to provide education, training and outreach to underprivileged producers and landowners to improve their understanding of Heirs Property at the community level.
Farm Equipment Safety & Maintenance Basics
January 18th 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Southwest VA Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Whether you are an expert in farm equipment or not, it is important to note that machinery is one of the top causes of fatal agriculture-related injuries! Most accidents occur due to distracted, overtired, or unprepared operators. Farm equipment safety starts with you! The main goal of this workshop is to emphasize the importance of the basic safety precautions to take while operating farm equipment.
Filing Farm Taxes
February 20th 9:00am- 3:00pm
Markers Market, 100 W Danville Street, South Hill, VA
Lunch will be served.
Even if you hire an accountant to assist with filing your farm taxes, there is important information that you need to know as a farmer. This workshop will cover many important topics, including new tax laws and changes, completing Schedule F., and record keeping