USDA and SARE programs for beginning farmers 3.21.18

Michigan State University Extension Beginning Farmer Webinar Series  March 21, 2018  "Getting started with USDA and SARE programs for beginning farmers"  Presenters:  Jenifer Silveri, MIFFS and Dean Baas, MSU Extension  74 minutes

Explore programs intended to assist farmers with financial support.  Jennifer Silveri from the Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers through the  US Department of Agriculture.  Dean Baas will cover the farmer/rancher grant program offered by SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) and offer grant writing tips.