March 29, 2024

Purdue Extension hosts Beginning Farmer Workshop

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Workshop seeks to address the realities and challenges of starting a farm.

The multiple-session workshop will guide participants in defining goals for their farm business, create a practical plan to reach those goals, assess current farm assets and outline farm management best practices.

Jonathan Ferris, county Extension director in Wayne County and series organizer, encourages those in the beginning stages of producing an agriculture product and those still in the early stages of their agricultural career to consider attending.

“Don’t let the name fool you — this is not just for brand-new farmers, rather the target audience is anyone with 10 years or less experience in production agriculture,” Ferris said.

In addition to Ferris, the following Purdue representatives will speak during the series:

• Tamara Benjamin, assistant program leader diversified farming and food systems.

• Laurynn Thieme, Extension agriculture and natural resources educator, Delaware County.

• Beth Vansickle, Extension agriculture and natural resources educator, Madison County.

The series will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31 to April 28, at Ivy Tech Community College, 717 W. 21st St., Connersville.

Cost is $65. Register by March 24 by calling 765-973-9281.