The University of Minnesota Extension's Small Farms Startup School is searching for mentors to help their students after the 8-week course ends in December.
Mentorship networks are crucial to help new, emerging, or expanding producers. Learn more about the Small Farms Startup School at https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/small-farm-startup-school#:~:text=The%20small%20farm%20start-up,farm%20or%20buying%20an%20acreage.. Mentor signup is now through Nov 1.
If you are interested in participating, sign up by answering a survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEpYFFcQxPGg5dGGa8QS8bm-S6hYQN-OMgH9v3GGRlIrGCIw/viewform to help match your skills and experiences to potential mentees.
For more information about either the School or becoming a mentor, contact Claire LaCanne in Rice and Steele county Extension offices, MFMA/SMIF Maeve Mallozi-Kelly in Southeastern Minnesota, or Lori Cox-Carver at Roots Return Heritage Farm LLC in Carver County.
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