Field Notes by AG Choice, Ep 103: Guiding Families Through Transition With John Black
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number LNE21-417. In a three part series we are highlight farm transition planning. John Black joins us for the first episode. He shares tips to guide families through a farm transition.
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Apply for Funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Reimbursement Program
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