Greetings,
Please help me get the word out about OEFFA's Begin Farming Program
<http://policy.oeffa.org/content_item/beginfarming>. We are excited to
continue this important work that many of you are already doing with
beginning farmers in Ohio's surrounding states. Note that these
opportunities are not limited to Ohio residents.
Please feel free to share the following opportunities with your networks
as you see fit.
_*Begin Farming Apprenticeship*__*Program*__**_
* Up to nine apprentices will work on one of two central Ohio
certified organic vegetable farms (paid position!)
* Offers personalized on and off-farm educational programs in addition
to the apprenticeship
* Applications currently open for the 2017 season until *December 16,
2016*
* Learn more about qualifications and apply online here.
<http://policy.oeffa.org/apprentice>
_*Full Scholarships for the OEFFA Conference*_
* Eligible early career farmers looking for workshops to help improve
their current operations will benefit from this educational
opportunity to attend the OEFFA Conference
<http://www.oeffa.org/conference2017.php>/Growing Today,
Transforming Tomorrow <http://www.oeffa.org/conference2017.php>,
February 9-11 in Dayton, Ohio/.
* The event will feature a workshop track devoted to beginning
farming, in-depth pre-conference sessions, keynote speakers, local
meals, and more.
* Applications are due by *December 16, 2016* and awardees will be
notified by January 12.
* Apply here! <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFScholarships2017>
_*Join OEFFA's Next Farm Team on Facebook!
*_
* Friendly, inclusive forum for beginning farmers (and experienced
farmers willing to offer advice!) to network, ask questions, and
share ideas, resources, events, and photos.
* This group is open to anyone looking for a place to connect with
other farmers.
* Join the conversation with the Next Farm Team here
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/OEFFAFarmTeam>.
All questions about our programs may be directed to Kelly Henderson,
Begin Farming Program Coordinator, [log in to unmask]
Thank you for all you do.
In community,
--
Kelly Henderson
Begin Farming Program Coordinator
Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA)
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214
Phone:(614) 421-2022 x213
Fax:(614) 421-2011
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: www.oeffa.org
Facebook: www.oeffa.org/facebook
Twitter: www.twitter.com/oeffa
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