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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Classes

Instructed By: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension & Hosted By: Future Forward Foundation
Russ Tronstad, University of Arizona

Have you ever wanted to make a living by farming or ranching? Join us for this 4 class series to learn how to
get started and be more self sufficient with your own food supply while making a profit.

Curriculum will include:

  • Planning your farm: costs, checklists and recordkeeping
  • Best income crops and produce in Arizona desert
  • Where can I find grants and loans from USDA and others
  • How to buy a good farm with water; facts on wells
  • Conservation methods to use on your farm
  • Organic pest control methods; weed control
  • Carbon sequestration and building a healthy soil profile
  • How to build a produce garden in the Arizona desert

Contact:

  • Lina K. Austin at Future Forward Foundation https://futureforwardfoundation.com
  • P.O. Box 333 Florence AZ 85132
  • 520.313.2134
  • futureforward@cox.net 

Cost:

  • $40 total for 4 Class Series.
  • Four Scholarships are available. Please ask

For your protection, we will require social distancing in class and during farm tours. Masks must be worn the whole time. Classroom will be sanitized. Snacks will be bagged individually

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Event Date

November 11, 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm
January 13, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm
February 10, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm
March 17, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location

Florence Union School District Auditorium
1000 S. Main St.
Florence, AZ 85132

Contacts

Lina K. Austin
520-313-2134
futureforward@cox.net

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