TC Growers: USDA Support for Agriculture in Metro

10/27/2020 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM CT

Description

Register for the Zoom meeting here.

Join the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network to hear the latest updates from our MN USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). All are welcome!


There are federal assistance programs and opportunities available now for
emerging and non-commodity farmers. Minnesota USDA staff from the Farm
Service Agency and the Natural Resource Conservation Service will participate in a
discussion of USDA programs supporting agriculture in urban areas, new and
beginning farmers, and specialty crop production. Discussion will include
information on the availability of farm loans and conservation practices including
high tunnels.


We will be joined by Brian Hartman, FSA Farm Loans, Daniel Mahoney, FSA Farm
Programs, Molly Voeller, NRCS Programs, Keith Kloubec, NRCS Program, Yara
Gonzalez, NRCS Programs. Join in with your questions and experiences!