UVM Extension New Farmer Project

Application for 2012 Training Program
Application must be submitted by October 28, 2011!
Registration Information:

If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please let Jessie Schmidt know by October 28, 2011 so we may assist you-- 802-223-2389, newfarmer@uvm.edu.
Name * First Last
Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
County *

We are accepting applications from Vermont farmers. If you farm in another New England state,we can provide you with the contact information for your state's Whole Farm Planning coordinator.

newfarmer@uvm.edu
Phone Number * ### - ### - ####
Email *
Farm Name
Farm Web Site/Blog
1.How long have you been farming? Please distinguish between how long you’ve worked on farms vs. served in a farm management role. *

You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
2. Are you currently managing a farm operation? *
No Yes
3. How long have you been managing this operation?
4. What do you grow or produce? *

If you are not currently farming, please let us know what you plan to produce. You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
5. What is the farm’s annual gross income currently? How did you determine this number? What is your target goal for gross income?

*
6. Have you participated in any other whole farm planning training? If yes, please describe it:
*

You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
7. Why are you interested in taking this training?
*

You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
8. What are the primary challenges or decisions you’re facing currently on your farm? *

You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
9. Participants in this program are assigned a mentor that will work with them throughout the course on farm management (not production). Please tell us what type of a mentor you would like and what you would hope to gain from this relationship. *

You have unlimited space to answer. Please be as detailed as you would like.
Course Schedule:

We have the opportunity to collaborate with whole farm planning programs in other states. If you are on the border with NH, MA or NY and would like to inquire about opportunities to attend Whole Farm Planning classes in these neighboring states, please indicate below.

The Vermont classes will be held at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT.

The Vermont classes will be held from 9:30 - 4 pm, Jan. 10, Jan 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 13, March 27 and snow date of April 3. Additionally, there will be four, on-farm sessions taking place April 17, May 8, May 29, and June 19.
Please indicate where you would prefer to attend classes (you must choose one location to attend). *
Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, Vermont Bordering state-- MA, NH, NY
Are you able to commit to attending all ten session of the Whole Farm Training Program?
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your self, your farm, or your interest in Holisitc Management?
Thank you for your application

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UVM Extension New Farmer Project

Application for 2012 Training Program Application must be submitted by October 28, 2011!

Registration Information:

Course Schedule:

Thank you for your application

Application for 2012 Training Program
Application must be submitted by October 28, 2011!