Beginning Farmer Working Group (BFWG)

The Beginning Farmer Working Group is a gathering of individuals working to support the next generation of farmers. This group includes employees of agriculture or community development organizations, researchers and students, and other food system advocates. Gatherings are open to anyone interested in strategizing around how to move Central Appalachia towards our North Star Goals.

BFWG’S GUIDING GOALS

  1. Create access to flexible funding for working farmers to engage in professional development and peer learning.
  2. Organize learning journey tours for beginning farmers across Central Appalachia with farmers as educators.
  3. Amplify strong and upcoming beginning farmer programs in each state.
  4. Support beginning farmers with mini grants for startup costs that are hard to fund.

CRAWG CO-CHAIRS

Co-chairs play vital roles in leading Working Groups and serve on CAN’s Leadership Team. Co-chairs are regional leaders in the just economic transition of Central Appalachia.

Jason Tart
Economic Development Greater East (EDGE)
If you are interested in joining BFWG, click below.
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