Farm Again / Farm Boot Camp
Project Description:
The University of Georgia (UGA) Farm Boot Camp will offer a series of innovative workshops as well as provide ongoing one-on-one technical assistance for individuals living within a 100 mile radius of Tifton located in South Georgia. UGAs annex campus in Tifton is focused on agricultural and environmental research, outreach, and instruction.
The Farm Boot Camp will emphasize training for beginner farmers with small to mid-size operations living in rural area counties with high rates of poverty. Targeted populations will include military Veterans and African Americans living in South Georgia and tip of North Florida. Within this area there are 2,180 African American farm operators and 98,324 Veterans.
The project brings together community, agency and academic experts to teach workshops and provide on-going technical assistance on a wide range of topics that are designed to increase the likelihood of success for socially disadvantaged farmers and military Veterans to be successful in agriculture. Innovative workshops will utilize immersive learning exercises. Participants will take new knowledge obtained and apply it through hands-on simulation activities. Topics include: Tractor Clinic, Soil 101, Selling at the Farmers Market, USDA Loan Overview (with farmer panel), and Growing Organically.
Keyword(s):
farm, agriculture, military veterans, underserved, safety
Core Function(s):
Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Employment-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Adults with Disabilities, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
