Please join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Urban Ag/Beginner Farmer Program and representatives from NRCS, FSA, and CALT to learn what financial resources are available for your farm.
AGENDA
8:30 Danielle Corral, Farmland Preservation Program Manager, Local First--Good Food Finder Resources
8:45 Richard Lopez, Beginning Farm/Rancher Regional Coordinator, USDA--Beginning Farmers and Getting Started with the USDA
9:25 Jenna Segal, National Urban Agriculture Lead at USDA's Farm Service Agency--USDA Urban Agriculture
10:05 BREAK
10:15 Fred San Nicolas, USA, FSA, Farm Loan Chief--Farm Loan Programs
10:55 Arthur Moses, NRCS, Soil Conservationist--How to Apply for NRCS Programs and Financial Assistance Programs Available
11:35 Sharma Torrens, Conservation Education Director, AACD--Central Arizona Land Trust Resources
12:15 ADJOURN