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Wednesday, October 23 • 11:15am - 12:45pm
Programs for the Future Farmer

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This session will explore different farmer support models and methods that are used by organizations helping farmers across the country. There will be the opportunity to ask specific questions related to farmer support and mentoring, and an overall objective to further build network with other farmer support organizations.
Moderators
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Paul Krysik

Apprenticeship Instructor, Chicago Botanic Garden - Windy City Harvest
Paul Krysik is a Chicago native. While working on a bachelor's degree in law and environmental studies at Oberlin College, he became involved in local food policy and practice. He began organic farming in Ohio and then moved onto a two-year fellowship at the Allegheny Mountain Institute... Read More →

Speakers
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Anna Chotzen

Business & Marketing Manager, Viva Farms
Anna is the Business & Marketing Manager at Viva Farms, a non-profit farm business incubator serving aspiring and limited-resource farmers in Western Washington. Anna manages Viva Farms' sales program, as well as the development and implementation of its business training program... Read More →
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Tim Wilson

Farm at the Arb Education Manager, Farm at the Arb
Tim has been working with small scale vegetable growers as a nonprofit trainer for 15 years. He works currently to start an agriculture workforce development program with the University of Minnesota. It focuses on paid horticulture training for urban, rural, and suburban food advocates... Read More →
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Laura Mirafuentes

Programs Manager, The Food Group/Minnesota Food Association
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Lawrence Riley

Incubator/Site Coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden/Windy City Harvest
Lawrence Riley is passionate about community-based local food system growth in Chicago. He graduated from the Windy City Harvest Corps program in 2017. He stayed on the team to graduate from the Apprenticeship program in sustainable agriculture in 2018. He also holds certifications... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2019 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
Summit Room
  Working with New & Beginning Farmers, Equity and Social Justice in the Food System; Land Access and Succession Planning; Program Development, Working with New & Beginning Farmers