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Updated: 11:08 PM Apr 26, 2009
The Farmer Incubator: Training a Future Generation of Farmers
A future generation of farmers is getting the training they need right here in Northcentral Wisconsin.
Posted: 9:00 AM Apr 26, 2009Reporter: Jonalee Merkel Email Address: jmerkel@wsaw.com The Farmer Incubator: Training a Future Generation of Farmers |
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A future generation of farmers is getting the training they need right here in Northcentral Wisconsin.
It is part of a farmer internship run through the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Stoney Acres Farm in Athens had two interns through the program last year and has one student interning this year.
There students learn about the community supported agriculture model of farm business.
"We teach them certain skills but we also teach them sort of record-keeping and financial planning and how to plan a farm and show them our spreadsheets and they're part of the operation, which is a little bit different," said Catrina Becker of Stoney Acres Farms.
Becker says her and her husband believe training new farmers is important for the future of agriculture.
She feels as people learn more about where their food comes from, that knowledge has the power to transform food systems and allow small farmers to stay in business.
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The Farmer Incubator: Training a Future Generation of Farmers
