SO YOU WANT TO BE A FARMER 2022
Herbert Brown is the assistant director of the Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State
University
Joshua Coleman, State Outreach Coordinator for USDA Farm Service Agency in Texas
Stephanie Payne, Small Farms and Organic Specialist with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon
The Sand County Foundation Land Ethic Mentorship Program for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers presentation by Heidi Peterson, Ph.D., Vice President – Agricultural Research and Conservation
Winston County Self Help Cooperative – Saving Rural America presentation by Kiara Syph, Advocacy Specialist
Eloris Speight
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center presentation by Director Eloris D. Speight
Programs and services do change over time. Use these presentations as a guide and contact the relevant agency or organization for the most current information.