If urban farming is to grow in NOLA, aspiring and novice farmers need to be trained to become our future farmers.
They require both classroom and hands-on training on comprehensive business planning raging from goal setting to marketing to the legal aspects of a running a farm business, as well as farmer-to-farmer education.
To facilitate this process, NOFFN and partners are developing a New Urban Farmer Training Program that will provide training as well as linking Apprentice Farmers both formally and informally with more experienced Mentor Farmers.
In addition, NOFFN will try to provide scholarships, transportation and simultaneous interpretation for Apprentice Farmers to attend and take advantage of regional conferences, trainings and workshops offered by partner organizations.
