Grange Farm School trains the next generation of farmers and strives to turn American agriculture toward a sustainable future. Mission Training the next generation of sustainable farmers. Description The Grange Farm School in Willits, California works to improve agricultural literacy and food security in our community and beyond. Our trainings cover diverse methods of holistic crop and livestock production for farmers, for home scale producers, and for youth. We provide hands on experience and education to train the next generation of farmers needed to meet the food supply for our population. Our school trains the whole farmer teaching traditional organic agricultural production methods coupled with industrial arts, business and marketing skills. We recognize the immediate the need to train farmers to support them selves with economically viable farm operations balanced with our focus on production and distribution methods which emphasize long term environmental responsibility. Thank you for taking interest in the brand new Grange Farm School. The Center was founded in 2013 with generous support from the California State Grange. Now an organization linked to Granges throughout the country, the Grange Farm School aims to educate the whole farmer in sustainable practices. We have an ongoing workshop series for local farmers and gardeners, a practicum student program for those seeking learning opportunities in hands-on farm work, and a nine-month residential program based on classwork and field experience. We look forward to the collaborations made possible by creating this space. Please navigate our pages and photos to learn more about the exciting Training Programs, Workshops, and ways to Participate in the development of this new project. Our sincere thanks go to Ridgewood Ranch and the Golden Rule Association for hosting us on their beautiful 5,000 acre property in Willits, CA. We are also extremely grateful for the support of the California State Grange and Little Lake Grange in funding the start up costs of this projects. The Grange Farm School operates under the umbrella organization North Coast Opportunities, a 45 year old agency dedicated to strengthening and supporting community projects.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:30:28 +0000
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