[microfarmer] neat farmer to farmer idea/event
- From: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: microfarmer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:43:47 -0500 (EST)
Growing New Farmers: The next generation
Over 11,000 BC farmers will retire in the next 10 years. Many are
looking
for new farmers to take over their land and family farm business.
Coming
into a family business can be challenging. Understanding the process
for
farm succession will smooth that process.
Growing New Farmers: The next generation
with John Anderson, a Farm Succession Planner & Chris Bodnar, a new
farmer
Presentation: Saturday Feb. 23rd, 2008, 7-9 pm
Kwantlen University College Auditorium, Langley
20901 Langley Bypass, Langley BC
John Anderson understands the issues of succession and will offer
practical
strategies on how existing and new farmers can form working
partnerships.
Chris Bodnar will share his experience as a new grower entering an
established farm.
Workshop: Sunday Feb. 24th, 10 am - 1 pm
Best Western Langley Inn (next to Kwantlen College)
5978 Glover Road, Langley, BC
LIMITED SEATING! Using speed dating as a model 15 experienced farmers
and 15
new farmers will have a chance to meet each other and share the skills
and
experience they could bring to a farmer partnership and their thoughts
for
the future. Workshop participants are asked to attend the presentation,
as
much of the workshop activities will be based on the information given
there. A questionnaire which will be sent to those who register so they
can
prepare for the workshop.
The workshop and presentation are $20.00 each ($18.00 for students,
email
erin@xxxxxxxxxxxx for discounted price). There is a 15% discount if you
register for three or more seats at http://www.eatlocal.org.
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