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An Evaluation of Program, Training, and Resource Needs of Virginia Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program

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AEE-81P

Authors as Published

Matthew Benson, Research Assistant, Agricultural and Extension Education, Virginia Tech; Kim Niewolny, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Agricultural and Extension Education, Virginia Tech; Rick Rudd, Professor and Department Head, Agricultural and Extension Education, Virginia Tech


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With funding from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program in fall 2010, the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program aims to meet the expressed needs of Virginia’s beginning farmers and support the development of social networks through which they can gain vital skills, information, technical assistance, and business capacity for long-term agricultural viability (see www.vabeginningfarmer.org).


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Publication Date

October 4, 2019