Save the Date (6/20) to Learn How College of Marin Created Their Innovative Farming Program!

I just received this save-the-date in an email and thought it might interest those of you who are interested in setting up a legitimate (and legal) apprenticeship program for your farm. Partnering with a community college isn't the only way to do this (please ask me if you have questions about other options!), but it's a great one. These folks are the pioneers of this innovative new approach to educating new farmers. 
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Learn how the Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden was successfully developed and launched at College of Marin. The day will provide you with take-aways:

• Detailed blueprints, designs, and plans for the completed organic farm
• Local food system development
• Brochure highlighting Work Experience for students on farms and ranches
• College of Marin’s state approved Apprenticeship in Organic Farming & Gardening, the first in the nation
• Partnerships which helped to make the farm a reality

There is no charge to attend this informative event. Additional details will be sent shortly, but please now save teh date to join them from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Indian Valley campus in Novato CA. A delicious lunch, prepared with produce from our farm, will be provided.

Questions? Call Kathy Takemoto, 415-883-2211, x8204