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2021 Start Farming Mentorship Program

Duval SWCD Awarded NACD Grant - National Association of Conservation Districts
Farming mentorship program offers move toward self-sufficiency during pandemic - First Coast News
Program Details and Application - Now available!
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2020 Start Farming Panel Discussion

Start Farming Panel Discussion & Virtual Market on November 17, 2020
WATCH MAIN SESSION ON DEMAND
WATCH BREAKOUT SESSION "Equity in Farming" ON DEMAND, Slides 

2020 Start Farming Virtual Market

Abundant Harvests Farm

​Abundant Harvests Farm is nestled in the heart of a pecan orchard and surrounded by 40-acres of green pastures. You must try their Local Slow Roasted Pecan Coffee.  It is sustainably grown with no additives, preservatives or pesticides.

Juicy Roots Farm

Veggies from Juicy Roots Farm are gorgeous, flavorful and have an excellent shelf life. Sign up for a weekly Subscription of Salad Greens, Herbs, and Veggies available for pickup at several locations around Jacksonville. ​They never use pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. 

Backyard Buffalo

 Backyard Buffalo is a micro-dairy operation making buffalo milk dairy products like frozen yogurt, flavored yogurt, ghee and cucumber raita with centuries old Indian traditional techniques. Order from this small batch local dairy today!

Front Porch Pickings

Front Porch Picking offers subscription farm boxes that fit your needs. Each week, they deliver a wide variety of delicious, fresh produce. Their selections range from the tried-and-true to the delightfully adventurous. View local market items in their shop now!

Celestial Farms

Celestial Farms is a not for profit farm animal rescue and educational center where everyone can heal, learn and grow. Check out their classes and community events or book the farm as a venue for your special event.

Apple Rabbit Compost

Apple Rabbit Compost is a network of local restaurants, residents and farms who want to do their part to help end food waste. They collect food scraps to create compost which supplies community gardens, residents, restaurants and farms. Get your composting kit today!​

Bee Friends Farm

There's nothing sweeter than a Bee Friends Farm gift set. Feel good about supporting a local business and helping our bee population as well! 

NativeJax

Gift a guild from NativeJax! A guild is a specific combination of plants that are planted around a tree to  increase biodiversity and work as pest  deterrents, soil builders, pollinators and natural fertilizers.​

White Harvest Farms

Consider a donation to Clara White Mission and White Harvest Farms, which is a farm, farmers market and educational training program serving food desert residents. ​

Man in Overalls

Check out Man in Overalls' Magic Mix, a proprietary, compost-based soil mix to fill all your raised beds. ​

Veteran Garden Project

The Veteran Garden Project in St. Augustine supports veterans and their families who may be experiencing challenges in transitioning from active duty to civilian life. Help them feed and empower local veterans by visiting their store.​

Reparation Earth

Reparation Earth uses innovative aquaponic systems to produce truly local, all-natural produce and farm-raised fish. Sign up for their email list and receive a new customer voucher to use on your first purchase of lettuces, herbs and fish.

Helpful Resources

USDA New Farmers

At the forefront of USDA's mission is the support they provide to farmers to help them start—and continue—farming. Find personalized recommendations at the USDA New Farmers website.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

NRCS provides America's farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too. Reach out to your local office with this NRCS FL Contact List.

North Florida Green Chamber

The North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce knows that business can achieve economic success while being socially responsible and protecting the environment.  We support and recognize businesses that champion these efforts and we advocate for sound policies that further these values. 

Office of Agricultural Water Policy

FDACS Office of Agricultural Water Policy provides funding to assist producers in implementing Best Management Practices. FDACS prioritizes the use of cost share funding for projects and practices that provide the greatest benefits to water resources. 

St. Johns River Water Management District

The St. Johns River Water Management District has tools to assist the agricultural community grow the crops that feed America while protecting water resources. Get help in gathering water use data needed for permits and check out their cost-share opportunities.