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2023 Start Farming Mentorship - Applications Open

2/13/2023

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Applications are now open for the 2023 Start Farming Mentorship program! The goal of the mentorship is to empower Duval County residents with the tools and information necessary to start their own farm or agribusiness. With a mix of in-person workshops, virtual training, and on-site farm tours, mentees will learn about sustainable farming practices, resources available to start a farm and issues in farming practice. The program will take place from March to December 2023. To receive a certificate of completion and invitation to the private closing celebration, mentees must attend at least 80% of programs offered. 

Program includes:
Farm tours: Urban Farm, Bio-diverse & Regenerative Farm, Rural Farm, Livestock/Animal Husbandry Farm
In-person workshop: Water Conservation, Soil Health & Composting, Pollinators
Virtual workshops: Business Planning, Understanding the Farm Bill, Cottage Food & Value Added Products
Other: Hug-a-Farmer Day & Spring Market, Start Farming Panel & Holiday Market, Mentorship Closing Celebration

The Start Farming Mentorship program is open to new farmers who reside in Duval County and are interested in starting a farm business. Preference will be given to past attendees of the District’s annual Start Farming events. Applications are only accepted online through this Google Form and must be submitted by March 12, 2023. Please note that there will be a small charge associated with this program. Additional details including event dates will be provided if you are chosen for the mentorship. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]
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Sylvia Powell link
2/16/2023 04:54:57 pm

Thank you for offering the opportunity to learn and grow

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Edna Torres
3/5/2023 10:42:31 am

I’m not a farmer, but I’m interested to participate in the program. Any instructions that I might follow to be part of the program?

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Tiffany Bess, Supervisor link
3/7/2023 10:31:35 am

Hello there Edna and thank you so much for reaching out. Since you aren't looking to become a farmer, and that's the purpose of this particular mentorship, I recommend looking at the programs offered by our local extension office! There are so many amazing classes that are geared to the home and hobby gardener. https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/duval/

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Ariane Randolph
3/15/2023 12:13:24 am

Greetings,
It looks like I just missed the application for this program. I am In the process of starting and urban farm in the Historic Eastside. Do the applications usually open at the beginning of the year? I will definitely be on the lookout in 2024.
Thank you

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The next Duval Soil and Water Conservation District's full meeting will take place on July 8th, 2025 from 9:00am - 10:30am, at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254.


Our Full Board Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254, at 9:00 am. 

June and July Plan of Work Subcommittees meetings are as follows:
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