Support local agriculture

Dr. Antone Vieira of UMass Dartmouth emailed me this announcement

A discussion on revitalizing financial support for the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Industry

Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth,
Professional and Continuing Education
October 16, 2009
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
Fall River, MA
10 am to 11:30 am

The full notice in MS Word format can be found at this link.
More after the jump

Discussion topics to include:

• Funding agricultural business plans including land and equipment needs
• Matching farmers with affordable agricultural land and funding opportunities
• Protecting farmland as farmland
• Sustainable small-scale agriculture models and present challenges (New England Small Farm Institute)
• Identifying follow-up needs to support the local farmer and in turn help promote the local agricultural industry

Local food sources are critical to healthy communities. Attend and learn how you can help.