Using Demonstration Farms as a Model

This episode of Voices from the Field is a conversation with John Coleman, the manager of Alcorn State University’s demonstration farm. John and Rockiell Woods, director of NCAT’s Gulf States Office in Jackson, Mississippi, talk about the idea of beginning farmers modeling their operation after demonstration farms. They discuss labor costs, recordkeeping and GAP certification, choosing equipment, and selecting crops. Related ATTRA Resources: ·         Farm Start Up ·         Beginning Farmer Tutorials  Other Resources: ·         Alcorn State University ·         USDA Agricultural Research Service ·         USDA Farm Service Agency  Contact Rockiell Woods at [email protected]. Please complete a brief surveysto let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access to our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.