The Northern Piedmont Beginning Farmer Program will hold its first Junior Beginning Farmer Program in July and August for youth in grades 9-12 who are interested in agricultural careers. The free program will be held at the Fauquier Education Farm.
The program will consist of evening classes on July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 and farm tours on July 28 and Aug. 2. It also will introduce the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher curriculum.
Registration must be completed by July 22; register at tinyurl.com/zy8nkfe. For more information contact Jim Hankins at 540-533-6500 or [email protected].