Are you a beginning fruit and vegetable farmer looking to improve efficiency, safety, and the quality of your fresh produce? Take advantage of new grants from the MDA to purchase infrastructure and equipment for your small farm.
We will explore the best options for low-cost equipment that works well for beginning farmers, especially those who may farm on rented land. We also can help you apply for the grants to purchase this equipment.
Hands-on stations will include:
- Packshed and postharvest bins, wash tables, refrigeration and coolers
- Cultivators, rototillers. wheel hoes and hand tools
- Seeders and transplanters
- Fencing temporary and permanent options
- Wells and pumps
Audience
Beginning fruit and vegetable farmers and any farmers interested in the grants.
Cost
Free
Registration
Please register so we can plan for materials.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Spanish and Hmong interpreters will be available.