Subject: Evaluation Support for Beginning Farmer Training Organizations

Description: GREW - Gaining Results through Evaluation Work – is a project supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP).

The GREW project will support the development of strong, effective, and long-lasting farmer and rancher training programs to ensure that beginning farmers and ranchers (BFRs) can enter the field and establish successful farming businesses.

This Listserv will provide announcements about products, discussions, training and learning community events created and led by this project. It will also provide a place for discussion, information and announcements regarding program evaluation relevant to beginning farmer organizations.

Collaborators/Organizers:
~ University of California-Santa Cruz, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems;
~ Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Agriculture Food, and Environment Program - New Entry Sustainable Farming Project;
~ Virginia Tech, Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program