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25
JUN
Savor the Flavor – American Lamb & Goat Meat
— Free · For Virginia Farmers
Training & resources for Virginia's small farmers
VSU's Small Farm Outreach Program provides free training, technical assistance, and resources to help you own, maintain, and grow your farm with confidence.
8,400+
Farmers served
100+
Free events/year
6
Active programs
Upcoming events & workshops
26
JUN
The ABC’s of Farm Insurance
26
JUN
VSU COA Small Farmer – Focused Field Day
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Programs we offer — all free
Available to minority, limited-resource, and beginning farmers across Virginia
HEIRS Property
Legal help to clear land titles, prevent involuntary partition sales, and protect generational farmland.
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New & Beginning Farmers
Step-by-step training, mentoring, and business planning for first-time farm operators.
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Risk Management
Crop insurance education, disaster preparedness, and financial risk planning tools.
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Ag Finance & Tax
Farm financial management, tax preparation assistance, and record-keeping workshops.
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Urban Agriculture
Resources for city-based growers, community gardens, and urban food production.
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1890 University Network
Connecting farmers with VSU research, Extension agents, and land-grant resources.
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Ready to grow your farm?
All programs are free for qualifying Virginia farmers. Our team is here to help you take the next step.