Thursday, March 5, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Amherst Admin. Conference Room
1153 Washington street Amherst, VA 24521
Finding financing sources is a challenge with most of the agriculture community, especially those starting farms. The USDA has avenues to help if you know where to search. Many do not thrive due to their lack of knowledge of this assistance and the safety nets that are in place to assist beginning farmers.
For more info, contact: Forrest Hobbs
804.892.5310 | fhobbs@vsu.edu
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