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liketolearntocommercial- ly farm and own a business. The Beginning Farm- er Training Program is a phased approach that aims to enhance Hawaiʻi’s food security and economy by increasing the number of sustainable, local agricul- tural producers and provide hands-on commercial farm
who brings a wealth of ex- perience with marketing, community relations, agro- tourism and social media to the program. “We also offer business training in areas such as cash flow projection, cost of production, branding and marketing with the goal of increasing our partici- pants’ comfort and knowl- edge, enough for them to start and manage a success- ful farm business.”
working in the field or tak- ingcareofofficeresponsi- bilities.
check-ins and financial goals setalongtheway.They’re also available to consult for all students, graduates and local ag businesses.”
and business training.
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“We are providing infield technical training along with entrepreneurial busi- ness classes that aim to help farmers start, but also main- tain a sustainable business model,” Weigert says. “We also offer an ‘AgIncubator’ phase of the program to our graduates, in which they can lease land from us to get their farm started. They’re still able to access shared in- frastructures, such as wash/ pack stations and our ‘cool- bots’ along with access to shared farm equipment, such as tractors or walk-behind equipment.
Those interested in the Beginning Farmer Training Program are encouraged to visit the GoFarm website (gofarmhawaii.org) and fol- low the team on social me- dia (@gofarmhawaii), where additional information about workshops and opportunities for the agriculture communi- ty is shared.
crucial training is held at for those interested in partici- pating on the Windward side is the Waimānalo Research Station (41-698 Ahiki St).
Participants have stated that the networks they build by participating in the Be- ginning Farmer Training Program is a key factor in their eventual success as farmers.
The program is 100% grant and donation funded and those looking to con- tribute can do so through the UH Foundation at giving.uhfoundation.org/ funds/12733704.
“We offer training in hands-on field work, such as soil health, irrigation, pest and disease control, and crop nutrition,” says Pomai Wei- gert, a consultant with Go- Farm’s AgBusiness Team,
The hands-on work and business lessons through the experience also help to increase confidence in their abilities, whether they’re
“Our AgBusiness team is also still involved as partic- ipants move through the in- cubator phase, with regular
For more information, email info@gofarmhawaii. org or call 808-956-3530.
Hands-on experience through the Beginning Farmer Training Program includes tractor training. PHOTO COURTESY GOFARM HAWAI‘I
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Hands-on Field Training That Assists Beginner Farmers Held In Waimānalo
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