From Violet Stone, Cornell Small Farm Program:
Small Farmers: Register Now for Fall, Winter and Spring Online Courses
Whether you are a seasoned, new, or aspiring farmer, there’s something for you in the 2012-2013 line-up of online courses presented by the Cornell Small Farms Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
There are courses covering commercial production topics like raising veggies, berries, and poultry, and many more covering management of a successful farm, including business planning, holistic financial planning, marketing, and getting started in farming. (View all 12 courses at http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses.)
Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with other farmers, develop your farming plans, and learn new skills from the comfort of your own home. Most courses are 6 weeks long and a bargain at $200 each.
Full course descriptions, instructor biographies, course logistics and more can be found at http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses. Questions? Contact: Erica Frenay at 607-255-9911 or ejf5@cornell.edu
For more small farm services, visit www.smallfarms.cornell.edu