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BFWest:04

Submitted by stephanie on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 12:51pm

Evaluate curriculum, program learning objectives, evaluation instruments used for the classroom and experiential learning programs and post-program producer outcomes assessment. OUTPUTS: The Building Farmers curricula available in different electronic & print formats to increase accessibility, and in Spanish, Hmong and other languages where demand is documented;

BFWest:03

Submitted by stephanie on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 12:46pm

Organize and coordinate experiential learning (mentorship) programs for all sites in Colorado and at least 3 other sites. Participants who complete the classroom program will qualify to apply for mentoring from experienced producers, or a cost-shared intern to work at the farmer producer's operation or with a production oriented community organization. OUTPUTS: An experiential learning pilot program in Boulder County, CO to extend farmer knowledge & resources which can then be replicated in 3 other sites outside of Colorado

BFWest:02

Submitted by stephanie on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 12:24pm

Deliver customized business planning programs targeted to the needs of 350 producers in 5 states and 12 sites (to augment 200 producers in 5 regions of Colorado already planned). A complementary train-the-trainer model will be developed for those regions and institutions that are able to offer this level of instruction (Cultivating Success in the Northwest and FFA instructors in Colorado). Outputs: Building Farmers training programs in 16 areas across 6 states that address local input availability and constraints as well as local marketing opportunities, directly engaging 550 producers;

BFWest:01

Submitted by staffeditor on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 11:54am

Identify, refine and develop curriculum modules and decision tools that are well-suited to the educational needs of the target audience, build capacity for strategic business planning among producer participants, and use existing resources from governmental, NGO and University sources. Outputs: Curriculum modules around core topics that comprise a complete instructional methodology for beginning farmers and ranchers across the Western US.

Tri-State Ranch Management Practicum Beginning Rancher Education and Development Program

http://www.uwyo.edu/ces/index.html

"This program for beginning ranchers combines traditional classroom based education with hands-on applied learning in an outdoor classroom and a mentorship program with successful, established ranchers.

Sponsoring Organization:

University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service

Food Industry Market Maker

http://national.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/index.php

MarketMaker is a national partnership of land grant institutions and State Departments of Agriculture dedicated to the development of a comprehensive interactive data base of food industry marketing and business data. It is currently one of the most extensive collections of searchable food industry related data in the country.

Sponsoring Organization:

University of Illinois Office of Extension and Outreach

Colorado Ranching Legacy Program

http://www.coloradocattle.org/ranchinglegacyprogram.aspx

"Through the Ranching Legacy Program, Fellows will gain knowledge, networks and mentors, a business plan, and all three partners’ best efforts to assist them in their ranching goals.

Sponsoring Organization:

Colorado Cattleman's Association

Kirk Hanna Cattlemen’s Leadership College Program

http://www.coloradocattle.org/kirkhannacattlemensleadershipcollege.aspx

"Colorado Cattlemen's Association Kirk Hanna Cattlemen’s Leadership College has two leadership programs in which young producers can enroll. Both programs have similar missions, but each has different programmatic goals.

Sponsoring Organization:

Colorado Cattleman's Association

Building Farmers in the West

http://buildingfarmersinthewest.org/index.html

"A regional partnership to build community and capacity among a new generation of direct market farmers and local food systems."

Sponsoring Organization:

Washington State University Extension

Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute

http://crmpi.org/

The Institute offers a Permaculture Design Certification Course; and courses on permaculture, edible landscaping, forest gardening, greenhouse design and herbs.

Sponsoring Organization:

Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute