Hosted by the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry

One of the top priorities of Governor Youngkin is to help the next generation of agricultural producers find success. Access to financing is one of the most challenging barriers beginning farmers face. In order to address this issue, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr has partnered with key lending institutions and state and federal agencies to host an educational workshop. The Farm Financing and Conservation Planning Seminar will provide resources helping producers explore their options. The seminar will also incorporate a conservation component since cost share funding is at an all-time high. 

Please join this FREE networking opportunity for beginning farmers to learn about farm financing and cost share conservation opportunities. The seminar is being held on two different dates and in two locations.

Agenda:

9:00 am-10:00 am       Registration/Visit with Sponsors and Agencies

10:00 am-11:45 am     Presenting Sessions

11:45 am-12:00 pm     Q/A & Summary with Morning Presenters 

12:00 pm-1:00 pm       Lunch/Visit with Sponsors and Agencies. Lunch will be provided by our sponsors.

1:00 pm-2:00 pm         Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service

2:00 pm-2:15 pm          Q/A and Summary with Afternoon Presenters

2:15 pm-2:30 pm          Wrap Up

Registration:

To register, email rebecca.paramore@governor.virginia.gov.

Please register by December 5 for the Doswell seminar and by December 13 for the Weyers Cave seminar.