AFFECT farmer training program ApplicatioN
2024 Applications ARE NOW CLOSED
Program Dates:
May 16th - August 30st
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
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Program Structure:
Classroom Lessons: Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm
Farm Visits: Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00-8:00pm
Transportation can be provided
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Sessions:
History of Farming in Alaska
Planning and Preparation
Seed Starting
Selecting Varieties
Farm Tools and Equipment
Working With Your Soil - Tillage
Irrigation
Nutrient Management
Crop Rotation
Composting
Weed Control
Harvest and Storage
Business Training for Success
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...and more!
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Additional Information:
*Tuition-free!
*Transportation to and from field visits will be offered.
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*$500 stipend for 80% attendance; $250 for 50% attendance
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*Build meaningful connections with local partner farms.
*Develop marketable skills in agriculture, specific to Interior Alaska.
*Certificate awarded on behalf of the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District, upon completion of the course.
*Participants must reside in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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*Questions? 907-347-4989
Please fully complete the application below.
To apply, please complete and submit the form below. If you have difficulties with the form, need assistance, or prefer to send your responses via email, please click the "Download Application" button below and send the completed application to AFFECTfarm@gmail.com.
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We suggest writing out your answers to the below questions in a separate document, then, copying and pasting your answers into the Form when you are ready to Submit your responses.
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If you have any problems or need more information, call 907-347-4989