Turning Dreams into Reality: How to Start a Farm in Arizona 2-Day Introductory Workshop MAY 19-20, 2015 | 7:30 AM - 5 PM Come learn what it takes to get started! Includes: South Phoenix Farm Tour Beginning Farmer Mixer Networking with other farmers and ag industry experts Writing your vision & mission Acquiring land Accessing capital Finding credit USDA resources Irrigation Equipment Insurance Risk management Growing crops in the desert Marketing to your customers Farmers markets and CSAs Restaurants and distributors Aquaponics Nurseries Poultry Food safety Accepting SNAP $95 before May 11th $125 thereafter Payment plans and scholarships available Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 4341 E Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040 Learn more and register at bit.ly/startfarmingAZ Contact: 602-827-8271 [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Extension & Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting (Karen Salem, 602-827-8271). Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos. Este material se desarrolló con fondos proporcionados por el Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA siglas en inglés). El Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) ofrece asistencia relacionada con la nutrición para gente con recursos limitados. Estos beneficios le pueden ayudar a comprar comida nutritiva para una mejor dieta. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la oficina de servicios sociales de su condado. Emitido en promoción del trabajo de la Extensión Cooperativa, leyes del 8 de mayo y 30 de junio de 1914, en colaboración con el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Extensión & Economic Development, Facultad de Agricultura y Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad de Arizona. La Universidad de Arizona es una institución de oportunidades iguales y acción afirmativa. La Universidad no discrimina, en sus programas y actividades, por razones de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad de origen, edad, discapacidad, condición de veterano ni preferencia sexual.