Have you ever thought about sharing your experiences and knowledge with a young person who would like to explored the opportunity of farming?
We are seeking organic farmers (certified and non-certified) who would like to share some time with such a person.
- New farmers can:
- Ask questions via phone and/or email
- Visit farms
- Gain hands-on experience
Please email Vicki Morrone if you are seeking to:
- To become involved as a farm mentor
- Receive notice of events
- Find a mentor in your area
You will be contacted and asked to sign a mentorship agreement so we know how you would like to participate in the program.
Organic Farm Mentors
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Name
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Crop
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Location
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Contact
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Jane Bush, Appleschram Farm
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Apples & Cover Crops
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Ionia County, Charlotte
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Susan Houghton, Giving Tree Farm
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Vegetable and Hoophouse Production
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Ingham County, Lansing
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Pooh Stevenson, Owosso Organics
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Vegetable, Flower, & Hoophouse Production
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Clinton County, Owosso County
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Jim Koan, Almar Orchards
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Apple Pest Mgt.
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Genesee County, Flushing
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Anthony Cinzori,
Cinzori Farms
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Vegetable & Transplant Production
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Calhoun County, Ceresco
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Jim Sattleburg, Thistledown Farms
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Grains & Beans
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Sanilac County, Snover
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Cheryl and Alan Kobernik, North Star Organics
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Cherries
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Benzie County, Frankfort
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