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Winter workshop to focus on challenges of young farmers

Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023

Tom Cotter and Kaleb Ellis — Tom Cotter, right, talks to beginning farmer Kaleb Ellis at a Land Stewardship workshop.
LeeAnne Bulman/For Agri-View

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At times, farming can feel like navigating through a labyrinth while blindfolded, especially for young and emerging farmers.

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