On Tuesday, hosted farmers from underserved counties for a two-day training as part of the .
The program offers four sessions that include informal lectures, discussions, and hands-on learning to develop a mission statement and business plan for farmers.
The training identifies areas where small farmers need the most assistance.
James Oliver, a consultant with NC A&T鈥檚 College of , said some of the focus in the sessions are on finances and harvesting crops.
鈥淎nother important session helps farmers plan for the next generation and it shows them how to pass on their assets to their children,鈥� he said.
While the program is targeted at farmers of color, it is open to everyone in North Carolina. The only requirement is that farmers have 250 acres of farmland or less. Oliver said one of the session鈥檚 goals is to help farmers know more about the industry.
鈥淭he other goal we have is to get them to try new practices [and] do new things,鈥� he said.
The is in June in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
