Attra - Sustainable Agriculture

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell talks with beginning farmer Violet Keys about the journey that took her from a career in the military to beginning Synergy in the Garden, a 6-acre urban agriculture operation in Jackson, Mississippi. Violet discusses overcoming her nervousness as she begins her farm – where she plans to grow medicinal herbs, cut flowers, and other crops. She and Felicia also talk about creating a business plan and utilizing USDA financial and planning assistance. Violet shares her dream of creating a “healing space” for veterans that is also an asset to her community. Related ATTRA Resources:·        Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers·        Selling to Local and Regional Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers·        Veteran Resources·        Farm Start-Up·        Farmer Well-BeingContact Felicia Bell at feliciab@ncat.org.  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the con