Training

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

Linda Coffey raises sheep and dairy goats in Arkansas, has completed the organic inspector training course (offered by IOIA), and enjoys helping others learn.

Examples of Training Experience

Internal Parasite Management for Sheep and Goats
Organic Livestock Production
Multispecies Grazing
Getting Started in Goats
Seasonal Gardening
Small Ruminant Production

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Missouri
Master of Science in Animal Science, University of Missouri

Summary

Rex has over 40 years experience in sustainable agriculture. He is a Registered Technical Service Provider (TSP) with NRCS is a past licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in California. He speaks Thai and Lao.

Examples of Training Experience

Sustainable Agriculture
Ecological Pest Management
Ecological Soil Management
Agriculture Business

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Integrated Pest Management, University of California, Riverside

Summary

For more than 10 years Hale has worked in the fields of sustainable livestock production, beginning farmer training, farmer outreach and education, and agriculture training for military veterans.

Examples of Training Experience

Armed to Farm—Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
Small Scale Livestock Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Business Planning and Record Keeping for Beginning Farmers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary

Tammy works with farmers on food safety planning, beginning farmer business planning and goal setting, and farmers markets on setting up SNAP programs and low income local food access.

Examples of Training Experience

Hoop houses
Farmers market SNAP and SNAP incentives
Food Safety plans

Education

Colorado State University; BS – Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology
Antioch University; MA – Environment and Community – Food Systems

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Thea is an organic vegetable and fruit farmer in Northern California. She has over 10 years of experience working with farm to school programs, urban and rural food system planning, organic farm production and farm business planning. She is fluent in Spanish.

Examples of Training Experience

Organic Recordkeeping
Farm Business Planning
Food System Assessments
Transitioning to Organic Production
Direct Marketing for Small and Mid-size Farms
Farm to School Program Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Western Illinois University
Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Science Education, Western Washington University
Master of Science in Community Development, Agriculture and Food Systems, UC Davis

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

For more than 10 years Hale has worked in the fields of sustainable livestock production, beginning farmer training, farmer outreach and education, and agriculture training for military veterans.

Examples of Training Experience

Armed to Farm—Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
Small Scale Livestock Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Business Planning and Record Keeping for Beginning Farmers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary

Tammy works with farmers on food safety planning, beginning farmer business planning and goal setting, and farmers markets on setting up SNAP programs and low income local food access.

Examples of Training Experience

Hoop houses
Farmers market SNAP and SNAP incentives
Food Safety plans

Education

Colorado State University; BS – Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology
Antioch University; MA – Environment and Community – Food Systems

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Thea is an organic vegetable and fruit farmer in Northern California. She has over 10 years of experience working with farm to school programs, urban and rural food system planning, organic farm production and farm business planning. She is fluent in Spanish.

Examples of Training Experience

Organic Recordkeeping
Farm Business Planning
Food System Assessments
Transitioning to Organic Production
Direct Marketing for Small and Mid-size Farms
Farm to School Program Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Western Illinois University
Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Science Education, Western Washington University
Master of Science in Community Development, Agriculture and Food Systems, UC Davis

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Kevin has raised poultry (both laying hens and broilers) for over 15 years. He has worked with pastured poultry systems in both Texas and the Upper Midwest.

Examples of Training Experience

Pastured Poultry Management
Pastured Poultry Nutrition
Specialty Meat Processing
Organic Certification (Livestock)
Meat and Egg Marketing
Poultry Evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Texas A&M University

Summary

For more than 10 years Hale has worked in the fields of sustainable livestock production, beginning farmer training, farmer outreach and education, and agriculture training for military veterans.

Examples of Training Experience

Armed to Farm—Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
Small Scale Livestock Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Business Planning and Record Keeping for Beginning Farmers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary

Rex has over 40 years experience in sustainable agriculture. He is a Registered Technical Service Provider (TSP) with NRCS is a past licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in California. He speaks Thai and Lao.

Examples of Training Experience

Sustainable Agriculture
Ecological Pest Management
Ecological Soil Management
Agriculture Business

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Integrated Pest Management, University of California, Riverside

Summary

Tammy works with farmers on food safety planning, beginning farmer business planning and goal setting, and farmers markets on setting up SNAP programs and low income local food access.

Examples of Training Experience

Hoop houses
Farmers market SNAP and SNAP incentives
Food Safety plans

Education

Colorado State University; BS – Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology
Antioch University; MA – Environment and Community – Food Systems

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

For more than 10 years Hale has worked in the fields of sustainable livestock production, beginning farmer training, farmer outreach and education, and agriculture training for military veterans.

Examples of Training Experience

Armed to Farm—Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
Small Scale Livestock Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Business Planning and Record Keeping for Beginning Farmers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary

Tammy works with farmers on food safety planning, beginning farmer business planning and goal setting, and farmers markets on setting up SNAP programs and low income local food access.

Examples of Training Experience

Hoop houses
Farmers market SNAP and SNAP incentives
Food Safety plans

Education

Colorado State University; BS – Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology
Antioch University; MA – Environment and Community – Food Systems

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Thea is an organic vegetable and fruit farmer in Northern California. She has over 10 years of experience working with farm to school programs, urban and rural food system planning, organic farm production and farm business planning. She is fluent in Spanish.

Examples of Training Experience

Organic Recordkeeping
Farm Business Planning
Food System Assessments
Transitioning to Organic Production
Direct Marketing for Small and Mid-size Farms
Farm to School Program Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Western Illinois University
Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Science Education, Western Washington University
Master of Science in Community Development, Agriculture and Food Systems, UC Davis

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

Rex has over 40 years experience in sustainable agriculture. He is a Registered Technical Service Provider (TSP) with NRCS is a past licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in California. He speaks Thai and Lao.

Examples of Training Experience

Sustainable Agriculture
Ecological Pest Management
Ecological Soil Management
Agriculture Business

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Integrated Pest Management, University of California, Riverside

Summary

Justin has spent his career figuring out the nuts-and-bolts of successful organic farming in the humid South. He has focused on sweet potatoes, strawberries, niche market ethnic crops and drought mitigation techniques.

Examples of Training Experience

Herbs for Health
Soil Remineralization
Gardening Despite Heavy Metals
Why Organic?
Seasonal Gardening
Specialty Crops for fun and Profit

Education

Bachelors of Science in Agronomy from Prairie View A&M University
Masters of Science in Plant Breeding from Texas A&M University.

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Rex has over 40 years experience in sustainable agriculture. He is a Registered Technical Service Provider (TSP) with NRCS is a past licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in California. He speaks Thai and Lao.

Examples of Training Experience

Sustainable Agriculture
Ecological Pest Management
Ecological Soil Management
Agriculture Business

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Integrated Pest Management, University of California, Riverside

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

Rex has over 40 years experience in sustainable agriculture. He is a Registered Technical Service Provider (TSP) with NRCS is a past licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) in California. He speaks Thai and Lao.

Examples of Training Experience

Sustainable Agriculture
Ecological Pest Management
Ecological Soil Management
Agriculture Business

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Integrated Pest Management, University of California, Riverside

Summary

Justin has spent his career figuring out the nuts-and-bolts of successful organic farming in the humid South. He has focused on sweet potatoes, strawberries, niche market ethnic crops and drought mitigation techniques.

Examples of Training Experience

Herbs for Health
Soil Remineralization
Gardening Despite Heavy Metals
Why Organic?
Seasonal Gardening
Specialty Crops for fun and Profit

Education

Bachelors of Science in Agronomy from Prairie View A&M University
Masters of Science in Plant Breeding from Texas A&M University.

Summary

Linda Coffey raises sheep and dairy goats in Arkansas, has completed the organic inspector training course (offered by IOIA), and enjoys helping others learn.

Examples of Training Experience

Internal Parasite Management for Sheep and Goats
Organic Livestock Production
Multispecies Grazing
Getting Started in Goats
Seasonal Gardening
Small Ruminant Production

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Missouri
Master of Science in Animal Science, University of Missouri

Summary

Kevin has raised poultry (both laying hens and broilers) for over 15 years. He has worked with pastured poultry systems in both Texas and the Upper Midwest.

Examples of Training Experience

Pastured Poultry Management
Pastured Poultry Nutrition
Specialty Meat Processing
Organic Certification (Livestock)
Meat and Egg Marketing
Poultry Evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Texas A&M University

Summary

For more than 10 years Hale has worked in the fields of sustainable livestock production, beginning farmer training, farmer outreach and education, and agriculture training for military veterans.

Examples of Training Experience

Armed to Farm—Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
Small Scale Livestock Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Business Planning and Record Keeping for Beginning Farmers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Guy has over 40 years of study and experience with growing fruit organically, specializing in organic pest and disease control.

Examples of Training Experience

Pruning for Organic Disease Management in Fruit Trees
Organic Pest and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
Propagating Fruit Plants (budding, grafting, etc.)

Education

B.A., History and English, Texas A&M at Commerce
M.S., Horticulture, University of Arkansas

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Justin has spent his career figuring out the nuts-and-bolts of successful organic farming in the humid South. He has focused on sweet potatoes, strawberries, niche market ethnic crops and drought mitigation techniques.

Examples of Training Experience

Herbs for Health
Soil Remineralization
Gardening Despite Heavy Metals
Why Organic?
Seasonal Gardening
Specialty Crops for fun and Profit

Education

Bachelors of Science in Agronomy from Prairie View A&M University
Masters of Science in Plant Breeding from Texas A&M University.

Summary

Tammy works with farmers on food safety planning, beginning farmer business planning and goal setting, and farmers markets on setting up SNAP programs and low income local food access.

Examples of Training Experience

Hoop houses
Farmers market SNAP and SNAP incentives
Food Safety plans

Education

Colorado State University; BS – Horticulture Food Crops and Entomology
Antioch University; MA – Environment and Community – Food Systems

Summary

Pressman has a passion for planning and managing market farms using organic regenerative practices. He has been involved in small-scale agriculture in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Examples of Training Experience

Whole-Farm and Business Planning
Small-Scale Intensive Crop Production
Organic Crop Certification
Tools and Equipment Trainings
Urban Agriculture
Farmer Veteran Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University
MS in Sustainable Systems Design/Agroecology, Slippery Rock University

Summary

Vicki has been a Mechanical Engineer for 31 years. She is also a gardener, sheep farmer, and aspiring fiber artist.

Examples of Training Experience

Soil Moisture Monitoring for Irrigation
Irrigation System Efficiency
Solar Water Pumping Systems
Farm Energy Efficiency

Education

BS in Engineering Science, Montana State University

Summary

Dave has intensively grazed dairy cows and sheep on the family farm for 34 years. He has direct marketed their farm’s lamb crop for the last seven years.

Examples of Training Experience

Managed Grazing systems
FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
Direct Marketing of Meat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Production, Washington State University

Summary

Vicki has been a Mechanical Engineer for 31 years. She is also a gardener, sheep farmer, and aspiring fiber artist.

Examples of Training Experience

Soil Moisture Monitoring for Irrigation
Irrigation System Efficiency
Solar Water Pumping Systems
Farm Energy Efficiency

Education

BS in Engineering Science, Montana State University

Summary

Vicki has been a Mechanical Engineer for 31 years. She is also a gardener, sheep farmer, and aspiring fiber artist.

Examples of Training Experience

Soil Moisture Monitoring for Irrigation
Irrigation System Efficiency
Solar Water Pumping Systems
Farm Energy Efficiency

Education

BS in Engineering Science, Montana State University

Summary

Vicki has been a Mechanical Engineer for 31 years. She is also a gardener, sheep farmer, and aspiring fiber artist.

Examples of Training Experience

Soil Moisture Monitoring for Irrigation
Irrigation System Efficiency
Solar Water Pumping Systems
Farm Energy Efficiency

Education

BS in Engineering Science, Montana State University

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana

Summary

For over thirty years Horton has focused on architecture, energy, and sustainable design. He has practiced Architecture in Montana, Alaska, and minnesota.

Examples of Training Experience

HERS Rater Training
Performance Tested Comfort systems Training
Commercial Energy Code Training
Residential Building Science Bootcamp

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, CA PolyTechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana