Florida International University’s (FIU) Veteran and Small Farmers Outreach Program is looking to assist farmers and veterans interested in farming in South Florida. Our services include: Workshop Schedule: 03.26.15-Farms Loans Come see how you can get assistance from the Farm Service Agency and Farm Credit  Farm Assistance and Technical Workshops that will train small farmers on how to gain access to USDA assistance and grants programs, and on general technical and business aspects of farming. These workshops are FREE (see the tentative schedule alongside). 04.30.15- USDA Opportunities  One-on-One Advice on applications for loans from the USDA Farm Service Agency and Farm Credit Administration, and programs from other USDA agencies such as the Rural Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Visit our Redland’s office MondayThursday, or contact us for a home consultation. Web browsing  Farm Apprenticeship for new farmers. We are looking for prospective farmers for an intense, up to $1000 paid training in tropical fruits, vegetables and nursery plant production in South Florida and farm management. For more information and registration, please call us at 305-246-4650 or visit agroecology.fiu.edu/projects/vesfo . Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency 05.28.15- Farm Accounting 06.25.15- Computer Training 07.30.15- Computer Training Excel, QuickBooks 08.27.15- Smart Phone Applications for Farming FREE refreshments provided in all sessions All workshops start at 5:00pm and are held at our office. Come visit us: Catalyst for Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (CASA) Nina De la Rosa (ndela017@fiu.edu) 22200 SW 152nd Avenue Homestead, FL 33032 305-246-4650 (office) 954-557-2905 (cell) This opportunity is made possible by the USDA office of Advocacy and Outreach (59-2501-14-019)