In-person Event: Polk County USDA and Go Farm Connect team up to help farmers learn about—and become comfortable utilizing—programs and resources that can offer protection and move their businesses forward

Amery, WI - The Polk County United States Department of Agriculture  (USDA) Office, in partnership with Go Farm Connect, will be hosting a field day on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. to introduce farmers to financial and technical resources and demonstrate how these resources can help their businesses grow. The event will be held at Whetstone Farm at 281 135th St, Amery, WI 54001. Snacks will be provided, and Hmong and other language interpretation services will be available upon request. Residents and staff of Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, and Barron counties are also encouraged to attend.

August 14, 2024

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Whetstone Farm is a dynamic collaborative farm with a focus on community building and resiliency in sustainable farming. Whetstone Farm grows certified organic vegetables and grass fed beef & lamb for direct market.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offer a wide variety of farm loans and programs such as crop insurance, infrastructure cost-shares, and planning tools that benefit farmers and landowners. Matt Hardy and Bonnie Warndahl of Go Farm Connect and staff from both FSA and NRCS welcome farmers—no matter how large or small their operation—to the event.

Media Contact:    

Bonnie Warndahl, Farmer/USDA Connector

bonnie@rtcinfo.org

612.462.9311

Matt Hardy, Farmer/USDA Connector 

hello@rusthill.com

651-237-2195