Education on sustainable practices.
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Networking/creating community groups on topics of interest with other Chesapeake Region farmers.
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Advocacy on small farm and/or sustainable farmer issues and challenges to government, not-for-profit and private entities.
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Assistance with non-production skills (marketing, financing, grant writing, etc..).
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Educational outreach to Chesapeake Region consumers on agriculture sustainability and local farms.
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On-farm training opportunities for young farmers, and mentoring opportunities for experienced farmers.
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Offering products and services with preferred rates, by pooling members’ needs (e.g. discount on certain purchases, preferred rates for members on services)
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