YBSF RESOURCES: CULTIVATEGROWTH GRANTS: FUNDS TO NETWORK AND GROW GreenStone’s CultivateGrowth Grant arrived unexpectedly to Nick and Annie Rodgers, similarly to their Highland cattle opportunity. Annie received the grant advertisement in the mail and immediately put it on her desk to apply. Nick and Annie are members of the American Highland Cattle Association and the 2021 Network Gathering just happened to be in Michigan. This was the perfect opportunity for them to learn more about Highlands and network with fellow farmers. Annie and Nick applied for the grant, and they received funding toward the network gathering fees. Annie and Nick hope to continue growing their farm and encourage other beginning farmers to take advantage of the CultivateGrowth Grant.
GreenStone looks forward to supporting many more young, beginning, and small farmers like Nick and Annie in their mission to continue growing and learning. Our CultivateGrowth Grant provides up to $40,000 to help offset the cost of these programs and services for young, beginning and small farmers. GreenStone customers are eligible for up to $1,000. Non-customers are eligible for up to $500. Visit greenstonefcs.com/grants to learn more and apply for a grant today! Read the full article at: greenstonefcs.com/openfieldsblog ■
CULTIVATEGROWTH MENTORSHIP: LIFE ADVICE, BUSINESS ADVICE – IT COVERS IT ALL Throughout life we all learn valuable lessons from our successes and mistakes, and the best way to help others is to share those lessons we have learned. The mentorship program at GreenStone establishes a way for industry leaders to share their lifetime of these lessons and knowledge with young, beginning, and small farmers. The current 2020-2022 mentorship class is wrapping up, but the relationship built during the 18-month program will last a lifetime. Nick Pasch joined the program as a mentee in hopes of gaining a new perspective on his dairy operation from his mentor. Nick was raised in the dairy industry, but still felt like there was more he could learn to better his farm. He was paired with mentor Jack Jeppesen, a dairy farmer with decades of experience. Jack and his wife believe giving back to the community is very important, and he was humbled to be asked to serve as a mentor for the program. The next class of mentees and mentors will kick off this fall. Applicants are now being accepted – don’t wait to benefit from this partnership! Visit greenstonefcs.com/mentorship to learn more! Read the full article at: greenstonefcs.com/openfieldsblog ■
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