The average age of the American farmer is steadily increasing, and new farmers are entering the profession much more slowly than older farmers are retiring. To put it bluntly, the US farming population is aging and shrinking. Who will grow food for the next generation? Join CUESA and a panel of experts to discuss 4-H, beginning farmer programs, and what it takes for an aspiring farmer to achieve the dream.
Panelists:
Kenny Baker, farmer/owner, Lonely Mountain Farm
Kiera Butler, author of Raise: What 4-H Teaches Seven Million Kids and How Its Lessons Could Change Food & Farming Forever
Jennifer Taylor, director of the Center for Land-Based Learning’s California Farm Academy
Evan Wiig, executive director of the Farmers Guild
The talk will be followed by a reception with farmers market refreshments and a book signing with Kiera Butler (books sold by Book Passage).
Location: Port Commission Hearing Room, second floor of the Ferry Building, on The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco
Cost: $5 at the door