It is important to acknowledge those who have financially and enthusiastically supported our work over the years, allowing us to develop and teach the curriculum that is published here. Oregon Tilth, Inc., through its partnership with the Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, has supported our work with beginning farmers, including the development of the course Growing Farms, since 2009. The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program has provided grant support to advance our work in beginning farmer education.
All royalties from this book will support the Oregon State University Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems and its work in sustainable agriculture and community food systems.