Read the story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/10/24/mentors-help-hopefuls-overcome-biggest-hurdle-to-getting-into-farming-finding-land
Our vendor Pearson Organics was highlighted by Minnesota Public Radio this morning for her efforts as a new farmer and the work she has done finding land to grow her vegetable business. A resource for new farmers, The Farmland Access Hub, intends to connect beginning farmers with mentors to help navigate issues like lease agreements, buying land, and applying for loans.
(Photo credit Pearson Organics and MPR Article - "Kristin Pearson, center, stands with the crew at Pearson’s Organics, Jay Acker and Ashley Hammes, on the farm near Oronoco in southeastern Minnesota. Pearson reached out to the Farmland Access Hub for help navigating leases, loans and the process of purchasing land.")