7.D.13) Provide more training and technical assistance to immigrants and refugees who wish to begin farming

Immigrants are a growing segment of the state’s farmers.  Many immigrants come with extensive farming experience but need training to apply that experience to the New England environment and economy.  

Existing examples of extremely successful programs include the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, a project of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University; Nuestra Raites in Holyoke; Flatt’s Mentor Farm in Bolton.  Each of these programs serves a different population and each uses a distinctive approach.  

The Mutual Assistance Association Coalition (MAA) of Massachusetts is currently exploring ways to connect immigrants and refugees from agrarian backgrounds with urban agriculture and food-systems organizations. This effort may also identify strategies to connect immigrants and refugees with training opportunities.

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Parent Strategy: 
Protect Natural Landscapes
Parent Sub-Strategy: 
D. Create a new generation of farmers through training, technical assistance and access to capital
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