Professional Development Program promotes sustainable farms and rural communities through: State Sustainable Ag Coordinators State Strategic Plans Competitive Training Projects Guidebook for State Coordinators For more information about the Professional Development Program contact: David Redhage at (918) 647-9123 or dredhage at kerrcenter.com

The Professional Development program provides sustainable agriculture education and outreach strategies for Cooperative Extension Service personnel, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and others who work directly with farmers and ranchers.

Who can apply?
Agricultural professionals such as Cooperative
Extension, NRCS, FSA and other USDA staff, agricultural consultants, non-governmental organizations, farmer trainers and others.

What activities are eligible?
Training activities may include seminars, workshops, farm tours, or on-farm demonstrations. Or they may develop, market and distribute training materials such as handbooks or videos. Activities may take place in a single state, multiple states or throughout the entire southern region.

Successful proposals include:

• A focus on developing sustainable agriculture systems or moving existing systems toward sustainable agriculture as defined in the 1990 Farm Bill.
• A central purpose of providing training to Cooperative Extension Service agents; NRCS, FSA and other USDA agency personnel; consultants; and other professionals, including farmers, who will serve as trainers.