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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">National Young Farmers Coalition – Western Montana Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Are you interested in being a co-leader?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Community Food & Agriculture Coalition (CFAC) is looking to start a Western Montana National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) Chapter. We are looking for four individuals who would be interested in being a chapter co-leader. Two of the
four co-leaders need to be full time farmers, and <b>must reside within a 2-3 hour radius of Missoula</b>. Once the four co-leaders are determined a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be selected from the group.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white">Many of the challenges we face as young farmers can be tackled at home through strong networks. That’s why farmers across the country are forming NYFC chapters that support collaboration and advocacy. From
organizing cooperative buying clubs to equipment shares to barn parties, NYFC chapters are a platform for forging collective success and connectedness.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The<b> </b></span><a href="http://www.youngfarmers.org">National Young Farmers Coalition</a><span class="gmail-messagebody"><span style="color:black"> (NYFC) is the only national advocacy organization focused solely
on the needs of young and beginning farmers and ranchers. </span></span><span style="color:black">Since 2010, NYFC has built a grassroots base of over 130,000 supporters and launched 38 farmer-led chapters in 27 states, including two affiliate chapters in
New Mexico. NYFC helps young farmers become leaders in their communities, and ensures young farmers a seat at the table within all levels of government. In the last farm bill, NYFC helped create the FSA Microloan Program, brought together a coalition to save
$60 million for farmland conservation, and fought for young farmer education. At this year’s Convergence in Albuquerque, the NYFC young farmer leaders will strategize how to continue that momentum in this next farm bill cycle. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NYFC works on a number of agricultural policy issues like access to land and student loan forgiveness. In 2012, the average age of US farmers was 58, with only 6% of farmers under the age of 35 years old. By starting a NYFC chapter in Montana,
we can support and encourage young people to get involved in agriculture.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Each November, farmers from across the country convene for the <span class="gmail-messagebody">NYFC National Leadership Convergence.
</span>The Convergence brings together young farmer leaders from across the country to share best practices, learn key organizing and advocacy skills, and inform NYFC’s farm bill platform and projects for the year ahead. All NYFC chapters are eligible to send
two chapter leaders to the Convergence as long as they have signed the Chapter Agreement by July 1st. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Chapter Requirements:<o:p></o:p></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Each of the co-leaders needs to member of the National Young Farmers Coalition ($35 annual dues), however there are members benefits available (discount on seeds, equipment, etc.)<u><o:p></o:p></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The chapter must convene at least four times a year for meetings, social events, farm tours, etc.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are you interested in becoming a co-leader? If so, please contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Tori Managan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Farm Finance Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Community Food & Agriculture Coalition<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> (406) 924-9648<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="mailto:Tori@MissoulaCFAC.org">Tori@MissoulaCFAC.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Free One-on-One Beginning Farmer/Rancher<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Business Planning and Coaching<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">The Community Food & Agriculture Coalition provides <b>one-on-one, business planning, and technical assistance
</b>to beginning farmers and ranchers in Montana. We can offer:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">Business coaching to develop marketing, business and/or financial plans for your farm business<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">Provide information about financing opportunities and requirements<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">Assistance with completing and submitting financing applications
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white">Business planning services are available to beginning farmers and ranchers who are interested in in-depth work related to your farm business. Our work involves
identifying strengths and weaknesses, setting goals and creating a vision, financial analysis, enterprise budgeting, cash flow planning, and developing full business plans.
</span>These services are available to beginning farmers and ranchers (in operation less than 10 years), with a specific focus on <b>small-scale, diversified, or direct marketing</b> operations in Western and Southwest Montana.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Interested? Please contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;background:white"><b>Tori Managan</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white">Farm Business Finance Specialist - Community Food & Agriculture Coalition<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white">(406) 924-9648<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><a href="mailto:tori@missoulacfac.org">tori@missoulacfac.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Tori Managan<br>
Farm Business Finance & Grants Management Specialist<br>
Community Food & Agriculture Coalition<br>
Office: 328 E. Main Street Suite 1 <br>
Mail: P.O.Box 7025, Missoula, MT 59807<br>
Phone: 406-924-9648<br>
www.MissoulaCFAC.org<o:p></o:p></p>
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