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Pest ID class - 1 of 2

Word document class outline pertaining to common pests and practicing identification.  Class includes game to identify common pests and test farmer knowledge.  All regions. English Level: Beginning. Farming Level: beginning. Literacy Level: Pre.

CLASS OUTLINE - Class 2 for new participants -Farming 101

Gives a very basic introduction to the principles of growing produce in Maine with an emphasis on highlighting both what is similar to farming in Africa and what is different from farming in Africa.

Onions - Sets vs. Seeds - 2 of 2

Powerpoint presentation for farmers of onion production. Pros and cons of starting onions with seeds or sets. Outlines costs of a variety of onions. Paired with Class Outlines - Onions sets vs. seeds. All regions. English level: Beginner. Farming level: Beginner. Literacy level: Pre.

Growing healthy tomatoes class - 2 of 2

Powerpoint presentation for farmers of tomato production. Includes common diseases, strategies for pest and disease management, different tomato varieties, and production. Paired with Growing Healthy Tomatoes Class - 1 of 2 outline. All regions. English level: Beginner. Farming level: Beginner. Literacy level: Pre. Keywords: tomato, cherry tomato, sauce tomato, heirloom tomato, seeding, germination, vegetable production, transplant

Growing Crops in High Tunnels

Powerpoint presentation for farmers about the purpose and benefits of using a high tunnel system.  Includes infromation about selecting style and location, sizing, construction.  All Regions. English Level: emerging/developing.  Farming level: beginning/intermediate.  Literacy Level: Moderate.  Key words: high tunnel, construction.

Natural Resources Conservation Services

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Powerpoint presentation for farmers outlining the role of the natural resources conservation services in supporting farmers in soil management strategies. Vermont region. English Level: Intermediate. Farming Level: Intermediate. Literacy Level: Moderate. Keywords: NRCS, conservation, sustainability, Vermont, erosion

Nepali Vocabulary - to English

PDF vocabulary list for farmers with common vegetables, herbs and fruits in both English and Nepali.  All Regions. English Level: Beginning. Farming Level: Beginning. Literacy Level: low. Key Words: vocabulary, Nepali.

Seed Saving

Powerpoint presentation for farmers about the basics of seed saving and pollination, and the distinction between annuals, biennials and perennials.  Covers topics like hybrid seeds, open-pollination, cross pollination, self pollination. English Level: Emerging. Farming Level: Beginning. Literacy Level: Low. Key Words: Seeds, hybrid, tomatoes, pollination.

Soil Management

Powerpoint Presentation for farmers presenting different aspects of soil quality and techniques and strategies for soil management. Different strategies covered include cover cropping, crop rotation, mulching, fertility plans, and irrigation. English Level: Beginning. Farming Level: Beinning. Literacy Level: Pre. Keywords: soil management, crop rotation, fertility, fertilizer

Time Management

PDF Handout for farmers about managing time between planning, seeding, maintenance, harvesting and marketing according to season.  North East Region.  English Level: Beginning.  Farming Level: Beginning.  LIieracy Level: Low.

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