Rachel Greenberg
Coverage of Rachel Greenberg in the Nexus archive.
- Becoming a farmer is hard. This Michigan program wants to help.
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Traverse City, Michigan, offers a seven-month training program for aspiring farmers, teaching skills like pest management and farm business planning. The program, run by the Grand Traverse Conservation District, reduces economic pressures by selling produce to local buyers and donating leftovers, focusing on regenerative agriculture to improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gases.
- This northern Michigan program hopes to cultivate the next generation of farmers
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Traverse City, Michigan, offers a seven-month training program for aspiring farmers to address challenges like high costs, land access, and climate change. Participants learn regenerative agriculture practices and business planning, with produce distributed to local buyers and food rescue operations rather than seeking profit.