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Frontline to Farm provides online education modules for military veterans and other beginning farmers.

Our focus is on small farm swine production integrated with agroforestry practices. Swine production enables nutrient cycling on the farm and increases biodiversity. We also include information on grazing animals and pasture forage plants that transform solar energy into food and sequester carbon in the soil.

Engage with our materials at your own pace. The modules and supporting materials are open to anyone. Meet other participants and expand your network via our social media. Contact us with any questions, comments or concerns frontlinetofarm@appstate.edu

Modules available

Land Access for Beginning Farmers
Sponsored by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

This module will cover:

  • Are you ready to buy a farm?
  • Land leasing considerations
  • Buying a farm
  • Farm succession planning
  • Resources for finding farmland
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Birth-Related Health Concerns in Ruminant Animals
Created by “Going Whole Hog” grant partners USDA-NIFA-BFRDP 2020-49400-32401

This module will cover:

  • Birthing seasons
  • Pregnancy related health concerns
  • Identifying signs of labor
  • Babies in distress
  • Bottle babies
  • Newborn observations
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Holistic Health: Grazing Animals
Created by “Going Whole Hog” grant partners USDA-NIFA-BFRDP 2020-49400-32401

This module will cover:

  • Creating a health management plan
  • Assessing herd/flock health
  • Finding a veterinarian
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Raising and Finishing Animals on Pasture
Created by “Going Whole Hog” grant partners USDA-NIFA-BFRDP 2020-49400-32401

This module will cover:

  • Selecting the right breeds of cattle, sheep and goats
  • Moving animals to new pasture
  • Hay feeding
  • Finishing on grass
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