ASU launches mentorship program to grow more organic farmers

ASU organic farming mentorship

Arizona State University has launched KERNEL, a nationwide five-year mentorship program to train more farmers in organic crop production.

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  1. Arizona State University has launched KERNEL, a nationwide five-year mentorship program to train more farmers in organic crop production.
  2. Experts say consumer demand for organic food outpaces domestic supply, with billions spent annually on foreign organic imports.
  3. The program pairs aspiring farmers with experienced mentors, who can earn up to $5,000, to help them through the difficult three-year transition to certified organic production.
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