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ISED supports a network of refugee incubator farm programs around the U.S. These programs provide farmland, training and market access to beginning farmers who arrived as refugees. Most growers are English Language Learners (ELL). We designed these resources to support ELL farmers, their trainers, and interpreters. But, anyone can easily use these resources.
Since 2015, we have created shared resources for refugee farmer training programs. Many farming materials rely on a lot of written English. Instead, we offer:
- Information for small-scale producers of specialty crops.
- Illustrated, visual materials.
- Simple design and layout.
- Plain Language, featuring shorter words and sentences.
- Supports English Language Learners.
- Language is easy for instructors to read or interpreters to interpret.
- Print and digital formats available
- Video and audio files available via YouTube.
LICENSE INFO.
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MORE RESOURCE SITES
Farmer resources and crop growing guides. Visual learning for ELL farmers.
Photos of insects, insect damage, and other farm-related things.
Photos of insects, insect damage, crop damage and disease, and forestry management photos.
Farm Answers is where Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program (BFRDP) grantees share their resources.
More information about farm training programs.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education website. Farmer resources on sustainability and climate.
ATTRA, or Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas. Sustainable agriculture information for farmers, ranchers, and educators.
Natural Resources Conservation Service. Resources about sustainability, climate, and conservation.
Organic pest control and photos of pests.
Fruit tree pest management.
Information about bees and beekeeping
Cover Crop information. Photos of cover crop roots.