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Northeast Network of Immigrant Farming Projects

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The Northeast Network of Immigrant Farming Projects (NNIFP) was established in 2002 to share program strategies, network among projects with similar missions, and to share lessons learned.   Partner organizations include five immigrant and refugee projects in New England, and several other service providers.

Immigrant Farming Projects:

Flats Mentor Farm
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
New Farmer Development Project
New American Sustainable Agriculture Project
Nuestras Raices

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Heifer International
International Institute of Boston
International Institute of New Hampshire
Lutheran Social Services - Massachusetts
Massachusetts Organization of Immigrants and Refugees
National Immigrant Farming Initiative (Sponsors of the NNIFP Website)

The Northeast Network has continued to work to strengthen the capacity of the five Immigrant Farming Projects (IFPs) in the northeast, as well as to create a model for similar projects throughout the country.  NNIFP members meet throughout the year to share farmer training and technical assistance strategies and “lessons learned.”  The network also plans training activities and other partnership linkages covering communication, policy, and outreach.

NNIFP Resource Guides

NNIFP created a number of plain-language documents to be used by IFP staff and participants.  These documents use language that can be easily understood by anyone, including those with a low level of English literacy.  The documents developed include:

• The Guide to National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) End of Season Fruit and Vegetable Inquiry, which guides farmers through completing this survey allowing their production information to be included in national averages
• The Guide to Managing Risks on the Small Farm, which includes information about RMA programs;
• Exploring Your Small Farm Dream, adapted from the renowned New England Small Farm Institute Course;
• The Plain Language FSA Loan Guide, which includes basic steps required to determine eligibility, develop a business plan, and apply for a Farm Service Agency loan;
• Starting a Value Added Food Business, which includes information regarding processing of raw fruits and vegetables into finished products and packaging of value added products

NNIFP Training Activities

NNIFP has sponsored a number of network training activities for staff and farmers, including:

• Dismantling Racism Training
• Plain Language Training
• Exploring the Small Farm Dream
• Participatory Leadership Training
• Resource Sharing days

NNIFP Listserve

NNIFP sponsors a listserve for scheduling and arranging collaborative meetings, trainings, posting of conferences and other activities, including NNIFP-sponsored trainings.   If you are interested in being a member of this listserve, please e-mail Kimberley at nesfp@tufts.edu.

NNIFP Sponsors

NNIFP resource guides, trainings and other activities have been sponsored by:

• USDA Risk Management Agency
• USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (“SARE”)

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