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Southeast Incubator Program

Contact Name & Title: David Hiney, Heifer International Appalachian-Southeastern Region
Address: 114 Pembrook Ct.
City, State & Zipcode: Athens, GA 30605
Phone: 706-354-6000; fax: 800-481-9503
Email: david.hiney@heifer.org
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Project Description:

An umbrella project of Heifer International, this project assists immigrant families who are transitioning from farmworkers to start their own farm operations.  The Incubator Program facilitates local immigrant support networks, offers mentorship opportunities for beginning farmers, connects farmers with local and Farm-to-School markets, and emphasizes specialty crop production and added-value opportunities.  The program aims to work with 20 farmworker families in Georgia.  Strategic partnerships have been developed with the New North Florida Cooperative and the Holy Trinity Cenacle to help facilitate land, technical and marketing assistance.


Mission: The goal of this program is to create an equitable partnership that improves social and economic conditions for farmworker families by networking them together for sustainable agriculture.
Sponsoring Organization: Heifer International
Immigrant Communities Served: Latino farmers and farmworkers
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Agricultural Crops & Products: green beans, collards, other vegetables, possibly poblanos and chiles.
Areas of Expertise: Mentorship, Farm to School, Community and Organizational Development
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