agricultural mechanics

Ag Mechanics Trainings Available

Our Upcoming Winter trainings for Ag Mechanics are up and ready to go!  With some old favorites (like our chainsaw classes and walk-behind tractor) and some new opportunities like the Hand Tool Maintenance and Upkeep class. As someone that has taken a couple of these classes myself, I find that I am constantly pulling the skills I’ve […]

Ag Mechanics Classes Help New and Beginning Farmers

Connecticut’s new and beginning farmers face numerous tasks and expenses when starting their farm businesses. To support these farmers, UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program offers a comprehensive suite of workshops and programming. One of the standout offerings each winter for new farmers is the Ag-Mechanics series.  Ag-Mechanics workshops focus on equipping farmers with practical skills […]

AG Mechanics Workshop Series hosted by Solid Ground

Solid Ground is excited to Announce our 2021-2022 Ag-Mechanics Workshop Series! (COST PER WORKSHOP $25 – Lunch included | SPACES ARE LIMITED! If the cost is prohibitive, you may request a stipend for lost wages and/or travel, by emailing Rebecca.Toms@UConn.edu Please contact us 2 weeks in advance with special needs (dietary, translation, accessibility, etc.) We’ll […]