Learn more about becoming a farmer by visiting the Greenhorns Web site, https://greenorns.org. Find books, guides, and other resources on organic farming. Another excellent way to explore the field (without breaking a sweat) is by reading books such as Ann Larkin Hansen's The Organic Farming Manual (North Adams, Mass.: Storey Publishing, 2010) and Peter V. Fossel's The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener (White River Junction, Vt.: Chelsea Green Publishing, 2018).
Organizations such as the National 4-H Council (https://4-h.org) and the National FFA Organization (https://www.ffa.org) offer good opportunities for learning about, visiting, and participating in farming activities. Agricultural colleges often have their own farms where students can gain actual experience in farm operations in addition to classroom work.
If you are between the ages of five and 22, you can join the National Junior Horticulture Association, which offers horticulture-related projects, contests, and other activities, as well as career information. Visit http://www.njha.org for more information.
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