Digital roots: Computer Literacy for Farmers
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • 2:00PM - 4:00 PM
Location to be decided
Digital Roots: Computer Literacy for Farmers is a hands-on workshop designed to equip farmers with essential entry level digital skills. Ideal for farmers who: need to gain computer skills and practical tools to improve efficiency, want to bridge the digital divide, access services, and grow a farm business in today’s connected world.
To build and support farm management and communication, participants will learn how to navigate computers, tablets, and/or smartphones; use email and digital mailing systems, search for reliable agricultural resources; and access USDA and ag support service tools online. This workshop also introduces the basics of AI, graphics, word processing software, record-keeping using Excel or Google Sheets, and explores how to market farm products using social media.
For more information, contact Tabitha Bugg at (804) 892-2997 or at tbugg@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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