WRF Education
The education phase of the certification program includes face-to-face and online teaching methods utilizing university and Extension education, and it takes place over 9-12 months. All participants will work with their WRF team contact and enroll in core education programs. Each participant enrolls in different elective programs, which are based on the participant’s self -assessment and interests. An example of an individualized learning plan can be found below.
Example education plan for WRF program. Photo from draft Weather Ready Farms program (2020).
WRF Verification
In the verification phase, participants reflect on concepts learned and apply new or altered crop management strategies to reduce the impact of climate variation and extreme weather. An Extension professional, or designated person, can act as the WRF advisor and verifier to work with each participant to confirm the management strategies used on his/her farm. Verification encompasses information from the self-assessment and education phases, and this phase of the certification program is approximately three months for each participant.
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