Exploring the Small Farm Dream - April 8, 2025 - April 29, 2025

Virtual Live Webinar

The Exploring the Small Farm Dream course, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators, is designed to help you, and your partner, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you.

The four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion, curated research tools, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started.

Register By: April 1, 2025

Event fee: $50 per business: The fee includes registration for two business partners from a farm, along with materials and resources.

For Fees and Registration Go online at: https://web.cvent.com/event/683f3737-d98b-421e-b5f8-98363801625e/websitePage:f5f1940b-980e-4398-96f6-3b681ef5e4a3

Who is this for?

• Anyone interested in starting a small farm business

• Hobby and lifestyle farmers who are considering developing their farm into a business

• Recently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business

• Immigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the United States

• Recent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture

Individuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member

Those who are considering an on-farm market, farmer’s market vendors, farm stands, livestock and poultry growers, and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.

What will you learn?

• Access agricultural resources as a new or beginning farmer

• Discover opportunities on how to connect with local farm business owners, agricultural professionals, and others interested in new farm enterprises

• Manage a small business

• Assess and manage risks

• Identify and secure necessary resources for your farm business

• Engage family and resource partners in decision-making

• Evaluate various farm enterprise options

• Develop an action plan to turn your farm dream into reality

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants after the live event.

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