ORGANIZATION
NESFI New England Small Farm Institute
Phone:
413-323-4531
Mailing Address:
New England Small Farm Institute
275 Jackson St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Sponsored and Affiliated Programs
Exploring the Small Farm Dream is designed to help aspiring farmers learn what it takes to start and manage a commercial agricultural businesses, and decide whether this is a path they really want to take.
NESFI promotes small farm development by providing information and training for aspiring, beginning and transitioning farmers.
Sponsored and Affiliated Resources
"This publication addresses farmland access, transfer, affordability and stewardship.
Although somewhat dated (no inclusion of using the internet for surveys and research), this article gives practical tips for aspiring farmers on how to evaluate the market for new products and services.
This is a collection of FAQs for aspiring farmers concerned about farming risks. It covers topics such as paying for health care; managing pest damage; hiring agricultural help; and maintaining resilient relationships.
This is a checklist of tasks suggested by established farmers. These items are important to do before opening for business on "Day One."
This worksheet helps users to assess their personal risk tolerance as they contemplate a career in small-scale farming.
This short self-assessment tool helps the user to rate his or her proficiency in essential farm management skills.
This self-assessment tool, based on contributions from a panel of experienced farmers, allows the user to rate their levels of the knowledge and skills required to successfully own and operate a farm.
This is a list of frequently asked questions faced by many new and aspiring farmers when trying to launch a farm enterprise.