ORGANIZATION

Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy

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Mailing Address:
150 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111

Sponsored and Affiliated Programs

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
"We provide constructive environments and strategies that support new producers and create opportunities for them to strengthen agricultural capacities, share learning experiences, and build better communities.
National Incubator Farm Training Initiative (NIFTI)
Along with six other experienced farm incubator programs, the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project has developed a two-year dissemination and technical assistance program to serve new and emerging programs. Activities include include:

Sponsored and Affiliated Resources

Map of Available Farmland in Massachusetts
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project offers assistance with locating, evaluating and matiching farmers to farmland in Massachusetts and surrounding regions.
Plain Language Guide to Starting a Value Added Food Business
"This guide is written for people who would like to enhance their income through processing produce. If you are thinking about food processing, it is a good idea to ask yourself a lot of questions before you begin.
Plain Language Guide to Managing Risks on the Small Farm
"This guide is written for people who wish to learn about the risks of farming. If you are thinking about earning money through farming, it is a good idea to ask yourself a lot of questions before you begin.
Plain Language Guide to Harvesting Your Crops
"This guide is written for people who wish to enhance their farm skills by learning about produce handling that takes place after the harvest .
Plain Language Guide to Applying for a Farm Service Agency Loan
The purpose of this guide is to explain "FSA has different kinds of loans that you can apply for, depending on your current farming status and what you need the loan for.
Plain Language Guide to Selling at a Farmers Market: A Guidebook of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
"This guide is written for people who have an interest in selling at the farmer’s market. If you are thinking about marketing your produce, it is a good idea to ask yourself a lot of questions before you plant the first seed.