Whole Farm Planning

The Land Acquisition and Tenure module is designed to help beginning farmers and ranchers develop and implement farm tenure and transfer goals as part of the whole farm plan.  Established farmers who are planning for the transfer of farm may also find their module useful. 

The Holistic Business Management module is designed to help beginning farmers and ranchers develop and implement early financial and resource management goals as part of the whole farm plan. 

The Marketing module is designed to help beginning farmers and ranchers develop and implement their goals for market analysis, product establishment, and development of viable marketing channels. 

The purpose of the Introduction to Whole Farm Planning module is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in Virginia to make informed farm planning decisions by introducing them to the whole farm planning process. 

"If you’ve been struggling to make your farm operation profitable without driving yourself into the ground, this financial planning course is for you.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about wholesale marketing requirements.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: the benefits and costs of extending the growing season; simple methods of season extension; materials and costs for season extension.

A two-page overview of Good Agricultural Practices geared specifically towards sustainable, small-scale fruit and vegetable producers.

A two-page overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and how it impacts small farmers selling their product in "local" markets.

This guide is designed as an annotated bibliography to help you discover the resources you need to develop successful food safety plans and practices, including good agricultural practices (GAPs), risk management planning, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).