Northeast Region

Program is available and open to anyone in the northeast U.S. including CT, DE, DC, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VM.

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New Farmer Hub Northeast Beginning Farmer Project

http://nebeginningfarmers.org/farmers/

This site offers tutorials, videos, and links to people who can help you develop your farm plans.

Work through the following topics in order to get a solid foundation for your farm plans. Complete the online worksheets in the tutorials to apply concepts to your situation and create a written farm plan.

Sponsoring Organization:
Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Farm Financing - Small Farm Loans

http://thecarrotproject.org/financing

The Carrot Project offer loans to small farms in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, especially those having difficulty obtaining credit and use or are moving toward organic/sustainable practices or serve local and regional markets.

Sponsoring Organization:
The Carrot Project

Financing Small-scale and Part-time Farms

http://agalternatives.aers.psu.edu/publications/financing_small-part_farms.pdf

This publication examines the steps a farmer should take to secure a loan, as well as the major lenders that serve the small-scale agricultural sector.

Sponsoring Organization:
Pennsylvania State University Extension

Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Menu of Courses

http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/

Webpage provides list of courses available through the NE Beginning Farmers Project including descriptions and availability.

Sponsoring Organization:
Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Rodale Institute

http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/

The Experimental Farm is a 333-acre, certified organic farm. On-farm research. Research publications and educational activities linking healthy people to healthy soil. Sponsors field days, conferences, seminars, workshops, and farm tours. Internships available.

Sponsoring Organization:
Rodale Institute

Practical Training in Biodynamics

http://www.pfeiffercenter.org/one_year_training.aspx

The Pfeiffer Center’s One-Year, Part-Time Practical Training in Biodynamics consists of thirteen full-day workshops and features a mix of classroom talks and field activities on topics such as making and applying the biodynamic preparations; composting; agricultural handwork and pruning; weed and pest control; the honeybee; and more.

Sponsoring Organization:
Pfeiffer Center for Biodynamics and Environmental Education

Finger Lakes Permaculture Design Certification Course

http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/?page_id=362

"The class equips students with a whole systems approach to design and to the principles, techniques, and challenges of permaculture as a system of sustainable design.

Sponsoring Organization:
Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute

Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute

http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/

The Institute offer opportunities to learn sustainable, ecological design methods including workshops, study groups, an apprentice program, and an intensive Permaculture Design Certification Course.

Sponsoring Organization:
Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute

Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm and Apprenticeship Program

http://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/

The certified organic Ecosystem Farm "serves as a teaching model for sustainable agriculture and the future of farming." Farmers and apprentices use "formal and informal research to determine the best agricultural practices." The Accokeek Foundation's CSA program and its educational programs at the Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stew

Sponsoring Organization:
Accokeek Foundation

Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship

http://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/

"The Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship was created to teach and inspire people to use principles and practices of sustainability in agriculture and everyday life.

Sponsoring Organization:
Accokeek Foundation