New to Farming

Examine the requirements of this rigorous but rewarding life

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden

http://www.learngrowconnect.org/what/on-farm/public#farmdreams

An interactive workshop, covering types of sustainable farming careers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with a series of self-assessments to help be better prepared to decide whether to pursue a farming business is the right choice for you.

Sponsoring Organization:
Angelic Organics Learning Center

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting an Agricultural Business Right for You?

http://www.smallfarm.org/main/for_new_farmers/exploring_the_small_farm_dream/

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. Both in person courses (offered in limited locations) or a workbook (for purchase) to work through on your own are offered.

Sponsoring Organization:
NESFI New England Small Farm Institute

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

Livestock Farming Skills Evaluation

http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/fb/Animal-Farming-Skills-Evaluation.pdf

The Livestock Farming Skills Evaluation is a survey of livestock production, farm management and marketing skills and may be used by beginning and prospective farmers to assess competence areas in livestock production.

Sponsoring Organization:
Land Stewardship Project
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