Farmer Starter is an immersive farmer training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business.

Through a blend of in-field training and formal classroom education, the 5 month program trains students in:

• Organic, regenerative, and sustainable growing methods

• Soil health and fertility management

• Organic pest and disease control methods

• Greenhouse management and propagation

• Holistic farm planning & crop planning

• Equipment use & maintenance

• Business planning

• Marketing

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Students graduate the program with practical knowledge and experience in organic and sustainable growing methods and entrepreneurial skills necessary to establish a successful market farm.

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Beginning to Intermediate Farmer and Rancher Program Development: Formative Evaluation

This project was supported by the USDA-NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), award number 2021-70033-35635