Zenger Farm Internships
Zenger Farm offers internships that teach farming skills and help build a career in the food system.
read moreHeadwaters Farm Incubator Program
Headwaters Farm Incubator Program is designed to assist in the development of new farmers. The program involves leasing out sections of EMSWCD’s Headwaters Farm to motivated, experienced individuals who will use it as a launching pad for their own farming endeavors.
read moreProgram Info: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) – Resources for Beginning & Minority Farmers
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) - Resources for Beginning & Minority Farmers is a list of blog posts and other informational resources pertaining to beginning and BIPOC farmers.
read moreCALF Partner: Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN)
The Oregon Community Food System Network (OCFSN) is a 501(c)(3) made up of a collaboration of nonprofit organizations and allies dedicated to strengthening local and regional food systems to deliver better economic, social, health, and environmental outcomes across the state.
read moreNew England Small Farms Institute
New farmers may be new to farming, or they may have grown up on a farm. New farmers may be young, but they may just as likely be career changers or retirees. New farmers may be exploring the idea of starting a farm, actively planning to start a farm, or be in the first years…
read moreCivil Eats Young Farmer Publication
Civil Eats publishes a regular column aimed at uniting young farmers.
read moreGuide: ATTRA Financing Your Farm – Guidance for Beginning Farmers
Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers (2011)- ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture publication. The purpose of this publication is to lay out several financing options available to beginning farmers to start a farm, and to illuminate the step-by-step process of applying for a loan. Small-/medium-scale sustainable farmers and those new to the world of finance are…
read moreProgram Info: USDA Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
This page provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information about access to capital, land management and conservation practices, managing risk, finding local markets, and other educational resources.
read moreLoan Opportunity: Oregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program aka Aggie Bonds
Eligibility: Farm owners of small to midsize farms and must not have a cumulative net worth of $750,000. Region: Oregon resident The Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program, better known as the Aggie Bond Program, provides affordable financing to new farmers for financing capital purchases. This program allows lenders to provide lower interest lending to…
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