Beginning farmers and ranchers face a plethora of problems early on. Burnout and failure rates run high. Financial stability challenges often hit within the first 1-5 years of operation. Cash flow and ...

Purdue Extension is hosting a virtual Beginning Farmer Program for small-scale and urban farmers looking to improve their business planning with a newer farm. The program will be Thursdays from Jan. 8 ...

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition released findings today (Oct. 19, 2017) from its comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher ...

Other support options for beginning farmers include USDA Farm Service Agency Beginning Farmer and Rancher loans. Financial ...

“Hands-on” best describes the Beginning Farmer Training Program at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland. And prepare for those hands to get a little dirty. Over seven months — from ...

The Purdue Beginning Farmer program seeks to support new farmers determine their mission and vision through statewide programs, projects with partnering agencies, and targeted farm events to build ...

A University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff program offering hands-on guidance and education to beginning farmers in eastern and southern Arkansas is seeking students through February. The U.S. Department ...

STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation announced the approval of two significant loans for ...