Intel for Ag – Intel for Ag helps producers explore basic factors to consider before adding a new agricultural enterprise to their farms. With this information, producers can make well-informed decisions about how to diversify and maintain sustainable farm enterprises. … Continued
The National Resource Guide for Producers is a starting point for navigating changes with federal funding and programming. The resources are for agricultural producers of all sizes and scales, with a focus on resources available nationwide. PNW Producer Resource Guide … Continued
Podcast: The HotSeat – StartUP Hutch – Expert Jenny Doty of the Heartland Regional Food Business Center and K-State Research and Extension Great informational podcast for resources, background, and food systems information. Where does our food come from and how … Continued
This guide from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition provides an in-depth look at dozens of federal programs and policies most important to sustainable agriculture. It details how they can be accessed by farmers, ranchers, and grassroots organizations nationwide. URL: Visit … Continued
This program supports independently owned meat and poultry processing businesses with funds to provide more and better processing options for local livestock producers by modernizing, increasing, diversifying and decentralizing meat and poultry processing capacity, including support for rendering. URL: Visit … Continued
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program provides grants to organizations for education, mentoring and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers. URL: Visit resource
Proceedings of the Farm Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture September 13, 2023 conference on U.S. farm households’ social and economic needs. URL: Visit resource
The toolkit lays out the common operational elements that most urban farmers must consider as they start up or grow their operations. URL: Visit resource
The budgeting tools in this toolkit can help guide small-scale farmers when analyzing net returns. URL: Visit resource