Building and Sustaining Small Acreage Programs

Abstract: Living on the Land (LOL), a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education curriculum for small acreage landowners, ...

Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri - MU Extension

Small acreage enterprises may spin off from an existing, larger farm. Consider a farmer whose child or other relative wants to earn a living ...

Building and Sustaining Small Acreage Programs - TigerPrints

Abstract: Living on the Land (LOL), a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education curriculum for small acreage landowners, ...

Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources - USDA

This page provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information about access to capital, land management and conservation practices.

Solutions for Small-Scale Farms | Natural Resources Conservation ...

In addition to conservation assistance, USDA offers other programs and services geared toward small-scale farmers, such as microloans and crop insurance. Learn ...

Small Farm Certificate Program 2025 - Sustainable Student Farm

The U of I Small Farm Certification Program is for young and beginning farmers. It strives to provide skills-based education.

Beginners guide to starting a self-sustaining farm - Worldpackers

You might need assistance building a sturdy chicken coop or maintaining an effective compost pile. You'll need to learn how to save seeds, grow food organically ...

How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

USDA can help you get started or grow your operation through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance, and conservation programs ...

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities - SARE

Specifically, it addresses program resources in community development; sustainable land management; and value-added and diversified agriculture and forestry.

Programs help you get started in sustainable agriculture

Many people feel that the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service have nothing to do with them.

Farm to Table: Building Local and Regional Food Systems - SARE

Discover a wealth of educational materials for farmers, ranchers, ag professionals, community organizers and others who are striving to reconfigure the ...

Overview: Farm Bill Programs & Grants

Provides low-interest loans (up to $500,000) for construction of commodity storage facilities, including fruit and vegetable cold storage, as well as buildings ...

Access to Capital | Small Farm Sustainability

VAPG Program - The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program is a competitive grants program administered by the Rural Business Cooperative Service at USDA to ...

Sustainable Student Farm

Small Farm Programs · The Small Farm Incubator Program · Small Farm Certificate ... Fruit Research Farm Building. 2711 South Race. Urbana, IL 61802. 217-722 ...

Whole Farm Management: From Start-up to Sustainability

Farming is a business, as well as a way of life. Whole Farm Management is a comprehensive guide developed by the Small Farms Program at Oregon State ...

Plan Your New Farm Operation | Farmers.gov

A good farm business plan is your roadmap to start-up, profitability, and growth, and provides the foundation for your conversation with USDA.

Cornell Small Farms Program - Cornell University

Small farms can help build human capacity, revitalize ... programs that support and encourage the sustainability of diverse, thriving small farms.

Small Farm Program - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The program targets assistance to socially disadvantaged producers, limited-resource producers and small producers (those with an income of $250,000 or less).

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project | We help new farmers find ...

Join us for our monthly National Program - Networking Sessions. In November, we'll explore the benefits and challenges of having a demonstration farm within a ...

Small Farm Initiative | The Green Urban Lunch Box

The Small Farm Initiative is a farmer training program that teaches people how to farm in urban spaces using sustainable growing methods. ... build the soil food ...