Farm Beginnings
Launch or grow your sustainable farming business alongside other aspiring and beginning farmers.
NOFA-VT facilitates long-term learning cohorts and mentorship pairings for farmers to assist in their growth and development through knowledge sharing, hands-on experience, and network building. Learn more about the different peer-learning opportunities below.
Launch or grow your sustainable farming business alongside other aspiring and beginning farmers.
Continue developing your farm business alongside other early-stage farmers with programming shaped to your interests.
If you're a long-time organic farmer with experience to share or you're just starting to consider implementing organic practices, we can connect you with a mentor/ee.
Increase your understanding of soil health and climate resilience and form relationships with other soil health enthusiasts. There are two Soil Health Stewards cohorts: one for livestock and dairy farms and one for vegetable farms.
Gain the skills, resources, and network you need to host field trips, increase your comfort with hands-on activities, and develop relationships with local classrooms. Note: This is a one-year program for a 2023-24 cohort.
Looking for specific assistance in developing or transitioning your farm?