"The Girl with Grit" – Reposted from the USDA Blog
Starting a farm is no easy path, and overcoming financial obstacles is a huge part of the high risk of failure. New farmers often come up against high costs of land and equipment, just a couple of the many barriers to entry. If our generation is to successfully continue the American agricultural legacy, we need to […]
Two Financial Assistance Programs Available from The Carrot Project
The Carrot Project is an organization that works to support small and mid-sized farmers and farm businesses by expanding financing access and helping farmers to build successful and financially sustainable businesses through financial education. Here are a couple Carrot Project programs that could benefit you, so check them out! The Carrot Project Current Programs Summary […]
Free Finances and Management Worksheet for New Farms
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has put out a management and finances worksheet for organic farmers to test where they stand, entitled “Organic Farmers: Steps to Success.” The tool first takes you through a series of questions on management skills and personal qualities needed to run the business so that you can see what needs […]