Ready to start your Farm Business?
NOTE: As a result of paused funding, this program and its services are paused until further notice.
The SWVA Field School is a beginning farmer training program that includes training on business planning, finances, and marketing all geared toward helping beginning farmers create sustainable and profitable small farms. The Field School is made up of two sessions: the Summer Field School and the Winter Business Intensive.
Winter Business Intensive
About: Eight intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. Students will participate in topics such as business planning, sustainable practices, financial management, marketing, and more. You can sign up for individual classes or the whole series. NOTE: This is helpful prep if you’re planning to apply for the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Business Builder Subaward.
Summer Field School
About: Eight on-farm classes to where students will have the opportunity to visit local farms and hear about different successful production methods implemented there. Topics include soil health/no-till farming, season extension, forest farming, cattle work, and more.
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