Penn State supports beginning farmers.
Start Farming
Start Farming is a multi-disciplinary program for aspiring and beginning farmers, enhancing their success by providing information and hands-on training in production, marketing, financial management, as well as land and other resource acquisition. In addition to numerous courses and workshops, Start Farming's website includes a blog with timely news for beginning farmers, and a growing collection of factsheets and other online resources.
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Introduction to Soils
February 8, 2012
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2+2 Pesticide Recertification Meeting
February 28, 2012
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2+2 Pesticide Recertification Meeting
February 28, 2012
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Production Management Analysis Training (PMAT)
February 29, 2012
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Small-Scale Poultry for Beginning Farmers
February 29, 2012
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Exploring The Small Farm Dream
March 1, 2012
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Grazing School
March 1, 2012
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Pasture Management
March 6, 2012
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Strawberry / Bramble School 2012
March 7, 2012
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Social Media and Mobile Technology for Ag Business Webinar: Mobile Payment
March 7, 2012
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Land Contract Program Supports Land Owners Selling to New Farmers
February 13, 2012
Did you know the USDA’s Farm Service Agency offers a land contract program? This program provides an incentive to land owners who plan to sell their farm to a beginning or socially disadvantaged farmer. A land contract is a tool which can be used in transferring land to the next generation farmer as well.
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Organic Insecticides
February 8, 2012
In late January I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Galen Dively of the University of Maryland give an overview of organic insecticides at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Conference. Did you miss it? I’ll try to provide a recap.
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In Market
February 8, 2012
In my great-grandfather’s diary of his farming activities, you will find entries for most Saturdays that say “In market”. One can imagine what it took in the late 1800’s to get ready to be “in market”. It might be a bit easier to get to market today but anyone who sells at a four-hour-once-a-week farmer’s market can tell you, the preparation takes much longer. Winter is usually the time for planning the growing season. But, as we all know, growing it means we also need to sell it so winter is also a good time for planning for our market season.
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Customer Service: Are we where our customers want us to be?
January 30, 2012
The choices most consumers face for their food and fiber purchasing are many. Why do they shop with us? I expect they are comfortable with our brand of customer service delivery. However, we have some time yet before spring work to consider how we might best enhance the buying experience for our current and future customers.
Land Contract Program Supports Land Owners Selling to New Farmers
February 13, 2012Did you know the USDA’s Farm Service Agency offers a land contract program? This program provides an incentive to land owners who plan to sell their farm to a beginning or socially disadvantaged farmer. A land contract is a tool which can be used in transferring land to the next generation farmer as well.Organic Insecticides
February 8, 2012In late January I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Galen Dively of the University of Maryland give an overview of organic insecticides at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Conference. Did you miss it? I’ll try to provide a recap.In Market
February 8, 2012In my great-grandfather’s diary of his farming activities, you will find entries for most Saturdays that say “In market”. One can imagine what it took in the late 1800’s to get ready to be “in market”. It might be a bit easier to get to market today but anyone who sells at a four-hour-once-a-week farmer’s market can tell you, the preparation takes much longer. Winter is usually the time for planning the growing season. But, as we all know, growing it means we also need to sell it so winter is also a good time for planning for our market season.Customer Service: Are we where our customers want us to be?
January 30, 2012The choices most consumers face for their food and fiber purchasing are many. Why do they shop with us? I expect they are comfortable with our brand of customer service delivery. However, we have some time yet before spring work to consider how we might best enhance the buying experience for our current and future customers.