Are you looking to start a farm? Do you have plans to begin selling a food product? Are you a couple years into operating your farm or food business and could benefit from refining your business plan? Join a small cohort of beginning farmers to learn from topic experts and get paired with a farm mentor for the series.

The Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring program is a 10-week series that leads 15 beginning farmers and food entrepreneurs through the process of planning their business. Through weekly webinars with topic experts and one-on-one meetings with mentors, participants will learn the key components of starting a business with the goal of creating a new or refined business plan.

We are seeking beginning farmers and food entrepreneurs who are committed to developing a farm or food business in any sector. This series is best suited for someone who has already begun producing or selling a product or establishing their business.