Resources for Beginning Farmer
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Systems for New and Beginning Farmers | Dec 9, 2016 | AAEC-114P | |||
Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part II: Introduction of Financial Systems for New and Beginning Farmers | There are many factors to consider before starting a new farm enterprise. Financial management is an important component in the startup and decision-making processes for beginning farmers. The purpose of this series of publications is to inform Virginia agribusiness owners and managers about farm financial risk management tools,
techniques, and resources available to help them prepare and use a financial systems approach for their operations. |
Oct 19, 2016 | AAEC-115P | ||
Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part III: Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets for New and Beginning Farmers | There are many factors to consider before starting a new farm enterprise. Financial management is an important
component in the startup and decision-making processes for beginning farmers. The purpose of this series of publications is to inform Virginia agribusiness owners and managers about farm financial risk management tools,
techniques, and resources available to help them prepare and use a financial systems approach for their operations. |
Oct 19, 2016 | AAEC-116P | ||
Introduction to Labor Issues for Beginning Farmers | There are many factors to consider before you start a new farm enterprise.
Labor issues are often underemphasized in the decision-making processes of
beginning farmers. It is important to consider who you will hire, where you
will find help, how you will manage your employees, and what legal matters
are relevant to your farm. |
Feb 25, 2015 | AEE-106NP | ||
A Resource Guide for Start-up Military Veteran Farmers | Deciding what career to begin after discharging from the military is an important decision. Because agriculture can often bring a new sense of purpose and leadership to a veteran’s life, many are choosing farming as their new career. Military veterans offer unique skill sets and discipline that are needed in the rigorous daily life of a farmer. |
Dec 12, 2016 | AEE-152NP | ||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 1): Developing a farm enterprise | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-31NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 2): Exploring production goals | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-32NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 3): Measuring success | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-33NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 4): Economic challenges | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-34NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 5): Marketing challenges | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-35NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Mountain View Farm & Vineyard (Part 6): Balancing on-farm and off-farm employment | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-36NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Croushorn Farms (Part 1): Starting a new farm enterprise | Mar 25, 2013 | AEE-37NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Croushorn Farms (Part 2): Challenges to new farm enterprises | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-38NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Croushorn Farms (Part 3): Land and tenure acquisition | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-39NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Croushorn Farms (Part 4): Marketing and business management | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-40NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Juba Farm (Part 1): Starting a new farm enterprise | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-41NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Juba Farm (Part 2): Challenges to farming | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-42NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Juba Farm (Part 3): Crops grown on the farm | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-43NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Juba Farm (Part 4): Cultural differences in farming in the U.S. | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-44NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Huntley Farm & Seitz Angus (Part 1): Overview of a farm enterprise | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-45NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Huntley Farm & Seitz Angus (Part 2): Challenges in new farm enterprise | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-46NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Huntley Farm & Seitz Angus (Part 3): Advice for beginning farmers | Mar 26, 2013 | AEE-47NP | |||
Virginia Whole Farm Planning: An Educational Program for Farm Startup and Development (Introduction to Whole Farm Planning) | The purpose of the Introduction to Whole Farm Planning module is to help
beginning farmers and ranchers in Virginia make informed farm planning
decisions by introducing them to the whole farm planning process. |
Sep 16, 2014 | AEE-50P | ||
Virginia Whole Farm Planning: An Educational Program for Farm Startup and Development (Land Acquisition and Tenure) | The Land Acquisitions and Tenure module is designed to help beginning
farmers and ranchers develop and implement their farmland tenure and
transfer goals as part of the whole farm plan. Established farmers who are
planning for the transfer of their farm may also find this module useful.
The module includes concepts, worksheets, and examples to help you
assess your resources and preferences for successful start-up planning. |
Jun 11, 2015 | AEE-51P | ||
Successful Farm Startup for Beginners: Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program | Starting a farm is an exciting yet challenging opportunity.
As with any new undertaking, there is a lot to
think about before beginning a farm venture. Gaining
access to farmland, viable markets, capital and credit,
as well as hands-on training and resources are some of
the most important startup issues to consider as part of
the planning process.
You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?”
The purpose of this resource is to help newcomers make
informed decisions at the start of the planning process.
This “quick guide” is primarily designed for beginning
farmers and ranchers, but service providers will also
find this resource useful for answering questions about
the farm startup process. This foundational work offers
a valuable starting point on which to create a successful
whole farm plan for a new agricultural venture. |
Oct 14, 2013 | AEE-67P | ||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Program: Virginia Beginning Farmer Profiles | Aug 9, 2013 | AEE-70NP | |||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Program: Technical Assistance & Resource Directory | The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Resource Directory is to help beginning farmers and ranchers in Virginia know what resources and resource professionals are available to them as they plan their new farm or ranch. The service and resource professionals featured throughout this directory are Coalition partners and are excellent points of contact for beginning farmers/ranchers and other service providers.
The Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Program is a state-wide and coalition-based Extension program housed in Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Extension Education. |
Aug 28, 2013 | AEE-76NP | ||
Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition Project: Seven Springs Farm: CSA Farm Model | Sep 16, 2013 | AEE-78NP | |||
An Evaluation of Program, Training, and Resource Needs of Virginia Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program | With funding from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program in fall 2010, the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program aims to meet the expressed needs of Virginia’s beginning farmers and support the development of social networks through which they can gain vital skills, information, technical assistance, and business capacity for long-term agricultural viability (see www.vabeginningfarmer.org). |
Apr 8, 2014 | AEE-81P | ||
Results from 2016 research survey on consumption of local produce in Virginia | There appears to be a lack of published research study data on consumer motivations for purchasing local produce in Virginia. Additionally, the level of consumer awareness of labels such as “local,” “pesticide-free,” “certified organic,” “grown in Virginia,” or “superfood,” and the influence such labels have on purchasing decisions in Virginia has not been previously researched. |
Sep 12, 2016 | ANR-222NP | ||
2017 Fence Budget | Tom Stanley, Extension Agent, Farm Business Management
Eric Eberly, Extension Agent, Farm Business Management (Retired) |
Mar 9, 2017 | ANR-257NP | ||
Are you a Beginning Farmer? | You are likely asking yourself, “Where do I begin?” The purpose of this tool is to help you gather a solid basis of information as you consider your “start-up” situation. Once you have completed as much as you can of this worksheet (or if you have any questions along the way), please bring it to your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office to get guidance on where to go next: http://www.ext.vt.edu/offices/index.html. Good Luck! We look forward to helping you bring your farm vision to life! |
Nov 19, 2013 | ANR-91NP | ||
Good Production Practices: Reading and Understanding a Medication Label | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-101P | |||
Good Production Practices: Required Living Space for Sheep | May 6, 2016 | APSC-103P | |||
Good Production Practices: Understanding the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-104P | |||
Good Production Practices: Using the Flight Zone to Handle Livestock | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-105P | |||
Good Production Practices: When to Call the Veterinarian | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-106P | |||
Good Production Practices: Where Did That Medication Come From? PDF | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-107P | |||
Good Production Practices: You Want Me to Eat From That? | Apr 28, 2016 | APSC-108P | |||
Good Production Practices: Proper Storage, Labeling, and Accounting for Medications | Purpose: To teach youth how to read a medication label so they are better able to understand how to store and administer medications for different livestock species. |
Dec 7, 2015 | APSC-99P | ||
Comparative Nutritional Quality of Winter Crops for Silage | Feb 23, 2017 | DASC-93P | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Regional Wholesale Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-271NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Market Sectors: Fresh Produce Purchasing Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-272NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Retail Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-273NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Restaurant Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 17, 2017 | HORT-274NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Public School (K-12) Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-275NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Hospital Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-276NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s Direct-to-Consumer Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-277NP | |||
Accessing Virginia’s College & University Market Sector: Fresh Produce Food Safety Considerations | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-278NP | |||
Accessing Virginia Market Sectors: Establishing a Marketing Perspective | Nov 27, 2017 | HORT-279NP | |||
Common Ground: Why Should University Faculty Partner with Virginia Cooperative Extension? | Jul 19, 2013 | VCE-163NP |