Young Agrarians presents the Business Bootcamp for new farmers! This online, community-based program will give you the space and skills to write a stellar business plan for the farm of your dreams.
Course Dates for Fall 2026: October 7–December 16, 2026
Live sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings, and each session lasts two hours. See the table below for the start times in each location:
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Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp Start Times
The Business Bootcamp will cover everything from writing a mission statement to creating a financial plan to defining a marketing strategy.
In this program you will have the opportunity to:
- Delve into the parts of a good farm business plan
- Gain insights from experts on your farm business
- Get to know others in farm start-up
- Hear ideas and inspiration from your peers
- Set yourself up to access capital
This program is open to all new and aspiring farmers who want to gain the skills and knowledge to write (or rewrite) a business plan for a farm enterprise. The Business Bootcamp is a great place to explore the viability of your farm dream, figure out details for your first growing season, or to investigate adding another enterprise to your current farm. You don’t have to own a farm yet, but having at least one full season of farming experience is advised for participants. All production types are welcome!
Cost is $250-$350 – Young Agrarians offer a sliding scale payment model!
Link for more information: https://youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers/
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