Essential Learning for Aspiring Farmers
Farm Start is a 4-session course designed for the farm-curious to explore the realities of farming, animal husbandry, and agricultural entrepreneurship. Through hands-on experience, in depth-discussions, a farm tour, and practical guidance, participants assess their interests, skills, and resources to determine if starting a farm business is the right path.
The course covers agricultural business planning, market research, regulatory considerations, financial resources, and marketing strategies.
By the end, participants will have actionable tools to advance their farm dreams or explore other opportunities in agriculture.
Course details
Location: Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, 2820 R St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Dates: Three full days and one half day:
Thursday, October 15 • 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 • 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Saturday, October 17 • 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 • 9 a.m. – noon
Price: $535
Course Content
Class Lessons
Introduction to Farming
Understanding the Agricultural Landscape
Resource Assessment
Planning Your Farming Future
Marketing Your Farm Products
Activities
Farm Tour
Farmer Panel
Hands on Field-Day
Farmer Mentor Roundtable Discussion
scholarship opportunities for women & veterans
Women in Ag:
Thanks to the generous support of the Les Dames d’Escoffier International, Sacramento Chapter, we are able to offer women a 50% scholarship towards one California Farm Academy course, helping reduce financial barriers to hands-on agricultural education. Complete the women in ag scholarship application to receive a discount code.
Veterans in Ag:
We are offering full scholarships for US military veterans thanks to a grant from the Farmer Veteran Coalition, CA Chapter. To receive a scholarship, please complete the veteran application here.
READY TO EXPLORE YOUR PATH TO FARMING?
Questions? Please reach out to info@landbasedlearning.org for more information.