Beginning a Farm. Where to Start?

Starting a farm can be daunting. What tips can you share for beginning farmers?

First and foremost, I recommend beginning farmers connect to others. In some cases, a beginning farmer may be part of a family operation, so they already have a network. I encourage all beginning farmers to find a mentor. It doesn’t need to be anything formal. It might be a relationship with another farmer in the area. A beginning farmer can learn from other farmers and share ideas for feedback.

If the beginning farmer doesn’t have farming experience, gaining that experience is critical. In addition to learning the...