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Aspiring farmers (not yet in business) should have experience working on farms and a goal of starting their own farm business. Beginning farmers should be in their first few years of running their own farm and be motivated to improve their business and production management skills. This year’s Farm Beginnings cohort will start in late October 2020. Program made possible by generous support from Canaday Family Charitable Trust & USDA/NIFA.  \nProgram Offerings  \n􀁸 8 farm business planning online modules October through March*  \n􀁸 On-farm workshops held during the growing season (in accordance with state guidance for in-person gatherings)  \n􀁸 One-on-one mentorship from an experienced farmer  \n􀁸 Course materials: printed copy and online access  \n􀁸 Discounts on NOFA-VT educational offerings  \n􀁸 Farm Business Plan template  \n2020-2021 Farm Beginnings Online Modules (October-March)  \nModules will be led by both Vermont farm service providers and include farmer presenters. The structure will include both lectures and interactive activities. Throughout the course of the program, participants will develop their own Farm Plan and have an opportunity to receive feedback.  \nModules 1 & 2: Whole Farm Planning  \nModule 3: Land Access & Business Structure & Taxes  \nModule 4: Farm Financial Management & Record Keeping  \nModule 5: Enterprise Analysis & Budgeting  \nModule 6 & 7: Marketing  \nModule 8: Lean Farm Planning & Farm Plan Presentations  \n*Please note: Due to safety protocols related to COVID-19, all modules will be offered virtually for the 2020/2021 Program. Offerings will include video lectures, asynchronous assignments and activities, and abbreviated live-online learning sessions on a selection of Sundays. NOFA-VT will work with all participants to ensure that access to reliable internet is not a barrier to participation. 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