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Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine

University of Maine

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Beginning Farmer Center

Iowa State University

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Beginning Farmers

Cornell Small Farms Program

Mar 2018 | Online resource

USDA New Farmers

National Agricultural Library, USDA

Mar 2018 | Online resource

National Agricultural Statistics Service

Detailed information on crops and returns for each state by commodity with some historical data. This site does not contain detailed information on some specialty crops.

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Small Farms Funding Resources

This guide contains information about issues to consider before starting a farming operation with links to full-text guides on how to start a farm business, and develop business and marketing plans. It also contains information about funding sources for beginning farmers, training, technical assistance contacts, organizations with resources and programs for beginning and experienced farmers, and more.

Mary Louise Reynnells, Patricia LaCaille John | Mar 2018 | Online resource

Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management

Successful Whole Farm Management provides farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to develop and manage a successful farm business. This course is intended for people who are considering starting a farm business, those within their first five years of farming and others who may be considering major changes to their farm business.

Mar 2018 | Online resource