Resources

If you have farming related questions, or are looking for a particular piece of information, take a look at our guides, programs, links and other materials that maybe of use. Click on the corresponding links on the left.

For Foodies

Ethnic crops available from New Entry farmers provide a special opportunity to learn new recipes and expose you and your family to new recipes from around the world. Look up recipes, explore new fruits and vegetables in our searchable database.

Resource Guides

These guides, written in easy to follow language, cover several important topics in agriculture:

Exploring Your Small Farm Dream
Selling at a Farmers Market
Applying for a Farm Service Agency Loan
USDA's NASS End of Season Fruit and Vegetable Inquiry
Harvesting Your Crops
Managing Risks on the Small Farm
Starting a Value Added Food Business
Guide to agricultural resources in Massachusetts

Crop Insurance

Learn about strategies to reduce risk through purchase of crop insurance.

photo credit Fedrigo

Farm Employment

A great resource for farmers searching for jobs, and farm employers searching for employees

New Entry Lending Library & Direct Assistance

The New Entry library has over 400 publications!