Resource Guides
With funding from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and the USDA Risk Management Agency, New Entry, in conjunction with the Northeast Network of Immigrant Farming Projects (www.nnifp.org), developed a series of documents which are geared towards low-literacy populations. These guides provide clear, simple, and more accessible text for readers, to help reduce misunderstandings, errors, enquiries, and overall lack of comprehension. Plain language emphasizes cultural relevance; i.e., reaching culturally diverse audiences with appropriate messages and materials.
All guides below can be downloaded as PDF documents.
Plain Language Guide to Selling at a Farmer's Market
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In this guide, you will learn about:
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Plain Language Guide to Applying for a Farm Service Agency Loan
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Are you interested in applying for a Farms Service Agency Loan? This FSA Loan Guide, written in Plain Language, will help you with:
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Plain Language Guide to USDA's NASS End of Season Fruit and Vegetable Inquiry
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Would you like clear directions regarding how to complete your NASS End-of-Season Fruit and Vegetable Survey? This Fruit and Vegetable Survey Guide can help you with understanding why and how to fill out the survey. |
Plain Language Guide to Harvesting Your Crops
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Would you like to learn about when to harvest, how to handle your crops after harvesting, and how to prepare your produce for market? This Guide to Harvesting Your Crops, written in Plain Language, will help you with harvesting and handling:
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Plain Language Guide to Managing Risks on the Small Farm
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Are you a new or experienced farmer, interested in better understanding how to manage the risks of your operation? This guide to Managing Risks on the Small Farm Guide, written in Plain Language, will help you with understanding how risk affects you in the following areas:
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Plain Language Guide to Starting a Value Added Food Business
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Are you looking for easy-to-follow directions regarding how to make money through processing your produce? This Value Added Processing Guide is written in Plain Language, and will help you wit:
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Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Guide
NESFP developed the Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Guide, which provides local sources for seeds and seedlings, greenhouse, pesticide and equipment supplies, and organic fertilizer and seeds. The guide also provides organizations and individuals with production service information, including soil, weed management and pest control data. In addition, the guide includes helpful information for farmers who wish to market their products. Financial services resources are also provided, including the names of business planning organizations, and agencies specializing in farm loans and farm insurance.