The National Incubator Farm Training Initiative (NIFTI) offers over 200 resources compiled from dozens of organizations across the country related to best practices for Incubator Farm Projects.
From sample curricula, to farmer leases and manuals, to site management protocols, NIFTI's library contains a wide range of tools to help your organization better serve beginning farmers.
If you have a resource you would like see, or one you would like to share with other incubator farm community of practitioners, contact nesfp@tufts.edu.
Growing Food Connections, a federally-funded research initiative to strengthen community food systems nationwide, has compiled over 100 policies governing issues as diverse as public investment in food systems, farmland protection, local food procurement and food policy council resolutions.
This publication is a decision-making aid for new farmers considering marketing through a new channel, outlining methods to sell wholesale and direct marketing channels.
A short business plan outline and links to resources that can help farmers develop this document, which is required for enrollment into the Headwaters Incubator Program.
New Entry collaborates with dozens of local, regional, and national organizations to create sustainable local food systems and successful farmers. Find out more.
