Lesson plan from New Lands Farm's winter training series. Outlines the benefits of a farm business market plan and identifies where and how to sell farm products.
Marketing Support
Making a Market Plan
Market Plan Presentation
A presentation that outlines the basics of establishing a market plan and farm plan, including suggested outlets and strategies.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Basics
A presentation put together by the Association of Africans Living in VT that outlines the basics of community supported agriculture (CSA) and how to start one.
Selling Your Products Presentation, Hmong Translation
Hmong translation of slides from a presentation by the Minnesota Project, providing best practices for presenting your product, distinguishing yourself, and educating your customers.
Selling Your Products Presentation
Slides from a presentation by the Minnesota Project, providing best practices for presenting your product, distinguishing yourself, and educating your customers.
Guide to Starting a Multi-Farm CSA
A plain language guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project for starting a multi-farm CSA (community supported agriculture). Includes general information and sample documents for starting a CSA.
Marketing and Sales Lesson Plan
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- Digital Download
New Entry's lesson plan on marketing and sales. Includes an overview of marketing options, creating a marketing plan, identifying customers, and identifying competition.
Training and Technical Assistance for New Farmers
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- Digital Download
An overview of New Entry's training and technical assistance program for new farmers. Includes history and context, information on staffing, resources, key activities, and lessons learned.
ATTRA Marketing Resources
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- Web Page
Various Resources and Guides on from ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Information provided on marketing, business, and risk management.
Farm Support Services
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- Digital Download
Annotated list of resources compiled by the New Entry Sustainable Farm Project to assist incubator farm operations. Includes goverment programs, private companies, NGOs, grassroots groups, and consultants.