An example of the farmer manual from the Headwaters Incubator Program that explains basic rules and parameters for participation in the program.
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Headwaters Incubator Program Farmers Manual - 2013
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Headwaters Incubator Program Business Plan Outline
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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.
Headwaters Incubator Program Application - 2013
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A sample application form, in Word format, for those interested in participating in the Headwaters Incubator Farm program.
Farley Center Land Link Meet-up Flyer
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A flier from the Farley Center Farm Incubator inviting land owners and beginning farmers to a mixer.
Farley Center Farm Incubator Application - 2014
Example of an application form from the Farley Center Farm Incubator - bi-lingual English and Spanish.
Raising Money for Your Incubator Project
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An excerpt from the Farm Incubator Toolkit about funding your incubator project. Provides strategies, specific federal resources, and advice on how to keep your project funded for the long term.
NASAP Sample Crop Inspection form
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Sample basic crop inspection form for organic certification.
New Farmer Development Project, Insurance Handouts
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Handouts from the New Farmer Development Project, a project of grow NYC. Includes information of farmer insurance, farm work agreements, payroll records, and farm employment.
The Beginning Farmer Quiz
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Quiz from New Entry that is designed to help beginning farmers identify important characteristics that will support getting started in farming.
Worksheet: Time Commitment for a New Agricultural Business
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Worksheet from from The New England Small Farm Institute's “Exploring the Small Farm Dream.” Survey participants report how much time they spend on a new agricultural business.