Sustainable Small Farms Education
Cultivating Success Sustainable Small Farms Education aims to increase the number and foster the success of sustainable small farmers and ranchers in Washington by providing beginning and existing farmers with the planning and decision-making tools, production skills, and support necessary to develop a sustainable farm or food business. Cultivating Success™ connects students with farmers and resource providers and exposes them to real world situations through a community-based approach.
Cultivating Success was founded in 2001 in collaboration with University of Idaho and Rural Roots. Over the past 25 years, this program has evolved to include Extension-based programming offered at multiple locations and online throughout Washington and Idaho.
Whether you are a community member wanting to learn the basics of farming/ranching or an experienced farmer/rancher wanting to try something new – Cultivating Success provides educational opportunities for anyone interested in the knowledge and skills you need to be a successful small farmer or rancher.
WSU Cultivating Success Course Series
Explore Your Farm Dreams
Summer Short Course
Interested in starting a small farm? Wonder what it would take, and if you’re ready? Whether you’re in the planning stages or have just begun, this 3-hour self-paced pilot class will help you reflect on what options are available for you, network with others and plan your next steps.
Whole Farm Planning
Fall Course
We’ll cover a broad overview of production and marketing options for today’s small farm! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
Winter Course
This in-depth farm and food business planning course will help you create a business plan to better navigating the ins and outs of creating your food related business.