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 3hr self-paced online workshop is designed to help you explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving your small farm goals.
Course Details
Self-paced Course Launch: August 17th, 2026
Live Course Date: Zoom Farmer Panel August 17th 6-7pm PST
Cost: $15
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Learning Objectives
- Reflect on personal motivations and lifestyle preferences related to farming.
- Identify key resources needed to start or expand a farm.
- Explore different types of farm enterprises and sustainable agriculture practices.
- Assess readiness and develop a personalized action plan for next steps.
Course Topics
- Washington Small Farms Overview
- What is Sustainable Agriculture?
- Personal Inventory and Resource Review
- Farmer Panel: Surviving the First Years
- Enterprise Exploration & Action Planning
- Resources & Upcoming Opportunities
This course is supported through the Extension Foundation’s AgriProspects Workforce Development Network. AgriProspects is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under Workforce Development Competitive Grant 2023-67037-40533. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Extension Foundation.