Education and Training

A two-page guide to essential information about farm insurance for the small-scale beginning farmer.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. This guide will help you answer:

- What are GAPs and why are they important?

- What should I expect during the audit process?

- How do I develop a food safety plan?

- How do I navigate the USDA's GAP & GHP Audit Verification Checklist?

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide, you will learn about: production risk; marketing risk; financial risk; worker risk; legal risk; strategies to manage risk.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will leanr about: when toharvest fresh vegetables; post-harvest handling and food safety; preparing produce for market.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: types of FSA loans explained; step-by-steo instructions; preparing your application; how to prepare a business plan for aloan application; resources and contact information; definitions of common terms.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide, you will learn about: Purpose of the End of Season Survey; Step-by-Step Instructions to complete the survey; Contact information for the USDA.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Choosing a market; Applying to sell at a market; Designing your market displays; Setting prices; Making sales; Keeping records.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Who can apply; Parts of the EQIP application; How to apply; Uses of EQIP money; Resources and Contact information.

A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: Eligibility for the Conservation Stewardship Program; How to apply; Benefits and requirements; How to seek technical assistance.

Una Guía en Lenguaje Sencillo del New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. En esta guía, aprenderá sobre: Cómo planear los cultivos & acciones para una CSA; Cómo trabajar con varios granjeros y granjas; Cómo escribir boletines informativos y encuestas; Marketing & distribución.