Buildings and Structures

Program or resource is specific to or specifically inclusive of instruction or assistance in farm structures and fencing including acquiring, building, and maintaining these structures.

This demonstration video will get you started building your own low-cost hoop house and is a great accompaniment to hand-on workshops.  A companion booklet is soon to be released.

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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.

 

 

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The project is organized into four activities: ACTIVITY 1: Whole Farm Planning. This activity offers a collaborative and integrated team approach to planning for business growth over two years.

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The Wisconsim Housing and Economic Development Authority Farm Asset Reinvestment Management guarantee (FARM) is a loan guarantee for agricultural producers who want to start, expand or modernize their operations.

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"Across the country, as energy prices climb, farmers are turning more and more to clean energy practices. From energy-saving light bulbs to solar panels to fuels grown and processed on the farm, farmers are making their operations more profitable, efficient and cleaner.

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This section of New Farmer Project website contains articles, fact sheets and other resources that will help you build your production skills and know-how.

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The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), UVM Extension, and the Poultney-Mettowee Conservation District teamed together to develop and administer the Agronomy and Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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Most farmers do some kind of planning on their farms nearly every day. Whole Farm Planning is distinct from other farm planning approaches because it ties all the planning you do together for the whole farm. This holistic approach is based on the short and long-term vision you and your family has for itself and the farm.

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This program has assisted Nebraska farmers and ranchers in obtaining low interest agricultural loans since 1981. The loan proceeds must be used for land or depreciable property used for an agricultural purpose in Nebraska.

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"The Rural Assistance Loan Program provides loans to producers with modest financial investments in agriculture. These loans finance agricultural enterprises to provide financial experience and assist in the economic growth and welfare of Montana agriculture."

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