Equipping beginning farmers in kentucky to launch & resource their farms.
in-person classes
The Beginning Farmer Educational Series runs as an 8 month series designed to cover topics ranging from production planning, business development, marketing, and resourcing your farm. All classes are currently being held in-person.
hands-on learning opportunities
We offer a variety of hands-on learning opportunities from paid time on a mentor farm, to field days and crop mobs at farms across the state.
scholarships to attend regional conferences
Participants have the opportunity to receive scholarships to attend a variety of impactful conferences held across the region.
Program details:
Find important information below related to program requirements, class details, and options for additional learning.
Cheers!
Classroom Sessions
Class room sessions: Participants will attend 12 – 14 classes between January and August.
Participants should expect to attend 12 in person classroom events. Classroom sessions will be 4 hours long. Participants will need to secure transportation to the classroom session in Berea KY or another location.
Homework – It’s gonna happen so prepare yourself. All successful entreprenuers do their homework.
Regional Conference Scholarships
Participants will have the opportunity to attend regional conferences such as Organic Association of Kentucky, the Eastern KY Farmer Conference, the Virginia Biological Farming Conference, and others.
Grow Appalachia will cover the cost of registration.
End of Year Gathering
The gathering is a great opportunity to network with your farm community, learn about resources for the farm, and provide feedback to Grow Appalachia on how we can improve the program. Typically this gathering is held in Berea, Kentucky in August or September each year.
Program Partners
This program is supported by the
