The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings class is a 12-month training session that helps beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan, and start building their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network. Farm Beginnings focuses on the business management skills of farming. We do not go in-depth on specific how-to’s of growing and raising crops or livestock.
Farm Beginnings is designed for new and prospective farmers who want to plan a profitable farm business. Students do not need to currently own or lease land, but some farming or production experience is helpful to get the most out of the class.
Applications are now CLOSED for the 2026-2027 Farm Beginnings class.
If you would like to receive communication when we open applications for the 2027-2028 Farm Beginnings course, e-mail LSP organizer Annelie Livingston-Anderson at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org.
