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Beginningfarmers.org – very comprehensive set of resources for new farmers.

The Greenhorns – Links to a variety of resources for young farmers.

 

RECOMMENDED:  Greenhorns Guide to Beginning and Young Farmers – a good first stop for any new farmer. 

Heritage Radio Network offers The Greenhorns’ weekly radio show and its archives  – mostly interviews with young and experienced farmers, good free listening anytime with streaming audio.

 

Exploring the Small Farm Dream, developed by the New England Small Farms Institute, includes a detailed workbook, curriculum and presentation designed to help aspiring small farmers determine whether a farming career is right for them.

Northeast Beginning Farmers offers a variety of resources for beginning farmers. West Virginia is considered part of the Northeast according to USDA’s SARE program definition, so West Virginians can often take advantage of resources available for Northeastern farmers.

Cornell Cooperative Extension's online courses for beginning farmers cost $150 per course.

 

The National Young Farmers Coalition – Become connected to a national coalition that seeks to set a policy agenda meeting young farmers’ needs.

Serve Your Country Food – Map yourself as a young farmer or

aspiring farmer and learn about other young farmers across the country.