Featured Resources of November

Resources, Guides, Tools, Webinars and More

PA Farm Link Resource Hub

Our extensive Resource Hub offers a wealth of websites, documents, videos, and more, covering all facets of farming. Whether you’re just beginning, exploring new ideas, or are a seasoned expert, we have resources tailored to suit your needs.

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SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is a tool that helps you evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) involved in any business enterprise — including farms and ranches.

California Farm Link

A Farm Business Plan can be a key factor in the success of your farm, and it is a great way to introduce yourself to potential investors and landowners.

Cornell Small Farms

This free self-paced course guides you through videos, readings, and planning activities to help you take the first step toward developing your farm plans.

Building a Business Plan for Your Farm: Important First Steps

This paper provides some detail to assist managers and other stakeholders in taking what many consider to be the first steps of putting together a formal business plan

A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

We hope this Business Planning Guide will assist today’s alternative and traditional business owners alike with the creation of a holistic business plan rooted firmly in personal, community, economic and environmental values.

Ag Plan – Online Business Plan Template

AgPlan is an easy business plan app that anyone can use to develop your own Business Plan, learn waht you need to include in your Plan with Tips & Resources, view sample Plans and more!

PASA

Pasa is a nonprofit that supports sustainable farms and equitable food systems through farmer-driven education, research, and community.

PASA Farming Training Development

Diversified Vegetable Apprenticeship is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. It pairs beginning farmers with established mentor farmers to provide a guided pathway toward managing or starting a vegetable farm. The program operates in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

Chatham University
Delaware Valley University

One of the leading academic institutions in the Northeast, DelVal is a small, close-knit university known for its innovative use of experiential (hands-on) learning. The approach began over a century ago, inspired by our founder’s focus on “science with practice.”

Iowa State University Extension Beginning Farmer Center

The Beginning Farmer Center provides educational resources and programming for new farmers and their professional advisors. We are part of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Sign up for our newsletter to receive information on BFC news and events.

Penn State University

At Penn State, success is fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to make a difference. Join our community—more than 775,000 strong—dedicated to shaping a better world through education, research, and service.

Purdue University Extension

Purdue Extension enriches Indiana communities through comprehensive programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, promoting sustainable practices; Health and Human Sciences, enhancing well-being; Community Development, fostering economic growth; and 4-H and Youth Development, empowering the next generation. We deliver practical, research-based information that enhances lives and livelihoods.

Pricing for Profit: Technique for Pricing Meat by Channel with Matt LeRoux

Join Matt LeRoux in an illuminating session where he shares vital techniques and insights on how to price meat effectively across various channels using the Cornell Meat Pricing Calculator.

Farmers-Veteran Coalition

We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities.

Iowa Veterans in Agriculture

To empower veterans to thrive in Agriculture.