- Educational Programs, Marketing, PFL Academy
This course provides a practical guide for farmers on how to create, market, and price bulk meat bundles in a way that appeals to modern consumers. Through three video lessons and corresponding quizzes, you’ll learn to understand consumer behavior, explore innovative bulk selling formats, and use MeatSuite’s Bundle Builder to build successful, profitable marketing strategies.
- Educational Programs, Marketing, PFL Academy
This course, presented by marketing expert Charlotte Smith and sponsored by PA Farm Link, provides farmers with essential strategies to convert social media engagement into actual sales. Participants will learn how to leverage social media as a tool for community-building, integrate it with a strong marketing foundation, and implement proven engagement techniques. The course also debunks common social media myths and introduces best practices for growing an email list, creating effective content, and improving customer relationships.
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.
PA Farm Link Resources
- Educational Programs, PFL Academy
PFL Academy
Our academy offers a collection of free online video courses focused on various organizations that can provide assistance and support to farmers like you. Gain insights, expand your skills, and discover opportunities to thrive in the agricultural industry.
- Marketing
PFL Meat Cutting Diagrams
Explore the art and science of meat processing with PFL’s interactive Meat Cutting Diagrams. This educational tool breaks down beef, pork, and lamb into their primal and retail cuts, offering insights into each section’s characteristics, yields, and recommended cooking methods. Perfect for farmers, butchers, and consumers alike, these diagrams empower you to make informed processing and purchasing decisions. Whether you’re marketing meat directly or simply curious about where each cut comes from, this resource brings clarity and confidence to the world of meat processing.
- Succession / Transition
Long Term Care and the Farm, Pennsylvania Edition
This publication aims to provide a basic explanation of Long-Term Care (LTC) issues and strategies that may minimize exposure to LTC risks. Special thanks to Robert Moore and the National Ag Law Center for permitting PA Farm Link to adapt the publication for Pennsylvania use.
- Marketing
PFL Meat Sales Considerations
In this booklet, you find information on food safety and inspection, meat pricing resources, effective meat marketing options, consumer outreach, and more. We hope that the information and useful links found within this booklet helps you navigate your meat producing decisions.
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- Business Planning
Getting a loan for your agricultural business — no matter the size or scope — means asking the lender to have faith in your ability to manage a full-fledged operation and your finances in a healthy way. The best way to prove that is by coming prepared with a farm business plan proposal.
- Business Planning, Educational Programs, PFL Academy
Welcome to the Penn State Extension Starting Your Food Business & Other Resources course! In this comprehensive program, we’ll cover food regulation, facility registration, and more. Explore the roles of key food regulatory agencies like USDA/FSIS, FDA, and state/local bodies in ensuring food safety. Learn about meat and poultry slaughter/processing oversight and state-specific guidelines. In the second part, we focus on registration requirements for food facilities, including licensing and serving food/drink to consumers. Discover the Agricultural Alternatives publication for marketing, production, budgeting, and resource requirements. Explore the Small Farm Dream program, covering research, marketing, finance, and risk factors in agriculture. Penn State Extension provides resources to support your agricultural journey and ensure success. Each lesson includes a quiz to reinforce understanding. Join us for a safe and compliant food practices experience with Penn State Extension!
- Business Planning, Educational Programs, PFL Academy
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (SBDC) course! In this comprehensive course, designed specifically for farmers and agricultural businesses, we will explore the services and resources provided by the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center. Throughout the lessons, you will gain insights into the vital role of the PA SBDC in supporting small businesses in the farming industry. Learn about the free services offered by the PA SBDC, and the valuable assistance available for business planning, pitching, and grant applications. Each lesson is accompanied by a quiz to reinforce your understanding. Join us on this journey to empower and enhance your small agricultural business success with the Pennsylvania SBDC.
- Business Planning
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!
- Business Planning
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.
- Business Planning
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
- Business Planning
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.
- Business Planning
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.
- Business Planning
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.