Tag: beginning farmers
Challenges for new farmers are rooted in history
Today, the world looks very different than it did in the early 1900s. And yet, some of the same obstacles to farming remain: capital and land access, knowledge, discrimination. In some cases, they’ve gotten worse. Getting into farming, especially as a first generation farmer, is complicated.
Home is where the mushrooms, microgreens are for Lorain Co. family
The floor of Jordan and Brandon Krystowski’s home, in Vermilion, Ohio, is the ceiling of their mushroom and microgreens farm, Erie Shore Seed and Spore. It’s been that way since January of this year, when the Krystowskis decided to start their farm.
Public service? Officials consider adding farmers to loan forgiveness program
As the average age of farmers rises, the National Young Farmers Coalition and other agriculture groups are campaigning to add farmers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Ohio bill seeks to open doors for new farmers
Ohio legislators are considering a new bill that would create tax incentives for people to sell land, machinery and other resources to beginning farmers.
New bill to help beginning farmers in Ohio
A bill was introduced April 10 to give incentives to established and beginning farmers in Ohio. This bill will allow income tax credits for established farmers who sell or rent their agriculture assets to beginning farmers.
Pennsylvania eyes tax credit to link retiring and young farmers
Pa. state Sen. Elder Vogel has introduced a bill that would create a personal income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings and equipment to beginning farmers.
Financial assistance for beginning farmers
America's next generation of farmers are supported through FSA's Beginning Farmer direct and guaranteed loan programs.
Small farm workshop designed for beginners
Exploring the Small Farm Dream is a course designed to help you decide whether starting a farm business is right for you.
3 ways farmers can accept credit cards
New technology for small businesses allows farmers to process payments anywhere sales happen — at the market, on the farm or online.
NFO reaches out to beginning farmers
The National Farmers Organization is educating beginning farmers about the importance of marketing and working cooperatively.
