Whats the step-by-step process to starting a farm?
Because every farm is unique, there is no formula to follow! Your start-up process will depend on your current situation: your primary goal (full-time farm? part-time? hobby?), level of farming experience, financing, access to land, and time available. Starting a farm is overwhelming – so many decisions to make! The best advice is to start small and grow as you experience success. The Lessons on this website offer you a framework for planning, and the opportunity to put your plans into writing as you go through each unit (via online worksheets). Even if you don’t need a loan to get started, it’s a good idea to put some kind of a plan in writing, to help yourself get organized and make sure that you have thought through all the major aspects of your farm operation. Such a plan, whether it’s a formal business plan or not, will help you take one step at a time and lay the foundation for your success.
