Program participants benefit from: 

• Affordable Access to Land & Resources: Start farming without the high costs of land and infrastructure. We provide affordable access to farmland, irrigation, electricity, and basic farm tools so you can focus on building your business.  
• Shared Equipment & Facilities: Use our small farm equipment, produce wash stations, storage space, and unheated high tunnels. These shared resources help you manage your farm more effectively. 
• One-on-One Technical Assistance: Receive personalized guidance from experienced staff - help with crop issues, business planning, or increasing yields and more.
• Supportive Farming Community: Join a network of beginning farmers that shares knowledge and encouragement. Our collaborative environment ensures you learn from both peers and experts while growing your business. 
• Business Growth Opportunities: Take any of our workshops that focus on topics like farm business management, marketing, and direct-to-consumer strategies, helping you build a thriving farm enterprise. 
• On-site Food Hub: New Entry's Food Hub purchases produce from New Entry farmers at a fair market price, aggregates it, and sells it to CSA members and low-income food access partners throughout the season. 

Get Tailored Technical Assistance

New Entry offers program participants comprehensive technical support on-site to help you successfully manage both the production and business sides of farming. 

Our goal is to provide all the resources and guidance necessary to help you succeed in launching and operating your farm such as: 

• Ongoing feedback and personalized support for your business and production plans. 
• Help with ordering seeds and equipment, obtaining permits and insurance, and maintaining records 
• Guidance on marketing and selling your crops, whether through the New Entry Food Hub or other markets you identify. 
• Assistance transitioning to your own independent farm site 

Program Cost

For a ¼ acre farm in your first year, New Entry’s fees total approximately $1,500/the year. This includes access to land, infrastructure, training, and equipment, but does not cover personal business fees, seeds, specialized soil amendments, or certain other supplies. For full details, please review our Incubator Farm Manual.