2013 rental rates for land, water access, water rate, land management fee, propane, greenhouse lot, cooler pallets, hay barn basement, loft space, farmer barn access, cooler space, corn crib
Agricultural Resouces
2013 Equipment Rates
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- Digital Download
Land Use Protocols
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- Digital Download
Document from the Intervale Center that outlines the land use protocols that all farms in the Intervale must follow. Includes specifics on cover crops and rotation, compost application, weed/ insect/ disease management, irrigation, testing, reporting, and buildings/ improvements.
Boletin Agricola Latina
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- Digital Download
First issue of a Spanish newsletter from the Farley Center, which provides Midwestern Latina farmers with information about agriculture, especially oranic agriculture.
The Beginning Farmer Quiz
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- Digital Download
Quiz from New Entry that is designed to help beginning farmers identify important characteristics that will support getting started in farming.
Worksheet: Time Commitment for a New Agricultural Business
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- Digital Download
Worksheet from from The New England Small Farm Institute's “Exploring the Small Farm Dream.” Survey participants report how much time they spend on a new agricultural business.
Outreach for New Farmer Programs
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- Digital Download
An overview of New Entry's work on outreach for new farmer programs. Identifies targeted mechanisms for outreach to recruit participants for specific programs. This document outlines staffing, resources, activities, and strategies.
Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches, and Communities
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- Web Page
A guide published by USDA agencies, the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology, that outlines federal programs to support sustainable agriculture, forestry, entrepreneurship, conservation, and community development
New Entry Strategic Plan
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- Digital Download
Excerpts from New Entry's 2002- 2007 Strategic Plan. Includes values, assumptions, and visions for New Entry.
Incubator Farm Self-Evaluation
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- Digital Download
Self evaluation form from the Intervale Center, which asks farmers to report on financial goals, production goals, and organic certification.
Farm Program Farm Report
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- Digital Download
Farm report survey from the Intervale Center that asks farmers to report on the 2013 season, including marketing, income, labor, land use, and growing practices.