Beginning farmer survey written by Agricultural Land Based Training Association (ALBA) to confidentially learn how farmers are doing after receiving one year of services from ALBA. Survey includes questions on experience with ALBA, growing practices, and business finances.
Agricultural Resouces
Annual Farmer Survey Interview
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- Digital Download
Training and Technical Assistance for New Farmers
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- Digital Download
An overview of New Entry's training and technical assistance program for new farmers. Includes history and context, information on staffing, resources, key activities, and lessons learned.
Managing an Incubator Farm - Overview
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New Entry's overview on managing an incubator farm, including history, staffing, budget, and lessons learned.
10.19.13 // 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Pasture Walk: Fall and Winter Grazing
Last year Matt Koziol didn't have to start feeding hay to his cattle until well into December. Come learn how he extends his grazing season by stockpiling forage, and stick around as we continue the discussion over burgers from those same fields!
6.20.14 // 9:30am to 3:30pm
Forage Day
Learn how to make the best use of both live and stored forage. Topics include pasture management, cutting winter feeding costs, hay quality, fermented forages, and more. With guest speakers Tom Akin (NRCS) and Richard Meinert (UConn Extension).
Intervale Farm Report
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The Intervale Center's yearly survey for farmer participants to report metrics including income, markets, goals, demographics, etc. used to track program outcomes over time.
Strategic Partnerships Worksheet
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- Digital Download
The Strategic Partnerships worksheet is a simple tool for helping you identify partners and how they can support your organization's work.
New Entry Marketing Curriculum
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The lesson plan for New Entry's Farm Business Planning Class dedicated specifically to marketing, including; market research, competitive advantage, promotions, and how to apply marketing plan to financial plans.
10.5.13 // 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Distance Learning Course
New Entry's Fall Distance Learning Session begins on October 5th. This 8-week course is for pre-registered students only.
10.20.15 // 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Farm Business Planning Course - Fall Session
New Entry's Fall classroom-based Farm Business Planning Course session begins on October 20th. This 8-week course is for pre-registered students only.