7.D.12) Increase training opportunities and internships for new farmers

The future of farming depends on the continued entry of new farmers.  Young farmers have emerged as part of a growing social movement.  In order to better guarantee their success, they must have access to all the training, tools, and knowledge available.  

There are already many such opportunities, including the “Exploring Your Small Farm Dream” workshops (operated by the Department of Agricultural Resources’ Agricultural Business Training Program) and internships at working farms such as Maggie’s Farm in Orange, Massachusetts.  So far, more than 300 farms have completed an MDAR sponsored business planning program tailored to their own particular versions of Massachusetts agriculture.

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Parent Strategy: 
Protect Natural Landscapes
Parent Sub-Strategy: 
D. Create a new generation of farmers through training, technical assistance and access to capital

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