{"id":6683,"date":"2025-09-24T08:36:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:36:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:36:20","slug":"mofga-starting-your-farm-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/2025\/09\/24\/mofga-starting-your-farm-series\/","title":{"rendered":"MOFGA Starting Your Farm series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting Your Farm Session 1: Accessing Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 1 5-7 on Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cStarting Your Farm\u201d workshop is a three-part Zoom series. First up is \u201cAccessing Resources.\u201d If you are interested in starting a farm, it is never too soon to consider your options of how to access land and capital resources. Join Maine\u2019s field agent for Land For Good and Bo Dennis, MOFGA\u2019s Beginning Farmer Specialist, to brainstorm about your future farm, the land base you\u2019ll need and the variety of ways to achieve your farm dream. This session will include time for you to hear from others, reflect on your goals and learn about the resources available to support you in farming in Maine. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Your Farm Session 2: Selecting Enterprises<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 15 5-7pm on Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have begun to explore your options for starting a farm, it is important to consider what you plan to grow and sell. Join Nicolas Lindholm, MOFGA\u2019s Business and Marketing Specialist, for an interactive workshop on enterprise selection and financial planning. We will discuss enterprise budgeting and market channel considerations, and how they influence what you might choose to focus on on your farm. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Your Farm Session 3: Planning for Your First Year in Production<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 29 5-7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrate Logistics of biz starting, record keeping systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for participants who have attended session 1 and 2 of the \u201cStarting Your Farm\u201d workshop series, this workshop will cover how to create a production plan for your first year. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of developing your first production plan and offer chances to connect with other beginning farmers in similar enterprises as you. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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