The Northern Colorado Foodshed Project Farm Business Accelerator is a 3-year program supporting beginning farmers by building a bridge between initial on-farm training and business viability. We provide low-cost access to everything needed to establish a successful farm business: land and water access, infrastructure, business education through a partnership with Colorado State University (CSU) Extension’s Building Farmers Program, technical support, mentorship, and marketing assistance.
Online application, printable application, and additional info can be found at: https://foodshedproject.org/farm-business-accelerator/
Application Deadline: December 8th, 2023
2024 Program Season: Mid-January , 2024 – Mid-October, 2024
Requirements:
- Minimum two seasons of direct production experience
- A well-thought-out business idea
- Familiarity with key aspects of running an agricultural operation in your area of interest
- Familiarity with and interest in learning business skills necessary to manage a business plan, maintain financial records, market products, etc.
- Knowledge of and commitment to sustainable, ecologically sound production practices
- Commitment to attend all on-farm trainings, workdays, and Building Farmer course dates
- Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with program staff, participants, and other resident farmers
- Obtain farm liability insurance and provide proof of insurance to Foodshed Project
- Commitment to organic growing practices (certification not required)
- Payment of all program fees on time
