🌱 Small Farm Start-up School Launches April 2026
Are you ready to take the leap into farming? The Florida Cooperative Extension Small Farm Start-up School is now enrolling for its 9-week intensive program designed to equip aspiring farmers with real-world knowledge and hands-on experience.
📅 Dates: April 14 – June 23, 2026
🕕 Weekly Virtual Classes: Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. EST
💲 Cost: $299 (covers 1–2 people per farm)
📍 Includes: Local farm tours, guest expert panels, business planning tools, printed resources, and a final networking event
📚 Topics Include:
Business & financial planning
Soil, water, and climate fundamentals
Livestock and crop production
Infrastructure, regulations, and marketing
E-commerce strategies
Participants will graduate with a ready-to-implement farm business plan and fulfill USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training requirements.
🌾 Scholarships Available – Apply early for partial funding consideration.
🔗 Register & Learn More
📞 Contact: Amanda Masholie, UF/IFAS Walton County – a.masholie@ufl.edu | 850-892-8172
Take the next serious step to becoming a farmer—join the 2026 Small Farm Start-up School today!