FARRMS opens applications for 2027 Farm Beginnings course

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The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is accepting applications for the 2027 Farm Beginnings course, beginning on Jan. 7 and running through April 1.

Farm Beginnings is a 12-week course that delivers community-based sustainable agriculture education, guided by local farmers who view farming as a holistic lifestyle. Farmers will receive guidance in crafting a whole farm plan and will be connected to essential resources for farm success.

Participants will attend weekly online classes via Zoom on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. CT. Applications are open now until Friday, Dec. 18. The application fee is $25 per student, and tuition is $500 per farm. Scholarships are available. For more information and to apply, visit farrms.org/succeed.

This course is tailored for beginning farmers who are in their first 10 years of farming, experiencing a transition phase, or scaling up their operations. It provides a comprehensive toolkit of insights and resources for farmers, ranchers and food business owners at different stages of their journey. Topics include vision and values, financial and business planning, sustainable farming practices, marketing to connect with customers, farm food safety and more.

Each lesson throughout the course helps farmers create a section of their Whole Farm Plan, a road map for implementing their business that is also helpful when applying for loans and grants. Along the way, participants learn directly from experienced North Dakota producers through guest speakers in class and monthly Mentorship Meetings.

Contact farmer educator Jake Callander, at [email protected] with any questions.

FARRMS is a 501c3 nonprofit providing education, peer networks, and financial support to beginning farmers and ensuring their success through business planning education, mentorship and more. For more information, visit farrms.org, email [email protected], or call 701-877-1794.

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