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🌱 Dreaming of Starting Your Own Farm? 🌱

Ready to take a serious step toward becoming a farmer? Join the Florida Cooperative Extension’s Small Farm Start-up School!

This interactive 9-week program lets you learn directly from established farmers and experts on everything you need to succeed: crop & animal production, business planning, marketing, regulations, and more. It’s evidence-based, unbiased, and packed with practical knowledge!

What’s Included for $299 :

• Business & marketing textbooks
• Printed materials + online access to all resources & course content
• Personalized business plan guidance
• Farm tours + farmer panels
• Networking with peers & experts

When & How It Works (2026 Session):

• Starts April 14, 2026 and runs through June 23, 2026
• Virtual classes every Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 p.m. EST (5:00 – 7:00 PM CST)
• In-person farm tours & networking events at your chosen local site
• Limited to 20 participants per site (minimum required to run)

Weekly Topics Include:

• Taking Stock: What Do I Have & What Do I Want to Do?
• Financial Planning & Business Plans
• Soil, Water, Air & Climate
• Buildings, Equipment & Infrastructure Needs
• Woodlands & Wildlife
• Fruits, Vegetables & Alternative Crops
• Animal Care & Management
• Legal, Regulatory, Sales & Marketing, E-commerce

Interested in a partial scholarship? Scan the QR code (or check the link) for consideration – limited spots available!

Questions? Learn more & REGISTER now:

• Visit: https://catalog.instructure.com (search for Small Farm Start-up School)
• Contact: Amanda Masholie, Sustainable Ag. & Small Farms Agent, Walton County Extension – 850-892-8172
• Or the statewide Small Farms team: campbell@ufl.edu (or similar UF/IFAS contact)

Don’t miss this chance to turn your farming dream into reality with trusted UF/IFAS support! 🚜🌾 Who’s ready to get started?