Small farm entrepreneurship

CALS Extension Senior Produce Program's Well Connected Communities grant project for Seniors 60 years and older. Seniors can take part in the program by visiting the weekly booth at Caldwell’s Farm to Fork Market.

Small farm entrepreneurship

New and experienced small-scale producers are exploring options for starting rural farm businesses to meet the increased demand for locally produced food and fiber products.

Our Extension small farms programming provides research, education, outreach and expertise to facilitate producer success in specialty crop, livestock, organic, value added, agri-tourism or other farm enterprises on small acreages. Our participants gain knowledge in production, planning, risk management and more; they also adopt sustainable production practices, stabilize and expand personal and community income, and achieve success in maintaining successful small farm businesses.

Is a small farm in your future?

Browse our publications, sign up for a class, attend a tour or schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our Extension educators in person, over the phone or even videoconference.

Already farming?

Check out our lineup of continuing education courses, workshops and webinars through Cultivating Success or contact an Extension educator for more information on how we can help you succeed in your small farm pursuits.

Military veterans farming and gardening  

Are you a military veteran or family member interested in learning to grow your own food, exploring agriculture as a career, connecting with other local veterans, feeding your community or just enjoying the health benefits of getting your hands in soil?

Our Harvest Heroes veteran beginning farming and gardening program offers individuals and families year-round training and real world, hands-on experience in planning, growing, harvesting, marketing, and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables.

Our participants work together in local community gardens and real-world, small-scale farms to learn the basics and spend a season practicing all the elements needed to feed themselves and their communities.

This program is currently offered in Ada, Canyon and Latah counties. Contact us to learn if Harvest Heroes is right for you.

For more information contact

Email team at harvestheroes@uidaho.edu