Questions For Beginner Small Farmer | Virginia Small Farms

Small Farm Orientation: Checklist for a Beginning Small Farmer

Questions with Links…

What laws and regulations could apply to my agricultural operation?

https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/laws-and-regulations-apply-your-agricultural-operation-farm-activity

Where can I go for financial help?

https://www.benefits.gov/

https://farmcredit.com/

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/index

What do I need to start a farming operation?

https://www.vafairs.com/services-technical-assistance/business-plans/

How do I price my products?

https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/markets-and-finance-market-news.shtml

https://extension.psu.edu/how-much-should-you-charge-pricing-your-meat-cuts

What should I know if I suddenly inherited a farm?

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p225

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c4-07.html

Can I successfully farm on one acre of land?

News and Links

Where/how can I sell my products?

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/marketing-sales-and-market-development.shtml

If I want to sell my produce to another country, are there any restrictions? Do I need a permit?

https://ask.usda.gov/s/

Where can I find information on starting an aquaculture farming business?

https://www.ars.usda.gov/SCA/Documents/Federal_aquaculture_resource_guide_2014.pdf

Ty Dennis2020-03-30T15:19:59+00:00March 30th, 2020|Animals and Livestock, Beginner Farmer and Rancher, Food Crops, Food Safety, Forests and Wildlife, Insects Pest and Diseases, Regions, Trees Lawns and Landscaping, Water|