We offer personalized Technical Assistance to beginning farmers & ranchers. We work with folks in all stages of business, from visioning to launch to scaling up, & focus on small-scale, diversified, direct marketing, & local food or ag-based businesses. We are happy to meet with you in person, over the phone, or digitally, depending on your location and preference. We can offer a wealth of resources and information, including connections to local farmers, ranchers, and landowners in your area. All one-on-one services are provided at no cost.
We can help you:
- Create business, marketing, or financial plans for your farm business
- Connect you to resources regarding crop planning and production techniques
- Hone your vision, set realistic goals, & ensure accountability
- Review & complete financing applications
- Navigate the process of accessing land
- Find land to purchase or lease
- Write or negotiate a Lease (for more negotiation services, see what we offer here!)
- Work through an issue with your landlord (for more mediation services, see what we offer here!)
- Work through an issue with your tenant (for more mediation services, see what we offer here!)
- Find grants or write a grant for your farm
- Incorporate LEAN farming techniques on your farm
- Learn how to market your crops and business to consumers
- Navigate the Organic Certification process
- Answer questions about farming implements, hand tools, and production materials and sourcing
Interested? Fill out the Interest Form below and we’ll be in touch!
Technical Assistance Interest Form
Questions? Please email mary@cfacmontana.org