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
Note: We try to respond as quickly as possible, but please allow 1 week to hear back from us. Thank you!
Questions? Please email mary@cfacmontana.org