NFU’s Beginning Farmer Institute is a free, online, 10-week intensive program intended to improve the health of your farm or ranch business. The program is open to producers ages 18 and up and is inclusive of all operation types and scales of production.
Each cohort is selected through a competitive application process, and applications are now open at www.nfu.org/bfi!
If accepted, you will attend online seminars, network with peers, pursue independent learning activities, and receive one-on-one technical assistance. Participants who complete all the necessary requirements will be considered for an additional in-person session, which will include additional trainings, farm tours, and networking with Farmers Union leadership.
The program is structured around weekly online trainings led by experts in business management. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will be expected to watch 30-60 minutes of video trainings each week, followed by participation in weekly, 2 hour Q&As with subject-matter experts. We encourage everyone to share the application link on social media, as well as posts we already have up on Facebook and Instagram!
