The virtual Beginning Farmer program was originally scheduled to begin in January of 2026 (see below). Unfortunately, we did not meet the minimum enrollment required by the registration deadline. As a ...

Beginning farmers and ranchers face a plethora of problems early on. Burnout and failure rates run high. Financial stability challenges often hit within the first 1-5 years of operation. Cash flow and ...

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, with the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI), announced $1.7 million now available through the second round of the Beginning Farmer ...

Beginning farmers on the East End can apply for $1.7 million in state grants to help start or expand their operations, Albany announced Monday.

Many farmers face financial strain despite good yields, relying on outside income and loans as federal aid falls short.

The two-day program is designed to help early-career producers build financial and management skills needed to run a successful farm.