Economic impact and development report: an overview of national farm incubators across the US
Date
2014-12
Authors
Schwartz, Leann, author
Thilmany, Dawn, author
Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, publisher
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Abstract
Access to land, water, and equipment has been identified as the leading challenge faced by beginning farmers and ranchers across the nation. As the average age of America's farmers reaches 60, the next generation of farmers and ranchers are seeking innovative ways to gain access to the knowledge, resources and markets that will become available. One way to creatively address these obstacles for new farmers is Farm Incubator programs. This factsheet aims to outline the information and resources compiled during a Comprehensive Needs Assessment conducted during the Development Phase of an Incubator Farm program in Northern Colorado. The resulting complete list of incubator programs nationwide is complemented by a spreadsheet of important characteristics and details related to these different Farm Incubator models. By creating a comprehensive list, individuals interested in starting an incubator program in their community can consider which properties are appropriate for their community.
Description
December 2014.
Rights Access
Subject
incubator farm program
national incubator interactive map