Skip to the content

Articles
Farmer Stories
Additional Resources
About
Contact Us

Articles
Farmer Stories
Additional Resources
About
Contact Us

An Interactive Business Resource for NM Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Producers

Home
Articles
Getting Started for New and Beginning Farmers

Getting Started for New and Beginning Farmers

Getting Started: Steps to Launch a Farm Business
Business & Enterprise Planning
Mentorship, Education, and Farmer Training
Land Access & Leasing
Capital and Equipment for New Farmers
Securing and Managing Labor (Employees)
Farmer Mental and Physical Health

Introduction
- Introduction
Business and Farm Enterprise Planning
- Writing a Business Plan
- Farm Enterprise Planning
Getting Started for New and Beginning Farmers
Farmer Mental and Physical Health
- Health Insurance Considerations
- Mental Health Resources
Business Diversification Strategies
- Business Diversification Strategies
Marketing: Channels and Strategies
Land, Water, and Infrastructure Access
Securing Labor and Employee Management
- Securing Labor & Managing Employees
Insurance and Risk Management
- Types of Insurance
- Risk Management Tools
Food Safety and Production Regulations
- Food Safety & Regulations for Processed Foods & Animal Products
- Free Food Safety Training Program
Regenerative and Climate-Smart Practices
- Regenerative Agriculture & Climate-Smart Practices
Funding, Grants, and Loans
- Grants
- Loans
Record-Keeping and Taxes
- Record-Keeping
- Taxes
Community, Training, and Mentorship
- Trainings, Conferences & Other Resources