National Farm Viability Conference

A mentorship places an experienced farmer in a position to positively influence those starting their farming journey. A mentorship is formed between two farmers who are each operating on different farms. Because they are working on separate farms, there are fewer opportunities to create a strong relationship to optimize learning. Beginning farmer programs have found ways to use mentoring programs to support beginning farmers by aiding in facilitating and matching mentors that align with each other’s farming vision and goals. The panelist will share how they operate their mentoring program and what lessons they have learned, along with successes realized.