Advice for New Montana Farmers or Ranchers | Farm Connect Montana
One-to-One Technical Assistance
Farm Connect offers free personalized technical assistance to beginning farmers & ranchers. We work with folks in all stages of business from original visioning and planning to start-up to scaling up. We focus on small-scale, diversified, direct marketing, & local food or ag-based businesses. We are happy to meet with you in person, over the phone, or virtually, depending on your location and preference. We offer a wealth of resources and information, including connections to local farmers, ranchers, and landowners in your area.
We Can Help You:
- Create business, marketing, or financial plans for your farm business
- Connect you to resources regarding crop planning and production techniques
- Hone your vision, set realistic goals, & ensure accountability
- Review & complete financing applications
- Navigate the process of accessing land
- Find land to purchase or lease
- Write or negotiate a lease
- Work through an issue with your landlord
- Work through an issue with your tenant
- Find grants or write a grant for your farm
- Incorporate LEAN farming techniques on your farm
- Learn how to market your crops and business to consumers
- Navigate the Organic Certification process
- Answer questions about farming implements, hand tools, and production materials and sourcing
- Build skills and competence using Tool Library rental equipment including walk-behind tractors, large riding tractors, and implements
Interested? Click on the button below to fill out the interest form and we’ll be in touch!
Note: We try to respond as quickly as possible, but please allow 1 week to hear back from us. Thank you!
Questions? Please email mary@farmconnectmontana.org