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Offered by Cornell Small Farms Program
Take the first steps toward a farm that fits your goals, resources and values, with six weeks of guided online learning.
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Cornell’s BF 101 course helps aspiring farmers organize the decisions that come before starting a farm. Participants examine their available resources, consider personal priorities and begin a start-up plan. Readings and assignments are complemented by live weekly discussions, with recordings available afterward.
People exploring a first farm or planning a start-up in the next few years.
Before you join: You do not need to own land or have chosen what to grow.
Mondays, September 21–October 26, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Eastern. Six weekly webinars plus independent work; recordings are provided.
Cornell Small Farms Program
Instructor: Sarah Williford
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