START YOUR OWN FARMFROM AN IDEA TO A WORKING FARM
You don’t need to come from a farming background to become a farmer. Through our 100 Farms Started initiative, Red Maple Farm School is creating a practical pathway to help aspiring farmers plan, establish and grow their own farms, with structured education, real-world guidance and ongoing support.
100 FARMS STARTED
More Farmers. More Food.
More Opportunity.
Our mission is to help establish 100 new farms by giving aspiring farmers a practical pathway to get started. Whether you’re ready to build a farm of your own or want to help someone else achieve that goal, there are two ways to make a difference.
MORE FOOD PRODUCERS
Increase our capacity to grow and produce food.
STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Support families, entrepreneurship and community economies.
100
NEW FARMS
ONE SHARED VISION
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Create pathways for 1st generation farmers.
A RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM
Build a more diverse and dependable local food supply.
TWO WAYS TO START A FARM
START YOUR OWN. OR HELP SOMEONE ELSE START THEIRS.
START YOUR OWN FARM
GIVE YOURSELF THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW
Ready to become a farmer?
Our Farm in a Box program provides a structured pathway with practical education, farm planning and guidance to help you establish your own working farm.
SPONSOR A FARMER
GIVE SOMEONE ELSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW
You don’t have to become a farmer to help create one. Sponsor a first-generation farmer through our Farm in a Box program to provide the education, planning and guidance needed to get started.
MORE THAN EDUCATION. REAL FARM MENTORSHIP.
Farm in a Box brings together practical education, personal mentorship and real-world opportunities to help aspiring farmers get started and keep growing.
FARM-STARTING EDUCATION
Structured online courses, practical lessons and educational resources to build a strong foundation.
PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP
Seasonal in-person guidance, hands-on learning and support from experienced farmers.
PLANNING & RESOURCES
Farm planning tools, guides, checklists and practical resources to help turn ideas into action.
AGRICULTURAL CONNECTIONS
Access valuable farming knowledge, trusted connections and a supportive network that feels like family, with resources to help you succeed.
WHOLESALE OPPORTUNITIES
As your farm grows, join a food network connecting farmers with customers, creating opportunities and designed to strengthening our food system.
RESILIENCE NETWORK
Enjoy a complimentary one-year Resilience Network membership with ongoing education, valuable resources and a supportive community.
HAVE QUESTIONS? LET’S TALK.
Have you always dreamed of starting your own farm but aren’t sure where to begin? Or perhaps you’d like to help someone else get started by sponsoring a farmer. Whatever your questions, we’d love to hear from you and explore how you can get involved.
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