Beginning Farmer

What We Do

The Purdue Beginning Farmer program seeks to support new farmers determine their mission and vision through statewide programs, projects with partnering agencies, and targeted farm events to build more robust networks across Indiana.

 

Contact Us

Amy Thompson

Beginning Farmer Coordinator
Diversified Farming and Food Systems
afthompson@purdue.edu

615 W State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 496-1930 

SARE Project

SARE Project

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SARE Project

Beginning farmers come from diverse backgrounds and often farm using non-traditional methods. A more coordinated effort by local, state and national agencies is needed to provide essential services to support these farming operations and increase...

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Programs

Programs

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Programs

Interested in starting a farm but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Are you already a farmer but eager to enhance and improve your management practices? We hold a variety of programs regularly to help prospective and...

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Partners

Partners

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Partners

Purdue Extension's Beginning Farmer program partners with many agencies across Indiana to support you as a diversified or beginning farmer, help you connect with other locals, and more.

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Resources

Resources

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Resources

Explore the wide range of website resources that our specialists have compiled.

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Video Library

Video Library

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Video Library

Check out a list of useful videos compiled by our Beginning Farmer Specialist!

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