All the Tools You Need to Succeed
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Apprenticeship
On-the-job apprenticeship on working production farm
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Farmland, High Tunnel and Resource rentals
Acreage, high-tunnels, resources, and equipment available for rent
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Production Farm Wholesale
Production farm, GAP and Organic certified
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Educational programming
Public workshops and educational activities.
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The Farm
Sprouting Farms is an innovative approach to enhancing local food systems within rural Appalachian. The project combines education, resource sharing, land access, and food production.
We support new & beginning farmers by helping them
launch farm businesses and jump start wholesale markets. We provide farming education for the community, and encourage farm and business sustainability.
Sprouting Farms is an innovative approach to enhancing local food systems within rural Appalachian. The project combines education, resource sharing, land access, and food production.
We support new & beginning farmers by helping them
launch farm businesses and jump start wholesale markets. We provide farming education for the community, and encourage farm and business sustainability.
Established in 2017
Our Goal
Sprouting Farms seeks to develop new and existing farm businesses and increase local food production in the New and Greenbrier River Valleys by laying the groundwork for sustainable farm businesses.
Sprouting Farms seeks to develop new and existing farm businesses and increase local food production in the New and Greenbrier River Valleys by laying the groundwork for sustainable farm businesses.
Our Vision
- We envision a future where there are new and beginning farmers thriving in the New and Greenbrier River Valley regions.
- We want these farmers to have access to the key business education and training needed to support their farm endeavors.
- We wish to help these individuals access land and growing space to build their assets, capital, and farm business.
- We see a future where local food is served not just at home but also in local schools and institutions, grocery stores, and throughout our community.
- We hope to create fair employment opportunities and encourage farm planning for sustainable production.
- We envision a vibrant farm community, preserving agricultural heritage and supporting farmer-to-farmer relationships and knowledge transfer for the generations to come.
