Farm Beginnings Application

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Once you have completed this form, be sure to click "Submit" at the bottom. You can then make your payment for the non-refundable $100 application fee using the PayPal Checkout option on this page right above the form, or send it by mail to Dakota Rural Action, PO Box 549, Brookings, SD 57006.

Name *

Farming Partner (if applicable)

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Home Phone *

Work Phone

May we call you at Work?

Yes

Clear selection

Best time of day to call?

Morning

Midday

Evening

Anytime

Clear selection

Applying for a scholarship? *

Note: the scholarship application is SEPARATE. Please see the Scholarship page under Farm Beginnings on the website for more information.

Yes

Do you have any special needs we should be aware of? *

Why are you interested in farming? *

Provide a brief summary of the school(s) you/ farm partner have attended and your work experience(s), including agricultural jobs, training or experience you have had, if any:

What are you currently doing? *

What are your future goals? (1-5 years) *

What are your future goals? (5-10 years) *

How do you think this program can help you? *

What do you see as your biggest obstacle in starting/transitioning your own farm operation? *

Indicate the areas you are specifically interested in working on throughout the Farm Beginnings course. *

Check all that apply:

Financial Management

Business Planning

Alternative Marketing

Environmental Monitoring

Community Engagement and Leadership

Sustainable agricultural practices

Livestock production

Quality of life issues

Lowering production costs

Other:

Required

What farm enterprise(s) are you considering? *

(mark your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices)

Dairy

Beef

Sheep

Goats

Hogs

Poultry

Crops & Hay

Fruit

Flowers

Vegetables

Other:

Required

What best describes your situation? *

I own land.

I have access to land.

I am looking to buy land.

I am looking to rent land.

Other:

Required

Tell us something unique about yourself. *

What other considerations do you have about the program? *

Do you have any conflicts or considerations that may hamper you from participating fully in the course? *

EXPECTATIONS: This course is time intensive and requires a high level of commitment and participation. We expect you to attend all sessions, to complete homework in between sessions, and to come to class prepared and ready to participate. You will get out of this class what you put in, and we want your experience to be truly beneficial.

Please list two references (one work and one personal). Please list name, relationship, address, and phone for each. *

How did you hear about the Farm Beginnings program? *

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