Building Farmers and Ranchers
The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program builds community and capacity in agriculture. The program utilizes classroom learning and helps new farmers and ranchers:
- Explore agriculture as a business
- Learn how to manage risks
- Understand how to succeed in diverse markets.
Who Should Participate?
- New Farmers/Ranchers: <1/4 acre farmers/<100 acres ranchers and/or < 1 year and/or intern, apprentice level experience (large garden, on-farm, or ranch)
- Intermediate Farmers/Ranchers: Production, marketing manager or sole operator, >1/4 acre farmers/>100 acres ranchers for <3 years
- Experienced Farmers/Ranchers: Production, marketing manager or sole operator, >1/4 acre/>100 acres rancher for >3 years
Cost?
- New and Intermediate Farmers and Ranchers: $200 for all 8 sessions ($300 for two people from same operation with one set of handouts). Includes course material.
- Experienced Farmers/Ranchers: $150 for all 8 sessions or $25 per class
Want to Learn More?
Applications for 2022 are currently closed, but you can learn more about the program:
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Click here to download the 2022 Larimer County Building Farmers and Ranchers Program Brochure
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Click here to download the 2022 Larimer County Building Farmers Program Application
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Contact Karen Crumbaker at 970-498-6003 for additional information
