Our Farmer Incubator Program is a critical part of our Farmland Access Service, providing land to initiate or expand agricultural businesses. Participants can spend up to five years in the program. We currently have two operations successfully producing on the farm, and we accept applications to on a rolling basis.
Our 100-acre site is comprised of mixed woodland, pasture and a level row crop field. We provide access to land, infrastructure, equipment, and technical support for a nominal monthly fee. We can help connect you with service providers, new markets, and even promotional opportunities while you build a solid foundation for your farm business.
Our goal is to serve as a launching pad to a variety of small farm enterprises. Participants in the Farmer Incubator Program receive ongoing training opportunities through our Farmer Education Workshops and The Organic Growers School (our Farm Pathways partner).
Want to keep your day job while growing part or full time?
Have at least one full season of experience farming, a burning interest, and some “seed” money to get started?
Want to start or continue a for-profit business growing and selling in the Asheville area?
Have your own transportation and housing?
SAHC’s Farmer Incubator Program is funded in part by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program under award number 2016-70017-25341 for Farm Pathways: Integrating Farmer Training with Land Access. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
