How to Apply for SAHC’s Farm Incubator Progam

1. Fill out the SAHC Farmer Incubator Program Application

2. Submit a Farm Business Plan with your application or email to chris@appalachian.org
(Click here for a general business plan example, courtesy Mountain BizWorks)

3. Submit a Resume for each individual applying. Upload with your application or email to chris@appalachian.org

Space is limited. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of SAHC staff and partners. 

• Farming experience of applicant
• Strength of business plan and marketability of product
• Type of operation proposed and how it would fit in
  with the farm as a whole
• Ability of applicant to commit to his/her business
• Ability of applicant to commit to the program and full requirements

For questions about the application process or the program, please contact SAHC Community Farm & Food Program Associate Chris Link at chris@appalachian.org or (828) 253-0095 ext. 203.