Farm Incubator Program Applications

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Contact Information
Name of person representing the farm*
First Last
Date
I have read and understand the Application Instructions and the Fee Schedule.
- Yes
- No
- I have not received those documents yet.
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone
Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
What are your primary and secondary languages?
Name of farm (if you already have one)
Type of business (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, Cooperative, etc…)
List names of all farm owners/operators that will participate in the program
Professional / Personal References (at least 3 people with contact information and relationship to you or your business)
Name Relationship Email Phone

Your Interests and Farming Experience
Why do you want to become an incubator farmer?
What are the things you most enjoy about farming?
Do you have any special talents, skills, hobbies, or interests that could be helpful in the program? Please explain.
Do you have experience operating tractors and/or other farm equipment? Please provide details.
Describe any farmer training courses you have taken and any degrees or certifications you hold. Indicate relevant coursework that has prepared you for farming.
For example, OGS Farm Beginnings.
Your Resume
You can attach a resume to this form, or e-mail directly to chris@appalachian.org.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Additional Resume
If more than one person is applying, you can attach an additional resume to this form, or e-mail directly to chris@appalachian.org.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Describe your farming experience in detail including the level of management responsibility you have assumed and the production skills you’ve acquired. Quantify your experience.
For example: managed a 60-member CSA for 2 seasons; logged approximately 250 tractor hours, etc.
In what region of the country have you had most of your farming experience?
Do you currently farm?
- No
- Yes - Part-time
- Yes - Full-time
Please describe.

Farm/Business Planning Experience
Have you taken any business planning courses such as college courses, Mountain BizWorks courses, online courses, etc?
- Yes
- No
Please list those courses.
Describe your experience with, and interest in, marketing farm products. Indicate what types of marketing you have experience with. Briefly describe the general marketing plan for your products.
Describe any experience you've had developing a farm plan for business and/or production for a farm you’ve worked on.
Do you have a written business plan or concept for the enterprise you would like to implement at the incubator farm?
The plan must include a detailed description of the business you would like to implement, a marketing strategy, financial budget, land management practices (pest management, soil management), and a projection for the future of the business.
- Yes
- No
Farm Business Plan
Upload now or email directly to chris@appalachian.org.
Max. file size: 256 MB.

Your Farm Operation
Briefly describe the farm operation you would like to implement in the Incubator Program.
Describe the amount/type of land and resources/infrastructure needed for your farm operation. How do you intend to use the space?
What tools / equipment are you bringing to the incubator that are crucial to your business's success?
What other farm equipment, structures, and resources will you need to be successful?
The Incubator Program will provide some tools/equipment, but may not be able to provide everything you need.
What are the water needs for your operation?
Include details on GPM / GPD needed, PSI needed, type of irrigation to be used, requirements of animals, etc.
Please describe what sustainable methods and best management practices you will implement while running your farm operation at the incubator.
Do you have the need to become certified organic or acquire any other certifications while at the incubator?
- Yes
- No
What kind of certification?
Will you be working the land alone, or do you intend to bring in additional help?
- I will work the land alone.
- I will bring in help.
Who? How and when will they assist you? Please elaborate if they are paid, how much, etc.
Where do you see your operation in 3 to 5 years when you leave the incubator program?
If this is part of your business plan please write that.

Participating in the Program
How many hours a week are you willing to commit to your farming endeavor?
How many years are you interested in being at the incubator farm?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
What do you hope to achieve while at the incubator farm?
What type of educational programming / training would have the most value to you as an incubator farmer? Give us some details.
What do you see as your biggest obstacle or challenge as you pursue your farm enterprise at the incubator farm?
How do you plan to sustain yourself financially while you are building your farm business? What is your backup plan?
Will you have your own housing off of the Community Farm during your time in the program?
- Yes
- No - I/we will need housing on the farm
Provide details as to why and what type of housing you would bring with you.
Currently, we may be able to offer some participants space for a temporary housing unit on the farm, but this is limited to certain situations of absolute necessity. The selection committee will determine if housing is available to a participant and at what rate.
After reading the Application Instructions and Fee Schedule, do you believe you can work within this structure? Do you foresee any issues?
What else would you like to tell us about yourself and your business that makes you a good candidate?

Contact Information

Name	Relationship	Email	Phone