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Tagged: Young Beginning and Small Farmers

Connecting Organically

Each farmer started as a young, beginning, or small farmer, and they each faced several different challenges…

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Partnering with the Planet

Two Sparrows Farm learning how to partner with the planet.

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From Corporate Life to Cider Life

“After a weekend visit to local orchards and cideries in the area, we fell in love with…

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Using business goals to define a marketing plan for your operation

We can help you establish business and marketing goals to build big success in the long run. 

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Helping Young, Beginning, Small Farmers Network

GreenStone hosted their second annual CultivateGrowth Conference for young, beginning, and small farmers. 

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Applying for a Loan? Tips for First-Time Borrowers!

Keep these 5 tips in mind to help make your first loan application process a smooth one!

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Hooked on Farming

Kelly Vallelunga originally planned to use her biology degree in fish and wildlife, but life had other…

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Customer Feature: Always Looking Forward

Zac Soltvedt knows leaning on the experience of others is a crucial tool toward success.

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Customer Feature: Letting Passion Lead the Way

Heidi Hendrickson says the secret to juggling it all is passion and drive.

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CultivateGrowth Feature: Heidi Hendrickson

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Every successful farm needs a team of experts

Learn who should be by your side!

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A Mentor to Grow With

Cassie joined the mentorship program to connect specifically with a female farmer.

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