Starting or Expanding a Small Farm Operation

Beginning a farm is not an easy task. Especially in today's market, finding land and finacing can be tricky. There also are other issues to think about like markets, employees and food safety regulations.

This section will give you a starting point on how to approach these issues and more that new farmers (or expanding farmers) face. But we also want to mention that some of your best resources can be area farmers. Be sure to log in to our member area and start connecting with farmers in your area. They will have invaluable advice on the special conditions in your area.

FLORIDA FARMLINK WAS DEVELOPED BY FLORIDA WEST COAST RC&D IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED FOR NETWORKING WITHIN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. THE SITE IS DESIGNED TO BE A TOOL FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS TO CONNECT AND GROW AND EAT MORE LOCAL FOOD. THIS ALSO STRENGTHENS THE AREA ECONOMY THROUGH FOOD-RELATED COMMERCE.