Let's Get Growing Certificate Program
Farm setup, USDA readiness, production planning, recordkeeping, business planning and practical instruction for establishing and growing a viable farm operation.
Programs, training & farmer development
Programs that help farmers build, protect and grow.
NBFA programs help farmers establish, strengthen, finance, protect and grow their agricultural operations.
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Programs overview
From the first farm plan to long-term land stewardship, NBFA connects farmers with practical education, advocacy and support for stronger agricultural operations.
Farmer development
We Grow Farmers
Practical support for beginning, underserved and expanding farmers who are building viable agricultural operations.
- Establishing a farm operation
- USDA Farm Numbers
- Production planning
- Conservation
- Recordkeeping
- Markets
- Farm ownership
- Generational transition
Land & legacy
ReClaiming, ReGaining & ReGenerating Our Farms
A focused pathway for protecting family farms, rebuilding agricultural capacity and carrying land forward for the next generation.
- Land retention
- Family farm preservation
- Farm recovery
- Regenerative agriculture
- Agricultural capacity
- Generational legacy
Affiliated initiative
National Farmers MicroFund
An affiliated farmer-support initiative providing practical guidance and support for farmers navigating financial and land-retention challenges.
Visit FarmerFunds.org- Technical assistance
- Loan servicing support
- Foreclosure-prevention assistance
- Financial readiness
- Land-retention support
Certificates & Training
Practical Education for New, Beginning and Experienced Farmers
Online learning and practical instruction designed to help farmers establish, manage, finance and grow resilient farm operations.
Universal Lending & Financial Literacy
Credit, cash flow, debt management, agricultural lending, financial statements, repayment capacity and loan readiness.
USDA 101 | Know Before You Go
Revenue projections, operating expenses, cash flow, markets, debt service, risk management and lender-ready farm business plans.
Additional certificate programs and online courses will be added as NBFA's learning library grows.