Farm Incubator Program for Beginning Farmers
What Tilian Provides
- Access to land
- On-site support from our new Program Manager
- We provide technical assistance for farmers on their business and production plans
- Help ordering seeds, equipment and supplies
- Farmer training
- Assistance getting insurance
- Equipment, irrigation, hoop houses, heated greenhouse space
How it Works
- Farmers at Tilian have at least three years to get their operations up and running before transitioning to an independent farm.
- What is grown at the Tilian Farm belongs to the farmer. We provide assistance in finding retail and wholesale markets.
What the Farmers Provide
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn while working to build their own businesses
- Vision that can be translated into a plan, and then a working farm
- Enough capital to get their farms started
- Ideal candidates have 2-10 years of farm experience
How to Get Started
If you are interested in joining Tilian Farm as a farmer for the 2014 season, please fill out an application. Also, download and review the program manual for more detailed information about the program. Please submit an application.
2014 Application:
Feel free to contact the program manager with any questions.
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