New Farmer U is an early spring mini-academy designed to build farmers’ business skills. This weekend-long retreat March 21-22 welcomes farmers who are just starting out—whether you are still dreaming, just beginning, or in your first ten years of farming—no matter where you live or what you grow.
The event will be held at the beautiful Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Located in Minnesota’s Driftless region, this setting offers a special place to explore, learn, and grow in nature, making it an ideal setting for New Farmer U. **Not a farmer but know one who would benefit from this opportunity?! Please feel free to share/forward this email!** |
Registration & Cost: Spots are limited! Your fee covers all workshops, four meals plus snacks, one night of lodging, and a free farm finance book. Save your spot by buying your registration ticket today! - Early Bird Registration $125 (now through February 24, 2026)
- Standard Registration $150 (registration closes March 11, 2026)
Scholarships: A small number of need-based scholarships are available to help lower the cost of registration. Requests will be accepted through March 2, 2026. For more information, contact Sam Gutierrez at sam.gutierrez@marbleseed.org. |
| Program: A featured presenter is Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer at Compeer Financial and a well-known farm author. More speakers will be announced closer to the event! Through large and small group sessions, farmers will learn new ideas and receive hands-on guidance about their farm finances and daily operations. Get ready to learn about a range of relevant topics including (but not limited to): - Financial planning for a successful farm
- Easy ways to keep good farm records
- Creative ways to market your products
- Choosing the right equipment early on
- Accessing funding and government program
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Have questions, need language support, or want more details? Contact Gilbert at gilbert@rtcinfo.org or 612-296-9020. New Farmer U is a program of Marbleseed and is produced by Renewing the Countryside and co-hosted by Big River Farms. |
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