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Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

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December 5, 2025

The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide provides a pathway to resources a new farmer or decision-maker may need to get started and support their production journey. Starting with production in mind, resources give farmers an introduction to important farming topics and direct them to education and decision-making tools as well as how to connect with agricultural partners.

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Table of Contents

Bees & Livestock

Equipment

Organic Farming

Plants

Soil Health

Water Management

General Topics

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