Farming has never been an easy career to pursue, but with compounding issues such as barriers to land and water access, water rights, high overhead costs for starting a farm business, and more farmers leaving the field each year, young farmers in Colorado are at a unique disadvantage. Incubator and accelerator programs, such as our Farm Business Accelerator, can help make farming a viable career choice for young farmers by providing a lower barrier to entry for farming.
This video by Colorado Trust shows how incubator and accelerator programs are helping young farmers in Colorado enter into the agricultural workforce and highlights our Farm Business Accelerator Program. The video is based on an article exploring this topic, read more here.