Invest In Farmers’

Entrepreneurial Development

Every dollar donated directly supports the farmers attending our strategic sprints.

By keeping our program free, we provide high-quality entrepreneurial education to farmers who otherwise wouldn’t have access.

How Your Investment Creates Transformation

This week-long residential course is designed for farmers committed to climate-smart practices. We know that this program, building resilience in small and medium sized farming businesses, not only makes better business sense but also strengthens the health and fabric of our communities.

Medium to small farmers play a critical role in nutrient dense food production, regional food security, community health and planetary cooling, and your sponsorship is a direct investment in climate action.

  • Provides essential resources, mentorship, and time to exceptional graduates of early farming incubator programs, with 3-5 years of experience.  

  • Enhances local food systems, ensures food security, and creates land-based employment opportunities.

  • Equips farmers with advanced business strategies for long-term success.

  • Supports climate-smart farming practices that contribute to planetary cooling and sustainable agriculture.

  • Connects farmers with experienced mentors who provide personalized guidance.

  • Offers comprehensive resources tailored to the unique challenges of small to medium-sized farms. 

Alumni Sucess

Meet Emma Jagoz from Moon Valley Farms

When Emma Jagoz joined the program, she was farming 7 separate leased plots. She arrived with a big vision to create local jobs, build a resilient food hub, and grow healthy food for her community in the Chesapeake Bay. 

Since the program, she has purchased her own farm and profitably scaled her business 5x — all with grant funding. And we are proud to say that Emma Jagoz of Moon Valley Farm, holds the first organic seat for the Governor's Agricultural commission in Maryland.

Sponsor a Farmer

Every dollar donated directly supports the farmers attending our strategic sprints.

By keeping our program free, we provide high-quality entrepreneurial education to farmers who otherwise wouldn’t have access.

Your Investment Provides Farmers With…

● 7 days lodging and food at a host farm.

● Time away from the farm, in a community of peers for farmers to focus deeply on next steps.

● Berkeley caliber business school education, exploring principles of mission-driven entrepreneurial leadership and resources.

● Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experts such as Will Rosenzweig from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Anna Knight of Old Grove Farm, and Kathleen Merrigan of Arizona State University.

● Increases farmer’s ability to impact their local food systems and achieve their goals.

● On-going peer platform engagement and asynchronous learning opportuntites.