Farm Finance Training Application

Farm Finance Training Application

Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2021
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is pleased to partner with the Food Finance Institute (FFI) to offer free financial training for livestock and poultry farmers to help their farm businesses thrive. We are accepting applications from farmers who are interested in two training opportunities:
- Subscriptions for a full year of Edible-Alpha® on-demand online courses (50 available)
- Participation in a four-day virtual Boot Camp intensive workshop (includes subscription to online courses above - 20 spots available)
Eligiblity guidelines and basic information:
- Applicants must be located in the United States; one application per farm will be accepted.
- Farms should currently raise livestock (ruminants, swine) and/or poultry (laying and meat birds, waterfowl).
- Farms should be committed to raising their animals using humane management practices
- Farms must be working, independent farms. This is a farm on which a family, tribe or individual owns the animals, is engaged in the management of the farm and its animals, derives a share of livelihood from the farm, and produces a livestock product for sale.
- For virtual Boot Camp:
  - We will prioritize farm businesses where at least 25% of household income is derived from farming.
  - If selected to participate in Boot Camp, at least one person from your farm's financial team must be able to attend all four days of the online training. We encourage two people from your membership team to attend if at all possible.
  - Applicants may choose from two Boot Camp sessions:
    
    Session 1: December 7-8, 2021 and January 11-12, 2022
    
    Session 2: February 1-2 and March 1-2, 2022
  - The training will last 8 hours each day and take place during normal business hours (approximately 9am – 5pm CT, exact time tbd).
Farmers may apply for all training opportunities on the same application. Applicants for the Boot Camp will be notified about their status by November 20, 2021. Farmers who apply for but are not selected to participate in Boot Camp will automatically be entered into consideration for an online subscription. FACT is committed to training a diverse group of farmers and ranchers. We encourage farmers of color, beginning farmers, veteran farmers, and farmers belonging to other historically underserved or marginalized groups to apply.

The following factors will be considered during the selection process:
- If all basic eligibly criteria are met;
- Applicant’s rationale for attending the training and how it will benefit their farm business;
- Applicant’s understanding of their farm’s business challenges and opportunities;
- That we serve a diverse cohort of livestock farmers and ranchers.
Farm name*
Your name*

First NameLast Name
Email address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Title/Relationship to farm*
Owner, financial manager, bookkeeper, marketing director, business partner etc.
Farm website and/or social media handle
Mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Is your farm a working, independent farm? This is a farm on which a family, tribe or individual owns the animals, is engaged in the day-to-day management of the farm and its animals, derives a share of livelihood from the farm, and produces a livestock product for sale.*

YesNo
If your farm committed to raising animals using humane management practices?*

YesNoUnsure
What type(s) of livestock and/or poultry does your farm raise? How many?*
e.g. beef cattle, bison, dairy cows, goats, laying birds, meat birds, pigs, sheep, waterfowl, other
What food products and/or livestock does your farm produce for sale?*
Which training opportunity are you interested in?*

Subscription for a full year of Edible-Alpha® on-demand online courses only4-day virtual Boot Camp workshop + a subscription for Edible-Alpha® on-demand online courses
If selected for Boot Camp, please confirm your availability*

My farm can attend Session 1 (December 7-8, 2021 and January 11-12, 2022)My farm can attend Session 2 (February 1-2 and March 1-2, 2022)My farm can attend either session.We are not able to attend either session.
What percentage of your household income is derived from farming?*

Less than 25%25% or more
What are your primary sales channels? *
e.g. wholesale, farmers' markets, restaurants, farm store
What accounting system are you currently using? *
e.g. Excel, QuickBooks, receipts in a box, etc.
Why are you interested in this training opportunity? *

0/150
What are you hoping to learn and how would this training help your farm business to thrive? *

0/150
What are your biggest challenges when it comes to farm business or finance? (100 word max)*

0/100
What do you see as the biggest opportunity for your farm business? (100 word max)*

0/100
Demographic information

This information will help us better understand and serve the farmers in our network. All the information you provide below will be kept strictly confidential.
Do any of the following apply? (Select any/all that apply.)

My farm is owned by a member of a historically disadvantaged community as defined by the USDA (https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/frequently-asked-questions-2501-program)My farm is women-ownedI am a military veteranI am a beginning farmer or rancher (you have operated a farm or ranch for less than 10-consecutive years)I am a first generation farmerOther
What is your racial or ethnic identification? (Select all that apply.)

AsianBlack of African AmericanHispanic or LatinoMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative American/Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to sayOther
Authorization

By typing my name below, I acknowledge that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I will be added to FACT's farmer email list to receive notification about this and future funding and training opportunities.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
You're almost done! A copy of your application will be emailed to you after it has been submitted. If you applied for Boot Camp, FACT will contact you regarding your application by November 20. Best wishes to you and thank you for your interest in our programs!
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