Welcome!
Our Humane Farming Mentorship Program is tailored for farmers seeking personalized, one-on-one guidance from an experienced pasture-based, humane farming mentor.
We now offer two tracks for our Mentees, Beginner and Production. Please see our website or contact staff at kmeade@foodanimalconcerns.org if you need more guidance on which track best suits your needs.
Steps to becoming a FACT Mentee:
- Complete Mentee Application (this document)
- Phone call with FACT staff (this will help staff make mentor matches)
- Interview and choose your Mentor (staff will provide these contacts)
- Complete the Mentee Agreement form and submit your fee
- Begin routine meetings with your Mentor!
Mentees Goals & Time Commitment
Once matched with your mentor, you will identify your goals to complete throughout the program. If you haven't already determined your main farm focus, we encourage you to do so before completing this application. Through the interview and mentor-matching process, we will continue to support you in honing in on more specific goals. If you need assistance organizing your farm goals, this site is very helpful.
Expect to have bi-weekly or monthly phone or video calls with your mentor. Making time is a challenge for all farmers, however, remaining actively engaged with your Mentor throughout the program is often vital to completing your goals.
About this Application
By answering the questions below, we can match you with the best mentor possible. For this application, please concentrate on your goals relevant to the 2025 session.