Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Strategic Planning Template
A strategic planning template for beginning farmers. It helps a farm owner look at strengths, weaknesses, goals, and actions in a clear written plan. Print a fresh copy for each project.
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Sections on this template
- Mission and values
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Opportunities
- Threats
- Long-term goals
- Strategies to reach goals
- Action steps and owners
- Review schedule
How to use this template
Work through the sections one at a time. Anything with legal, tax or insurance effect should be reviewed by the right professional before you rely on it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with SBA and eXtension.
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