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About KY Farm Launch
The University of Kentucky's Beginning Farmer Training Program - aka “KY Farm Launch” - is a 9-month, in-person training program based in Lexington, KY.
Our goal is to provide training to beginning farmers with an accelerated, customized training program that prepares them for sustainable, commercial production upon completion of the program.
You'll receive:
- Hands-on farm training (one full day per week)
- Business planning assistance
- Marketing training and development
- A supportive community of other beginning farmers
Program Requirements
This program is designed for beginning farmers with less than 10 years of experience. You'll need a passion for launching your farm operation and an ability to participate in-person for one full day per week (March – November 2026). There is no cost to participate.
Want to learn more?
krista.jacobsen@uky.edu
Our Partners
KY Farm Launch is jointly hosted by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension program, the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Organization, the UK CSA, and The Food Connection at UK.
The program is funded through USDA/NIFA award #2024-49400-43646.
Applications for our 2026 Cohort are now closed.
Program funded by USDA/NIFA Award # 2024-49400-43646 (Years 2024-2027)
Program funded by USDA/NIFA Award # 2021-70033-35706 (Years 2021-2024)