{"id":5808,"date":"2023-08-28T18:22:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T18:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/?page_id=5808"},"modified":"2023-08-28T18:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T18:22:21","slug":"how-to-become-a-farmer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/how-to-become-a-farmer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Farmer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Farming is rewarding work that allows you to become more connected to the land, the food you eat, and your local community. If you are wondering how to become a farmer, there is much to learn from our farming case studies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modesto and Marsha of Oya Organics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How to become a farmer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some farmers pursue degrees in agriculture. Others participate in alternative programs like farm incubators<\/a>, internships, or apprenticeships. No matter which path you take, remember that farming is a long game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

While some crops like microgreens<\/a> grow quickly, most farming endeavors will take years from planting to profit. If you want to learn how to become a farmer, we suggest working with and learning from others before starting your own farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrange group-buys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Group buys are a popular business model in many Asian communities. In a group buy, one community leader will collect food orders from their network of friends, family, and neighbors. Then, they will purchase those items in bulk (or wholesale) from a farmer. This allows the leader to receive a discount on the products. They will then distribute the product to members of their community. This way, only one person has to travel to the farms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can set up an Airmart shop for group buys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Arranging group buys will let you get a sense of which items are the best sellers, so that when you do start your own farm, you’ll know which crops are the most profitable to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start a collaborative CSA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Field to Fork<\/a> is a collection of farms that create subscription boxes of fresh produce and other farm-made goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t have to be a farmer to start or manage a farm box subscription. Instead, you can handle the logistical and selling side of the business. This might look like bringing farms together, building a CSA store<\/a>, and spreading the word about the service through social media and marketing events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running a CSA will also give you insight into which items are the most popular among customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself a strategic advantage by learning the business side of farming with a CSA or group-buy shop on Airmart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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