In the second of a two-part series on beginning farming, host Karen Endres sits down with Wisconsin Farm Center Ag Program Specialist Nikki Lennart to talk about how to start farming if you don’t have access to land. Whether you’re an experienced farmer or someone with a dream, they discuss practical tips and guidance without a family land pathway.

Join Nikki and Karen for Part 2 as they talk about the opportunities and challenges of farming when you are seeking land access. They discuss the importance of business planning, formalizing your goals, and understanding your financials. It is important to know what your farm business can afford and the risks.

Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact the Wisconsin Farm Center! With more than 100 years of collective agriculture experience, the Wisconsin Farm Center team offers free and confidential financial and transition planning services, conflict mediation, veterinary diagnostic analysis, and more. They can be reached at (800) 942-2474 or farmcenter@wisconsin.gov.

More information on programs and services is available at https://farmcenter.wi.gov.

If you are experiencing increased stress, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or just need a welcoming ear to talk to, please contact the free and confidential 24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline at (888) 901-2558 for immediate support. In-person and tele-counseling sessions are also available by request.