Central Wyoming College: Beginning Farmer Training and Farm Incubator Claimed

CWC offers a comprehensive farmer training and farm incubator program with the goal of increasing the number of economically and environmentally sustainable farm businesses in our region. Supporting the growing farm to table movement, the program provides small-scale agropreneurs with the knowledge and skills to start and successfully operate their own independent farm business. Crop production training focuses on growing in high elevation, short growing season environments utilizing regenerative and biodynamic practices. Key components of the practicum focus on the history of agriculture in the US, traditional knowledge and indigenous practices. The Crop Production Practicum is offered May through September each year. The business of farming is taught through a comprehensive farm business course where participants create their own farm business plan. This course is offered in during the fall semester. The farm incubator provides 1/8 acre plots, access to water, equipment and mentoring to support beginning farm entrepreneurs. Our farm infrastructure includes a 1/2 acre education farm, high tunnel hoophouse, geodesic dome greenhouse, composting area, a vegetable processing/packing facility with walk-in cooler, 3 acre fruit orchard, toolshed and barn. Full scholarships are available for the 2022 program. Scholarships cover all program costs and fees (housing excluded). Housing is available on a first come, first-served basis for the duration of the five month training program. Students have access to the shower house, laundry and shared kitchen.