Overview
Ready to start or grow your farm business? Our comprehensive, 7-month farm business training cohort program equips new and beginning farmers with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to successfully launch, manage, and grow their farm enterprises.
We are now accepting applications for the 2027 program! If you are interested in applying, please follow the steps below for more information and application instructions.
Class of 2027 Program Outline
Application
Class of 2027 Program Snapshot
Program Dates: Core workshops run February through August 2027. All dates are Fridays and occur no less than three weeks apart.
Cost: $250.00/Person
Mixed Workshop Delivery!
The core cohort workshop schedule will include the following:
Three (3) full-day in-person workshops at the Lexington County Clemson University Extension office (605 W Main St #100, Lexington, SC 29072), lunch included
Six (6) afternoon online workshops via Zoom
Who May Apply: Any current resident of SC, age 18 or older who has been actively farming for less than 10 consecutive years. Current land access not required.
Bonus Programming! Optional “Lunch & Learn” events covering specialized and/or advanced topics at no extra cost!
Deadline to Apply: 8:00 AM, Monday, December 7, 2026
How to Apply
Step 1. Carefully review the 2027 Program Outline.
Step 2: Still have more questions? Attend a virtual open house! SCNBFP staff will hold a two Zoom open houses to answer any questions you may have. Session dates and times are below.
Session #1 – Friday / November 6, 2026 / 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session #2 – Monday / November 23, 2026 / 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Step 3: Click here to apply online. No paper applications are available; you must apply online. The deadline to apply is 8:00 AM, Monday, December 7, 2026. Feel free to review the application questions but do not hit "Submit" until after your application is complete. You will need to finish the application in one sitting. Please give yourself an hour to complete the application.
