Incubator Farmer Application

The Grand Traverse Conservation District is seeking aspiring and beginning farmers for the Great Lakes Incubator Farm. Please fill out the application to be considered for the program.

*Each participant will be required to pay a yearly fee. Please click below to learn more about participant enrollment fees

Enrollment Fees

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Educational Experience

Institutions, degrees, concentrations, other certifications/academic experiences, etc.

Agricultural Experience

Employment/volunteering, internships/apprenticeships, job duties/level of responsibility, duration of experience

How do you plan to sustain yourself financially while you are building your new farm business?

Is your goal to establish a farming business? If so, what do you envision and have you taken any steps towards achieving that goal?

What does regenerative farming mean to you?

Are there any non-conventional or niche farming practices that you’re familiar with or want to become familiar with?

What are your short-term and long-term goals and expectations for your farming business?

What do you hope to achieve or what do you want to get out of this program?

Please list any additional experiences related to agriculture

Please list three professional references with contact information (email/phone number).

Please copy and paste your resume