By Krista Jacobsen
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm but felt overwhelmed by the business side of things? Or maybe you’ve already dipped your toes into farming and want to take your operation to the next level. If that sounds like you — and you’ve been farming for less than 10 years — KY Farm Launch might be the perfect opportunity.
KY Farm Launch is a nine-month, in-person training program based in Lexington, designed specifically for beginning farmers. The program kicks off in March 2026 and runs through November, meeting one full day each week. Best of all? There’s no cost to participate, just a commitment to show up and a passion for building your farm business.
This hands-on program is more than just learning how to grow crops or raise livestock. It’s about building a sustainable, profitable farm operation. Participants will receive training in production techniques for vegetables, small fruits, beef cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. KY Farm Launch also dives deep into business planning, marketing strategies and management skills, areas that often seem overwhelming to new farmers. The goal is to take away some of the barriers that discourage people from getting started.