The On Farm Skills Development Guide This project was made possible by funds from the New York Farm Viability Institute
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1 The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY, Inc.) Presents: The On Farm Skills Development Guide This project was made possible by funds from the New York Farm Viability Institute
2 How to use the NOFA-NY On Farm Skills Development Guide This guide provides activities to plan, monitor, reflect upon and track changes as an aspiring or new farmer goes through a season of farm training. Its primary function is for beginning farmers and their farm mentors to identify areas to provide education, increasing skills and work responsibility on the farm. Completing this guide will allow you to develop a plan for information exchange and monitor progress of the beginning farmer and improved farm efficiencies. The four main steps are: Prioritize s Finalize Learning Plan Mid-Season Review End-of-Season Meeting Evaluation Each beginning farmer and farm mentor will determine which areas of agriculture that they would like to focus on during the season, this guide is meant to be flexible and you only need to complete the subject areas that pertain to your needs. Make it work for you, and we d love to hear your feedback.
3 Step 1: Prioritize Learning & Work Objectives This portion is completed by the beginning farmer. Each subject area has a baseline list of learning/work objectives. We hope that reading through these topics starts a process of self-inquiry and thinking about the various areas to explore during farm training. Alternative option for mentor-driven prioritization: Identify the areas you, the host farmer will teach during an apprenticeship, and ask apprentices to add their top learning goals to that list. Step 2: Finalized Learning & Performance Objectives This portion is completed by the beginning farmer and mentor farmer. Together they review the areas the beginning farmer is interested in improving for the season and prioritize which learning/work objectives make the most sense to address. From there they can determine correlating performance objective that will help to improve farm efficiency. It is important to discuss methods of instruction that will be used and form a rough plan for the season. Finally set the date for a mid-season check-in during the pre-season meeting. Step 3: Mid-Season Review The beginning farmer copies the topics from the Finalized Learning Plan into the Mid-Season Review. Together the beginning farmer and mentor farmer work to complete the table and review the progress of the season and the learning plan. Finally set the date for the end-of-season meeting. Step 4: End-of-Season Evaluation The beginning farmer copies the topics from the Finalized Learning Plan into the End-of Season Evaluation. Together the beginning farmer and mentor farmer work together to complete the table. This is an opportunity to reflect on the seasons learning and improved farm efficiency. Take time to discuss the best education or training methods. From here the beginning farmer can use the topics identified in the plan to bridge this season to the next round of learning opportunities by identifying topics to focus on (either new topics or ones to continue from this season). This is a good time to identify off-season training plans and goals with the assistance of the mentor farmer. Tracking Multiple Seasons of Educational Experiences Find and download additional pages at Verify Your Training! Documented training in agricultural methods and farm business planning can improve your chances of qualifying for loans, bank services or land access services. Initial and date each time you go through a step of the tracking process, keep each season s tools in a safe place and record workshops conferences and other training programs you attend.
4 Business Retail Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Direct Marketing: Branding, Customer Service & Outreach Assessing the Market Farmers Markets Restaurants & Small Grocery Community Supported Agriculture Agri-Tourism Farm Stand & Farm Store Sales Cost of Production Calculations Developing Price Points Yearly Budgeting & Cost Projections Risk Management: Insurance, Disaster Planning, & Contracts Certifications & Regulations
5 Business - Wholesale Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/ Other Educational Event Assessing the Market Cooperatives Commodity Prices & Futures Yearly Budgeting & Cost Projections Calculating Yields Determining Transportation Expenses Preseason Crop Expenses Determining Price Points On Farm Crop Sales Certifications & Regulations Risk Management: Insurance, Disaster Planning & Contracts
6 Dairy Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Herd Health Nutrition, Feed & Water Requirements Pasture Management Stored Forage Management Milking Practices & Quality Control On Farm Processing Reproduction Hoof Trimming Manure Management Equipment Operation & Safety Housing Needs Predator Control
7 Farm Maintenance and Repair Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Basic Welding Skills Advanced Welding Skills Fabrication Repairs Hired Mechanic vs. Do It Yourself Pre Season Preparation Preventative Maintenance Skills Assessment for Major Repairs (engine overhaul) Carpentry, Building Maintenance & New Construction Plumbing Electric Shop Safety
8 Field Crops Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Seed Variety Selection Crop Rotation Soil Tilth, Tests & Fertility Field Preperation for Planting Seeding Rates &Calibration Planting Dates & Days to Harvest Weed Control Pest & Disease Strategy Planning for Harvest, Drying & Storage Custom Harvest vs. Investment in Your Own Equipment Owning Equipment for Tillage, Planting & Harvest Markets Commodity & Wholesale
9 Fruit Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/ Other Educational Event Planting Pruning Tillage Spraying & Spray Safety Irrigation Cultivation & Weed Management Harvest Pack shed Food Safety Soil Health & Fertility Management Plant Health Equipment Operation & Safety
10 Greenhouse Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/ Other Educational Event Planting Pest Management Disease Management Soil Health & Fertility Water Systems Equipment Operation & Safety Maintenance & Repair Scheduling
11 Livestock Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Livestock Health Nutrition, Feed & Water Requirements Pasture Management Stored Feed Management On farm Processing Reproduction Manure Management Equipment Operation & Safety Sourcing replacement stock Housing Needs Predator Control Processing Options
12 Produce Learning Plan Current Strength Current Weakness Year Learn On Farm/Other Educational Event Greenhouse Tillage Planting & Transplanting Irrigation Cultivation & Weed Management Harvest Pack shed Food Safety Soil Health & Fertility Management Plant Health Equipment Operation & Safety
13 Finalized Learning & Performance Objectives (for current year) Directions: Once the beginning farmer has completed the applicable learning plan charts the beginning farmer and mentor farmer will meet to review learning/work objectives and determine performance objectives they both agree on for the season. These objectives will be recorded in the columns below and used to complete mid season and end of season reviews. Correlating Performance Objective Correlating Performance Objective Date Assessed Farm Mentor Beginning Farmer Once the finalized learning & performance objectives are complete, the beginning farmer will copy the finalized learning objectives onto the Mid Season Review and End of Season Review Worksheets. These worksheets will be used to assess the skills of the beginning farmer as well as the teaching performance of the mentor farmer throughout the season.
14 Mid Season Review Directions: Copy your finalized learning/work objectives into the columns below. Complete chart with farm mentor. How can the beginning farmer work How can the mentor farmer better What other (on or off farm) learning to better fulfill expected learning/ facilitate this experience to meet opportunities may help the beginning performance objectives? learning/performance objectives? farmer fulfill expected learning/ performance objectives? Date Assessed Farm Mentor Beginning Farmer
15 End of Season Review Directions: Copy your finalized learning/work objectives into the columns below. Complete chart with farm mentor. Is the beginning Is the mentor confi- What does the beginning farmer still need to Has farm efficiency improved farmer confident that they can dent in the beginning farmer s ability to in- work on to master this skill? through the gained knowledge of the beginning farmer? independently perform this skill? dependently perform this skill? (Provide % improvement) Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No 3. Yes / No Yes / No 4. Yes / No Yes / No 5. Yes / No Yes / No 6. Yes / No Yes / No 7. Yes / No Yes / No 8. Yes / No Yes / No 9. Yes / No Yes / No 10. Yes / No Yes / No Date Assessed Farm Mentor Beginning Farmer
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