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New Farmers
Over 1 in 4 farmers is a beginner.
Tuskegee University
Agri-Entrepreneurship
Outreach Program
Cultivating the Next Generation of Agri-Entrepreneurs
Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future
The TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Program aims to enhance the economic viability of beginning farmers and ranchers by engaging them in sustainable agricultural entrepreneurial activities to improve their financial position and quality of life. Through technical and outreach assistance, hands-on training, marketing assistance, and mentorship, Tuskegee University is planting the seeds of opportunity and investing in the next generation of agri-entrepreneur leaders.
Read MoreThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, project award no. 2024-49400-43635, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Explore our programs, meet our dedicated staff, and get a glimpse of the thriving community that supports new and aspiring farmers, ranchers, and agri-entrepreneurs. Take the first step towards a rewarding journey rooted in agriculture.
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Age of beginning farmers:
The average age of beginning farmers is 47.3 years, significantly younger than the national average for all farmers.
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Email: tuaeop@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-724-4524