Farm Institute Farm Plots

The Farm Institute has received funding from the USDA’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education to support Island farmers who want to experiment with innovative crops or processes. The result is the Pilot Parcels Project, where interested farmers from all backgrounds and experience can apply to use one-acre plots at the Farm Institute.

A downloadable application form for interested farmers is available on the Farm Institute website at farminstitute.org.

Selection criteria includes the potential of gathering new ideas to share with the farm community, the feasibility of the plan, and the goal of having a mix of farm experience and crops in the project. Chosen participants will receive help with soil preparation, educational events and consultations to support the projects, as well as a small budget for seed, equipment rentals or other supplies.

The application deadline is 5 p.m., March 21. Participants will be chosen by March 28 with plots assigned by March 30.