For questions or more information on how to enroll in next year's program or other farming programs, please reach out to program facilitator Jennifer Duensing at jenniferduensing@fwsoil.org or fill out the form below.
This year, Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings (SIFB) is offering a special year-long program open to anyone wanting to engage in sustainable, entrepreneurial farming. The program provides education and technical assistance for new and beginning farmers and ranchers with less than 10 years of experience. SIFB supports farmer development in three ways: