Taproots Farm Hub
Taproots Farm Hub
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Growing the next generation of Treasure Valley farmers.
Growing the next generation of Treasure Valley farmers.
Beginning farmers face serious obstacles to starting a farm.
High land costs, access to capital, and understanding how to run a profitable business are just a few of the barriers facing new and aspiring farmers.
At Taproots Farm Hub, our mission is to cultivate the next generation of Treasure Valley farmers by providing a supportive incubator that offers shared land, equipment, infrastructure, and market access.
We are dedicated to fostering sustainable farming practices through mentorship and collaboration, empowering aspiring farmers to thrive in direct-market agriculture and contribute to a vibrant local food system.
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Why incubators?
Why incubators?
The high cost of farmland in the Treasure Valley means that people who want to farm, often can't. It's simply too expensive to start a farm.
Beginning farmers have to pay for land, finance pricey farm infrastructure and equipment, and purchase seeds and fertilizers before ever they earn a penny. Add rising costs into the mix, and it's no wonder that beginning farmers cite land access and start-up costs as the top barriers to starting a farm.
With the Treasure Valley estimated to lose more than half of its farmland by 2100 and the Idaho farmers averaging over 56 years old, there's a critical need to develop new farmers. Not only do farmers need the skills to operate a successful farm business, they also need secure, long-term access to farmland and help affording the costs of starting a farm.
That's where Taproots comes in.
At Taproots Farm Hub, we're building the future of agriculture in the Treasure Valley.
At Taproots Farm Hub, we're building the future of agriculture in the Treasure Valley.
How?
Offering long-term land access with shared equipment, infrastructure, and marketing to beginning organic farmers through a land-based farm incubator.
Preserving the Treasure Valley's agricultural legacy by keeping farmland in long-term agricultural use.
What's next for Taproots? Right now, we're developing our Board of Directors, exploring potential land opportunities, and hosting events to connect with farmers and community members. Join our email list to connect with us and follow along on our journey to build the Treasure Valley's first farm incubator.
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