Beginning Farm Planning Prepared by: L. Robert Barber, Roland Quitugua & Ilene Iriarte For: Guam Cooperative Extension Service & Guam Department of Agriculture Funding provided by: United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Administration for Native Americans,, & Sanctuary Incorporated
Where is Fan Macho’cho! Assessment revealed individuals possess knowledge of organic gardening and agriculture Staffers must convey mastery of subject material in order to instruct clients Possessing agriculture and organic farming knowledge is only the beginning, they must be applied in a timely manner
Where is Fan Macho’cho! Does current product production reflect market research For the program to succeed it must be profitable, current operations do not exhibit economic checks and balances All good business plans have progress evaluation tools built in, how is progress being evaluated Staffers must convey clear understanding of project goals
A Whole Farm Plan is: Controlled Voluntary Flexible
Building a Whole Farm Plan 1.Identify and set long and short term goals 2.Resource inventory and assessment 3.Create an action plan 4.Monitor progress
Identify and set long and short term goals Farm Vision Client Impact Economics Community Environment
Resource inventory and assessment What is available to you to reach your goals Who can help you reach your goals How can you acquire more resources
Create an action plan Step 1: Goal Step 2: Inventory and Assessment Step3: Action Plan Step 4: Monitor
Monitor Progress Evaluate frequently to ensure that you are on track toward accomplishing your goal!
Assignment: Due Wednesday Create Fan Macho’cho Whole Farm Plan –Have steps 1, 2, & 3 fully written up Evaluate current activities and implement corrective actions for those that do not work towards your goal