I want to start a vegetable farm. Where do I begin?

Plan to attend the annual New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference held in December every other year or a similar educational program to network with vegetable growers and learn about production. For a list of educational programs, newsletters, publications and other production information, see the UMass vegetable website at http://extension.umass.edu/vegetable/.

The New England Vegetable Growers Association also provides workshops and newsletters. Contact the Association Secretary John Howell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.

To speak with an Extension Specialist, contact the University of Massachusetts Extension Vegetable Program at http://extension.umass.edu/vegetable/contact.