For Farmers
Growing Farmers Initiative
One-third of American farmers are over retirement age; only 6% are under age 35. Our Growing Farmers Initiative helps beginning farmers succeed.
Resources and Opportunities
Learn and practice regenerative farming and help create a healthy and sustainable food system
Entrepreneurship Intensive
Experienced farmers come together at Stone Barns to hone their business skills while exploring culinary partnerships.
Young Farmers Conference
Join farming veterans, entrepreneurs, chefs and food artisans, and peers for this transformative experience each December.
Regenerative Farming Fellowship
The RFF, being piloted in 2019, provides education, support and inspiration to medium-scale farmers transitioning to regenerative practices.
Apprenticeship
Our Apprenticeship Program offers an immersive and diverse experience for growing farmers, from production work to classroom curriculum.
Resources
Watch technical tutorials, hear from experts, and hone your craft.
Farm Viability Workshop Series
A comprehensive week-long curriculum in November providing resources and tips for starting a farm.
How We Farm
Soil Carbon Monitoring
We monitor soil carbon on the farm with the help of Yale University’s Quick Carbon project. This data can help guide efforts to fighting climate change by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere.
Rotational Grazing is Amazing
Learn how we are stewarding the land around the farm, and in the neighboring Rockefeller State Park, with a multi-species grazing program including cattle and sheep.
Honeybee Hive Inspection
Beekeeper Maggie Schwed talks step by step through a honey bee hive inspection at Stone Barns Center and finds a surprise!
Other Ways to Get Involved
2/3 of our apprentices are still working in agriculture
