Public Agriculture Programs That Help Keep Small Farms Viable

Structured programs connect communities with farming systems through hands-on engagement, offering small farms practical outreach without marketing budgets.

1. PĀb«•c A‰ä•cĀ«øĀäp P侉äa³ì
Taø Hp«á Kppá S³a«« Faä³ì
V•ab«p
Structured programs connect communities with farming systems through
hands-on engagement, offering small farms practical outreach without
marketing budgets.

2. BĀ•«j•µ‰ TäĀìø Tä¾Ā‰
TäaµìáaäpµcĞ
C¾ìø EjĀcaø•¾µ
Exhibits walk attendees through
input costs4feed, veterinary care,
and equipment4paired with food
safety demonstrations.
Cold storage procedures
Labeling standards
Milking sanitation
Oápäaø•¾µa« Lp‰•ø•³acĞ
Trained staff guide participants
through compliance practices,
reinforcing credibility without
requiring additional branding or
third-party media.

3. Eĝáaµj•µ‰ Rpac Tä¾Ā‰
Eėpµøì
Spaì¾µa« Accpìì
Fairs and expos attract
thousands, giving farms
temporary access to diverse
audiences without permanent
infrastructure.
D•äpcø C¾µµpcø•¾µì
Events encourage direct
purchasing, build vendor
relationships, and promote
locally produced food.
Ec¾µ¾³•c I³áacø
Towns hosting regional farm events benefit from increased foot traffic
and related economic activity.

4. Ajaáø•ėp C¾µøpµø aµj Ec¾«¾‰•ca« SĀáá¾äø
V•ì•ø¾ä Fppjbac¨
Comments and surveys identify
confusing points, informing future
messaging updates.
L¾ca« Ajaáøaø•¾µ
Content reflects regional conditions4
barn insulation in cold climates,
adapted forage crops for shorter
seasons.
C¾µìpäėaø•¾µ W¾ä¨
Programs coordinate invasive plant
removal, native vegetation maintenance,
and pollinator habitat restoration near
farms.

5. Strengthening Regional
Networks
01
Y¾Āø Eµ‰a‰p³pµø
High school students and interns distribute materials and staff booths,
expanding outreach capacity while promoting agricultural literacy.
02
P侈pì앾µa« C¾¾äj•µaø•¾µ
Local agencies, nonprofits, and commodity groups divide staffing, supplies,
and logistics responsibilities.
03
SĀáá«Ğ Ca•µ Rp•µˆ¾äcp³pµø
Programs connect producers with community buyers, drawing ongoing
attention to local food sources.
04
L¾µ‰-Tpä³ V•ab•«•øĞ
Structured channels improve public understanding and strengthen
coordination, protecting small farms and rural economies.