Foodshed's Farmer Resource Hub provides professional, one-on-one, field-based technical assistance to build soil health and improve business outcomes. Our team of experienced farmers, conservation planners and soil scientists will enhance regenerative agriculture practices and connect producers with local resources that help farms to thrive.

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  • Strategic planning

  • Identification of available services

  • Grant writing support

  • Program application assistance

Our team can help you unlock the full spectrum of resources available to direct-to-consumer,beginning, organic and regenerative farmers.

Sliding scale rate from $48-$120/hour. Reach out for an estimate and more information.

Production TA

One-on-one TA and mentorship for regenerative farming practices such as crop production, pest management, and water management.

Includes:

Phone call initial assessment

• Site visit with a farm mentor

• Written action plan with recommendations, next steps, and supplemental funding options

• Full assessment estimated at 5-15 hours

Soil Analysis

We utilize a range of tools to determine CO2 respiration, microbial biomass, fungal to bacterial ratios, and soil pH to get a comprehensive picture of a farm’s soil.

Includes:

• In-field Soil Health Assessment

• Solvita Field Soil Test

• MicroBIOMETER test

• Lab Soil Analysis

• Full field report  

• Full assessment ranges from 7-18 hours depending on size and # of samples 

Carbon Farm Plans

Our team was trained by the Carbon Cycle Institute to write and review carbon farm plans: a whole farm approach to enhance carbon capture and sequestration, improve soil health, and promote resilient agricultural ecosystems.

Includes:

Phone call initial assessment

• Site visit and consultation

• Custom Carbon Farm Plan

• Suggestions of potential funding opportunities for implementation

• Plan takes 24-52 hours depending on complexity 

Meet the Team