How to start a non profit farming

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Louis Jean Foundation
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How to Start a Non-Profit Farming

• Starting your own nonprofit farming can be an
  exciting endeavor that allows you to do what you
  love while helping your community grow healthier
  and better. The first step to starting any new
  business, though, is to develop an outline of the
  process in advance, which will help you figure
  out the best ways to maximize your income and
  make sure youre not forgetting any crucial steps
  along the way. Here are some tips for how to
  start a nonprofit farming, whether youre doing
  it on your own or working with a team of fellow
  farmers.

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Why Choose Non-Profit Farming?

• Non-profit farming offers many advantages over
  traditional farming, including legal and tax
  benefits. These are only a few of many that give
  farmers an advantage when operating non-profit
  farms. You might also be able to receive
  donations for your product or harvest your crops
  for free if youre working with local homeless
  shelters, retirement communities, or other
  charitable organizations looking for fresh
  produce.
• Starting Your Own Non-Profit Farming
• Its not easy, but it can be done. If you want to
  start your own Non-Profit Farming, then you need
  to make sure that you are in it for more than
  just profit. By starting a Non-Profit Farming,
  you are stepping into someone elses shoes so if
  you can make their situation better or improve
  their lives in some way, it will be much easier
  for you and help motivate you throughout your
  entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Program Manager Starting your own Non-Profit
  Farming is similar to being a Program Manager
  even though they may have never made money from
  farming, they have likely worked on farms before.
  They understand how hard it is to run one and why
  people choose non-profit farming over becoming
  independent farmers. This means that they know
  what needs to be done every step of the way.

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What Are The Benefits Of Starting Non-Profit
Farms?

• The benefits of starting Non-Profit Farms range
  from ensuring food security and providing local
  access to fresh produce, as well as building
  confidence and empowering youth. Starting a
  non-profit farm is an excellent way to help some
  of the most pressing issues, including poverty
  and hunger. Aside from social impact, there are
  other major benefits for those who start
  non-profit farms like
• Increased self-esteem among youth through
  hands-on work experience
• Increased physical activity
• Improved nutrition through fresh food production
  and direct sales
• Improvements in family relationships
• Improvement in academic performance through role
  modeling
• Job creation due to increased demand for fresh
  fruits and vegetables
• Reconnection with nature.

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Basic Steps You Need To Take When Setting Up Your
Farm.

• For your farm to be considered non-profit, you
  will need to file with local governments and get
  tax-exempt status. The first thing you need to do
  is check with your states department of
  agriculture. They will let you know what kind of
  license or registration is required for farms in
  your area.

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Important Tips On Funding Your Non-Profit Farm

• Non-profit farming is not for profit. Non-profit
  farmings goal is to help those in need and
  combat food scarcity. When you start a non-profit
  farm, one of your biggest challenges will be
  funding. Before you can fund your non-profit
  farm, you have to ask yourself where that money
  will come from.
• Here are some ideas on how you can get started on
  non-profit farming
• Government grants if your non-profit
  organization has been around long enough (usually
  at least two years), it may qualify for
  government grants. The requirements to apply to
  vary by state, but it is often easier than other
  sources of funding.
• Grants A private foundation or an individual
  who has made a lot of money could potentially
  donate funds towards your cause.
• Donations much like in-kind donations, you can
  ask people for monetary donations
• Raffles and fundraising events you may be able
  to get people to come together and throw a
  fundraiser event
• Get support from local businesses if enough
  people support your project, local businesses may
  offer their help with things like discounted
  rental space, use of heavy machinery, etc.

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Ways To Market And Promote Your Farm

• The art of marketing a non-profit organization is
  difficult, but its especially tricky when you
  dont have financial backing. However, with
  careful planning and some innovative thinking,
  your farm can attract potential sponsors and
  donors.
• Here are five ways to get started
• Connecting with other organizations Non-profit
  organizations provide their members with
  resources that arent normally available in
  public forums. By connecting with non-profits
  throughout your community, you may be able to
  utilize resources or partners to promote or
  sponsor your program.
• Create an attractive website Creating an
  attractive website or social media page should be
  at top of your priority list. People want
  immediate results if they visit your site once
  and find nothing there then chances are good they
  wont return for another look unless prompted by
  one of their friends or connections via social
  media channels such as Facebook.
• Dont be afraid to ask The key is to just not be
  afraid! Asking for support for your non-profit
  business isnt hard, but it does take some
  persistence and follow-up when you dont hear
  back from potential sponsors or partners at
  first. Eventually, if you can develop meaningful
  connections with potential sponsors, they will
  come around and invest in your business.
• Offer free advertising space on promotional
  materials In exchange for sponsorship dollars or
  other donations, offer free advertising space on
  fliers, brochures, and other informational
  material related to your organization. People are
  constantly looking for free advertising
  opportunities, so your organization can
  capitalize on that need by rewarding sponsors
  with exposure if they sponsor you in return.
• Promote business through social media channels
  It may seem obvious but its worth mentioning
  because many non-profit organizations dont have
  time to monitor their social media pages as often
  as they should.

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