# Event Details - **Event Name**: Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A hybrid business mentorship series for beginning farmersAbout this EventJan 17th is the opening session for a series of webinars. Your registration is for the entire 10-week series. Office hours will be held every other week on Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m.OVERVIEW: Are you looking to start a farm? Do you have plans to begin selling a food product? Are you a couple years into operating your farm or food business and could benefit from refining your business plan? Join a small cohort of beginning farmers to learn from topic experts and get paired with a farm mentor.The Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring program is a 10-week series that leads 14 beginning farmers through the process of planning their business. Through webinar recordings, office hours, and one-on-one meetings with mentors, participants will learn the key components of starting a business with the goal of creating a new or refined business plan.Pre-recorded webinars and resources will be sent out every two weeks, for participants to watch on their own time. Live office hours will be held every other Tuesday night with all mentees and mentors joining together to discuss the topics of the week. Mentees will be expected to meet with their mentor one-on-one for one hour every two weeks. See the full schedule for more details.We are seeking beginning farmers who are committed to developing a farm or food business in any sector. This series is best suited for someone who has already begun producing or selling a product.COST: Registration is $250. Farm partners/couples need only ONE registration. Reserve your spot now and we will charge you once the registration is full.CAPACITY: Due to grant terminations, Rural Action does not have full grant funding for this project like we have in the past. Registration for this series covers the cost of running the program. We will need to reach 14 participants in order to fund the series. If we do not fill all spots, the series will be canceled.SCHEDULE:Saturday, Jan 17 - In-Person Opener (2-5pm) - The Plains Community CenterPotluck StyleNo nuts allowed in this facilityMonday, Jan 19 - Recordings sent out for independent viewing:Write Your Mission & GoalsStart Your BusinessTuesday, Jan 27 - Office Hours 1(6:30-8pm)Monday, Feb 2 - Recordings sent out for independent viewing:Understand the RegulationsDetermine Your MarketTuesday, Feb 10 - Office Hours 2 (6:30-8pm)Monday, Feb 16 - Recordings sent out for independent viewing:Tell Your Story.Reading resources sent out about mental health for farmersTuesday, Feb 24 - Office Hours 3 (6:30 - 8pm)Monday, March 2 - Recordings sent out for independent viewing:Plan for ProfitFundraise CreativelyTuesday, March 10 - Office Hours 4 (6:30 - 8pm)Monday, March 16 - Recordings sent out for independent viewing:Diversfy Your Income StreamPrepare for ChangeSaturday, March 21 - In-Person Closer (2-5pm) - Location TBD* The Saturday opener and closer are the only in-person sessions.* All Tuesday evening Office Hours are virtually held on Zoom.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJbRz14lQUI&t=25s - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-plains/whole-farm-planning-and-mentoring-2026/100001976664213874 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, business, food-drinks, health-wellness, potluck, meetups, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: The Plains - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: The Plains Community Park - **lat**: 39.3699776 - **long**: -82.1405918 - **full address**: The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d892914664eb1bb991d815f7a8b3297d88a381d96fea4abe4c660447cd41ca62-rimg-w1200-h900-dcabbcd2-gmir.jpg?v=1766310461 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 being held? - **A:** Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026? - **A:** Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 is organized by Rural Action. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in The Plains, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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