ONLINE COURSES
Aligned Farm design
Farming Shouldn't Require You To Compromise Your Health And Wellness.
You can bring meaningful agricultural products to your community and beyond while building wealth for your family.n
It’s possible to not only bring agricultural products that carry deep meaning and heart to your community and the world, but do so in a way that builds wealth for you and your family instead of being stuck in a cycle of grant applications and subsidies from the government.
The current systems that we operate in today put small- and medium-scale farmers at a disadvantage, with most resources supporting larger operations, consolidation, and efficiency. All of this at the expense of the health of ourselves, our family, our mindset, and our hearts. In taking away this connection to self- and nature’s cycles – we find ourselves more and more separated from living meaningful lives and living in our purpose.
What is holistic business design?
Current farmer training programs focus on technical skills like business planning and soil health, but they often overlook personal growth and mindset development. By prioritizing practices like mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude, farmers can find greater peace, resilience, and fulfillment. Integrating this mindset-centered approach into training can help address the mental health challenges prevalent in the farming profession and empower farmers to navigate uncertainties with confidence and optimism.
PERsonal growth + Farmer training
What would it look like to cross-pollinate the worlds of personal growth and farmer training? Here’s what I’ve found that most people don’t want to talk about.
- The majority of the information that you need to help you reframe your mindset can be found for free.
- When you live in your authenticity you create magnetism that draws in amazing people, experiences, and opportunities into your life.
- When you’re forced to explain your ideas to others, you naturally gain clarity around your purpose and values, which can drive you down a path of exploration and curiosity.
Why did I create this course?
Having completed three beginning farmer training programs, I realized they lacked focus on mindset and personal beliefs, leaving me feeling uncertain about taking action on my farming dreams. From high school onwards, I envisioned various farm concepts but struggled with clarity and self-belief. I aim to offer an alternative program that emphasizes the power of thoughts and beliefs, empowering aspiring farmers to overcome limitations and achieve success while making meaningful contributions to their communities.
What does the course actually do?
IDENTITY
Learn how to leverage your personal identity and human design, spiritual practices in your business design and daily operations
COMMUNITY
Build community among like-minded farmers
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Learn how to eliminate debt and fast track your path to accessing land and capital for your farm
TOOL-Kit
Practical tools & resources to support your in developing practices of spirituality, mindfulness, and manifestation
MINDSET
Cultivate an abundance mindset that will help you navigate uncertainty and challenges with greater ease
ROADMAP
Develop a roadmap to guide you in your next steps for launching your business
What you get for your investment in this course
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6, 90-minute online group evening sessions
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Weekly homework assignments to apply new concepts in real-time and resource lists to deepen your learning and develop practical skills and habits
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Weekly course material via audio, written materials, worksheets, and exercises
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An assigned accountability buddy based on your application materials
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Personalized feedback from experts in the field on your farm roadmap & accountability plan
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Limited access to all worksheets, class recordings post-program
Bonuses: FB group, resource library, access to speakers & guest coaches
FAQs
Do I need to know anything about Human Design before taking this course?
Not at all! This is for folks that have little to no experience with the concepts of human design. We’ll be covering this for beginners, and provide advanced readings and resources for folks to go deeper.
What if I’m not really into spirituality? Is this course a good fit? I’m just trying to access land and capital to start my farm…
Most definitely! I use spirituality and personal growth somewhat interchangeably for the purpose of this course, because we’re really just focused on mindset and mindfulness practices! Some people would classify this as ‘spirituality’ and others might classify it as ‘personal growth’. We’re focused on linking the relationship between your thoughts, beliefs, actions, and your ability to access land and capital. So if you’re just looking for a list of resources and people, this is not a good fit for you.
When does the program start?
Class kicks off on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. CST. Each session is 90 minutes via Zoom.
Class dates:
November 1st
November 8th
November 15th
*Break for the week of Thanksgiving*
November 29th
December 6th
December 13th
If you have a conflict with any one of these dates, we ask that you hold off on applying until the next course becomes available, as it is the intention of this program for folks to bring their full commitment to this work and to each other. We also understand that life happens, and that unforeseen circumstances may prevent you from attending all class sessions, in which case we will ensure that all students get access to the course content, even if in a recorded format.
Is this program only for people who have already started their farm? What if all I have right now is an idea?
No matter where you’re at in your beginning farm journey, we’re targeting those along a fairly wide spectrum of experience. That is, folks who have recently decided to farm and are looking for clarity around the idea or the approach, folks who have already identified the specifics of the what and where and are now looking for specific resources, as well as those who may already have access to land/capital, and are looking to build community among fellow emerging farmers. If you’ve got a year or so under your belt in production but feel like you could use assistance in the sustainability of running your operation, this is also an excellent fit, as we’re focused on building up the sustainability of the biggest asset of your farm – YOU!
If I have questions during the program, will I be able to ask them?
100% yes. Our course facilitators will be available during regular business hours to respond to questions via email, and will be happy to set up 1:1 time to reduce any technology-related barriers to participation.
What are the technical requirements of this course? Will I be able to participate if I don’t have good internet access?
With the platform we’re using to share course materials, an iPad, laptop, or desktop computer is required. You will not likely be able to access the information easily via phone, therefore, for the best learning experience, we recommend a computer. If you have any concerns about your internet connection prohibiting your participation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for troubleshooting opportunities you may have locally to access high-speed internet for class and homework completion.
Do you guarantee results or offer refunds?
Because of the nature of the design of this course, which requires you to integrate what you’re learning into your life and follow-through on the assigned weekly tasks, I do not guarantee results or offer refunds. That being said, I know from personal experience that showing up with your whole self and dedicating the time outside of class to ‘doing the work’ will have tremendous results, even if they are subtle and don’t show up right away. We encourage and collect feedback each week to ensure that students receive all the resources they need to create a customized experience and ensure that the value provided goes beyond what students expect.
Do you offer scholarships or discounts?
We do offer a competitive scholarship! Check it out here. We are also currently working with partners to offer special pricing for specific farmer-member and farmer-serving organizations. These will be integrated into the general application as they become available.
