Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future
The TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Program aims to enhance the economic viability of beginning farmers and ranchers by engaging them in sustainable agricultural entrepreneurial activities to improve their financial position and quality of life. Through technical and outreach assistance, hands-on-training, marketing assistance, and mentorship, Tuskegee University is planting the seeds of opportunity and investing in the next generation of agri-entrepreneur leaders.
This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, project award no. 2024-49400-43635, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Grow with Us: Explore the Tuskegee University Agri-Entrepreneurship Outreach Program
Be a Part of the Movement
Whether you’re looking to start farming, volunteer, mentor new growers, or support the program
through donations, there’s a place for you here.
1 in 4
New Farmers
Over 1 in 4 farmers is a beginner
47.3+
Age of beginning farmers:
The average age of beginning farmers is 47.3 years, significantly younger than the national average of all farmers (57.5 years)
Tools to Build Your Future Farm
Browse our curated library of free downloadable resources, including:
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Beginner farmer guides
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Crop planning templates
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Funding & grant opportunities
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USDA & NRCS partnership links
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Equipment checklists
Why Beginning Farmers Are Essential to America’s Agricultural Future
Empowering. Sustainable. Hands-on. Inclusive. Transformative.
