About Central Illinois Farm Beginnings
CIFB provides important instruction and training opportunities through three
core components:
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Business Planning Seminars
– Nine full-day Saturday seminars that focus on intensive business planning.
Presenters include many successful farmers and business people, as well as U of
I and USDA experts. (October-March)
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On-Farm Field Days
– Six farm field days providing hands-on instruction in farmer-identified areas of
need (March-June)
- One-on-One Mentorships
– Every participant in CIFB engages in a customized season-long relationship with an
experienced local farmer (May-September)