Agritourism
PRAI+RIE Program
Permaculture & Regenerative Agriculture Incubator + Resilience Intensive Externship
An opportunity for permaculturists and small farmers practicing regenerative agricultural methods to implement a farm project without the need to purchase land / infrastructure / equipment
Intended Audience
o Graduates of a Permaculture Design Certification Course
o Aspiring regenerative farmers with some training (e.g., anywhere from online training programs, to agricultural degrees) and a plan but with limited land access
o Owners of Small farm businesses who might have outgrown their existing space and are looking to expan
Opportunity
o Most new / aspiring farmers need to work full time to afford to purchase farmland or to afford the capital investments required to start a farm, leaving little time left to do much if any actual farming
o The PRAI+RIE program intends to eliminate these kinds of barrier through a multi-pronged approach, including affordable rents, flexible land access options, work trade opportunities, and microgrants
o Applicants will need to have at minimum a rough outline of their farm plan – the ideal applicant has completed a PDC or other agricultural or market gardening training program
o Participants will be granted shared access to 60 acres of land and infrastructure needed for a small scale farm operation
o On site guidance will be provided by permaculture practitioner with 19 years of experience in several scales and settings
Farm Access Plans
o Basic Plan – $25/month – access to land and infrastructure to implement your farm plan
o Agritourism Plan – $100/month – access to land and infrastructure to implement your farm plan + 50% off unlimited farm stays
o Read more about the farm on the About page and the Regenerative Agriculture page
Apply Below
AirBnb
Farm Stay Options for Prospective Applicants available soon
Hip Camp
Farm Stay Options for Prospective Applicants available soon
Click below to learn more about hosting an event with us! You can view all of the spaces available and the pricing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I arrange a tour of Resilient Acres?
We have a schedule of monthly tours during the late spring to late fall. We have limited availability for individual tours, but they may be arranged by contacting us through the website.
Can I stay at Resilient Acres in exchange for work?
Yes. Apply at the link above
How do I reserve shared work space at Resilient Acres?
Apply at the link above
How can I host my class or event at Resilient Acres?
Coming soon