The ACC Farm Incubator Program (FIP) provides land-based training and long-term land access for new and beginning farmers within the Agricultural Sciences Department. The Program aims to increase access to agricultural training and to provide a pathway to job opportunities for those interested in a career in sustainable and regenerative agriculture production in Central Texas.
The ACC Farm Incubator Program (FIP) is a three year land-based training program in addition to a 5-year lease of .25 acres of land.
Program Description
The ACC Farm Incubator Program (FIP) is a three year land-based training program in addition to a 5-year lease of .25 acres of land. The purpose is to increase the growing and financial skills of incubator farmers by providing low cost land to lease in order to help build their agricultural business. The Program utilizes a mix of required workshops, regular check-ins, mentor pairing and a learning rubric.
Application Information
The ACC Farm Incubator Program application is open to any student enrolled in any Agricultural Science program or any student who has completed the program.
- There is no application fee but all applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Information sessions are offered 2 times in the fall and spring semester. Applications typically take 4 months to complete if selected.
Steps to Apply
Attend an in-person or online information session that includes a tour and in-depth information about the program and its requirements.
Complete the General Application by filling out the Online Form or downloading the Print Application. (Follow the instructions to submit the print version.)
If your application is selected then you will schedule an in-person interview with program staff and an advisory board member. Your application and interview will then be reviewed by ACC Program Staff and Advisory Board Members using the established criteria for selection.
If you are selected after this process you will obtain enrollment in our land-based training program and will sign a lease agreement with the Farm Incubator Program and ACC.
You will schedule a time with Program Staff to tour the building, site and facilities.
Information Session
Before applying to the ACC FIP, you must attend an Information Session. Register below for the session that meets your schedule.
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- In Person – Sept 12th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the ACC Elgin Campus, Rm 2115
- Via Zoom – Sept. 26th. 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. (A Zoom link will be emailed to you.)
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Important Dates
Sept. 12th – Information Session (in person)
Sept. 26th – Information Session (online)
Oct. 1 – Applications Open
Oct. 31 – Applications Close
Nov-Dec – Application Review and Interviews
January 1, 2025 – Lease begins and the farmer may break ground.
Staff
Lorig Hawkins – Program Coordinator
Savannah Rugg – Department Chair