Hort 240, Exploring The Small Farm Dream, is a one-credit seminar and discussion based class offered to Cornell students in the spring semester. Students in the class learn about the opportunities and challenges of farming on a relatively small-scale, including part-time farming in combination with another career. No prior agricultural experience is necessary. There is no prerequisite. Most weeks will include presentations by experienced farmers and other resource people, followed by discussion.

Successful students will:

• Become familiar with diverse opportunities for starting up a small farm business in the Northeast.  
• Gain a realistic appreciation of the challenges and risks involved in beginning to farm.
• Learn about the many resources available for beginning farmers, including training opportunities.