Please answer all of the questions below so that we can process your application. Insert N/A for any question that doesn't apply to you. Thank you.

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Company Name *

Website URL

Address

Street Address *

City *

State *

Postal code *

Primary agricultural region: *

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Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Washington DC
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Primary industry role: *

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Farmer
Value-Added Producer
CPG Entrepreneur
Service Provider
Product Buyer
Government or Trade Association
Other
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Which Producers Emerging Program date works best for you? *

Fall 2025

The Producers Emerging Program is a virtual class. The duration of each class is 90 min. Please select the date you wish to participate. We will provide all logistical information on a follow up email.

Please answer the following questions about your business.

Approximately how much revenue does your business generate per year? *

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$0
$1 - $1,000
$1,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $5,000
$5,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $20,000
$20,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $75,000
$75,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $250,000
$250,001+
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How long have you been operating your farm/business? *

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I haven’t started yet
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–7 years
8–10 years
More than 10 years
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What agricultural activities are you currently engaged in? *

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Aquaponics & Hydroponics (Lettuce, herbs, strawberries, tomatoes, etc.)
Agritourism & U-Pick Farms (Pumpkin patches, pick-your-own berries, farm tours, workshops, etc.)
Community Gardens (School, Urban, etc)
Dairy (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Butter)
Education & Farmer Training (Workshops, mentorship, on-farm training, online courses, community outreach, etc.)
Eggs
Fish (Tilapia, Catfish, Trout, Shrimp)
Fruits & Berries (Strawberries, blueberries, apples, citrus, etc.)
Herbs & Medicinal Plants (Basil, mint, lavender, turmeric, ginger, etc.)
Hemp & Fiber Crops (Hemp, flax, cotton, kenaf, etc.)
Honey & Beeswax
Legumes & Pulses (Peanuts, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, etc.)
Meat (Beef, Pork, Goat, Lamb etc.)
Native Plants & Pollinator Crops (Wildflowers, milkweed, prairie grasses, native shrubs, etc.)
Ornamental & Nursery Crops (Flowers, trees, shrubs, sod, etc.)
Poultry (Chicken, Duck, Turkey)
Root & Tuber Crops (Potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, etc.)
Row & Field Crops (Corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, oats, etc)
Specialty & High-Value Crops (Microgreens, mushrooms, saffron, truffles, etc.)
Value-Added Products (Jams, sauces, baked goods, cheese, fermented foods, dried herbs, etc.)
Vegetables & Leafy Greens (Lettuce, kale, tomatoes, peppers, etc)
Wool & Fiber (Sheep, Alpaca, Angora)
Other
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What are you trying to achieve by participating in this program? *

How did you learn about CAIC? *

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Facebook
Instagram
Newsletter
Email
Word of Mouth (Referral)
Google
In-Person Event
Farmers Market
Conference
Website
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