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First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Company Name *

Website URL

City *

State *

Postal code *

County *

Which Producers Startup Program date works best for you?**4 week course** *

September 24, 2025 (Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm)

The Producers Startup Program is a virtual class that lasts 4 weeks. The duration of each class is 90 min. Please select the start date you wish to begin. We will provide all logistical information in a follow-up email. *The ideation series is intended to help brand new producers figure out their business idea and/or define their product, while the regular Producers Startup Program is designed to help early-stage producers who already have a business idea and/or product in mind.

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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Primary agricultural region: *

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Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Washington DC
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This program is intended to help participants in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

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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Farm Acerage

Do you have an agricultural product that you would like to commercialize?

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What products or services do you offer or plan to offer? *

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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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Please describe the agricultural products that you would like to commercialize

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
Workshop
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