For Farmers

Interested in applying to PFC’s Incubator Program?

Applications for the 2026 season are now closed. If you’re interested in applying for the 2027 season, please reach out to us. Applications will be made public in November. Feel free to review last year’s application and policy in the meantime.

Application: Incubator Farm Application

Policy: Incubator Program Policy

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Farming at PFC has lots of benefits for me; enjoying exercise and time outside spent at the farm; earning money to support my family; getting more experience farming; and being able to teach my grandchildren about farming and our history in agriculture.
Maganey MkowmaMgambo Farm

Want to learn more about farming at PFC?

Arrange a visit or tour by contacting: 716-473-9338
Visit our PFC Farmers Market and speak directly to our farmers on Saturdays from 10am-2pm from late June – October at 130 Grant Street in Buffalo
Review our Incubator Farm Policy
Review last year’s Incubator Farmer Application

Education

Farmers at PFC receive access to agricultural and farm business education through workshops, mentorship, and technical assistance.

Workshop Series

Workshops are open to all farmers at PFC and include the following topics:

Crop Production

Crop Planning
Starting Seeds / Greenhouse Growing
Community Greenhouses
High Tunnel Growing: Bed Prep, Seeding, and Transplanting
Soil and Fertility
Pest and Weed Management
Food Safety and Post-Harvest
Introduction to Growing Mushrooms

Equipment and Infrastructure

Tools on the Farm
Irrigation
Walk Behind Equipment Training
Equipment on the Farm (4-wheel & implements)

Small Farm Business

Farmers Market Workshop Series
Business Planning
Budgeting and Bookkeeping
Marketing
Registering Your Business
Farm Taxes

Mentorship and Technical Assistance

PFC’s staff mentors and farmers are available 7 days of the week on the farm to support farmers. Farmers are encouraged to make appointments with PFC staff to answer farm and business questions and receive assistance on items such as business planning, logo creation, marketing, crop planning, pest and weed management, among other offerings.

PFC staff work with Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists in vegetables, livestock, and small farm business to provide technical assistance to farmers in both the Incubator Farm and Community Farm Programs.

Other Educational Support

PFC farmers have opportunities to attend educational events hosted by local and state program partners, local farm tours, and regional and national conferences specific to farming and agriculture.