For Farmers

Interested in applying to PFC’s Incubator Program?

Applications for the 2026 season are now open. All applicants are required to attend an information session.

Policy: 2025 Incubator Program Policy

Incubator Information Sessions

Saturday September 27th from 2-4pm or Thursday October 9th from 4-6pm

at Providence Farm Collective 5701 Burton Road, Orchard Park

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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-3pm 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 etc.

Cornell Cooperative Extension specialists on vegetables, livestock, and small farm business are available for mentorship and technical assistance at PFC regularly throughout the growing season. Specialist visits and field walks are posted on the PFC calendar in the barn.

Other Educational Support

Other educational opportunities for PFC’s farmers include educational events hosted by program partners, local farm tours, and occasional farm conferences.