BizUp Farmworkers

The Farmworkers Advancement Program is a free, hands-on training and business support program for small farmers in the Inland Empire. Through bilingual workshops, personalized coaching, and financial incentives, participants will learn how to start or grow a small business in agriculture or related fields. This program is designed to help farm workers and aspiring farm owners gain new skills, earn more income, and build a better future for their families.

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Program Journey

Application

To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

Reside in or operate your business in Riverside or San Bernardino County

Have prior experience in farming or the agriculture industry

And one of the following must apply:

You are planning to start a farm or agriculture-related business, or

You currently own or operate a farm or agriculture business

Since much of the program is delivered online, participants must also have:

Access to a computer and stable internet connection

Basic familiarity with Zoom

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Business Training

6 months

Mandatory
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Virtual 10-session course
Covers compliance, finance, marketing and more
One-on-one business consulting offered by Caravan SBDC
No-cost

AgTech Training

2 months

Mandatory
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
5 courses
Integrate cutting-edge techology into your farming
Video courses and hands-on in-person trainings
No-cost
Offered by From the Land

Access to Capital

$5,850 grants available to support your business
Up to 50 participants selected

Getting in is about access. Advancing is about commitment.

We believe in creating access and opportunity. That’s why admission into the program is not competitive — if you meet the minimum eligibility requirements, you’re in. Our goal is to provide as many qualified entrepreneurs as possible with the tools, training, and support they need to move their ideas forward. However, progressing through the program — and qualifying for funding opportunities at the end — is competitive and based on performance, participation, and meeting additional benchmarks. This ensures that resources are allocated to those who are most prepared to launch or grow their ventures and demonstrate readiness for next-stage support. We’re here to support you every step of the way.