Business Intensives
Hands-on business intensives with Michael Kilpatrick for farmers ready to scale their operations profitably and sustainably.
You're working harder than ever, but the money isn't reflecting it.
You've got some permanent infrastructure in place, but some areas where it's all duct tape and short-term fixes.
You've got the beginnings of a team, but you're still picking up the slack.
You're too big to rely on farmers markets alone, but too small to make wholesale pencil out.
Your customer base is growing, but not fast enough.
A full tour of Farm on Central, including infrastructure, operations, online systems, and software.
Masterclass sessions on <strong>farm marketing, sales,</strong> and <strong>business financials.</strong>
Behind-the-scenes breakdown of how we built and scaled our <strong>on-farm retail store</strong>—doing over $1M in annual revenue.
Training sessions on <strong>hiring and team-building.</strong>
Dedicated <strong>workshop time</strong> where I go through each of your farms one-by-one—developing a practical marketing & sales strategy you can implement immediately.
Open <strong>farm Q&A</strong> to close out the weekend.
A game plan for your infrastructure & operations
A clear picture of where to invest, what to fix, and how to streamline your operation for maximum efficiency.
Behind-the-scenes of our on-farm retail store
Learn how we run a farm store that's open 5 days a week and does $1M+ in annual revenue.
A marketing & sales plan ready to implement
A strategy workshopped specifically for your farm, your market, and your goals—not a generic template.
8–9am
Breakfast on-farm
9–10am
Farm tour
10–11am
Team management and hiring
11am–12pm
Store and bakery tour
12–1pm
Lunch on-farm
1–2pm
Marketing and sales: part 1
2–3pm
Breakouts: brand identity · HR
3–4pm
Q&A/discussion
Optional
Group dinner (not included)
Principles of farm finances
Building & scaling a sustainable farm lifestyle
Breakouts: events/agritourism · CSA/store management
Marketing and sales: part 2
Breakouts: email marketing · social media marketing
Farm software
4–6pm
Open Q&A
You have a small farm growing vegetable or fruit crops.
You sell locally—farmers markets, on-farm, local stores, CSA.
You're profitable or at least breaking even, and ready to significantly scale your income.
You've been farming for at least 2–3 years and know your way around an operation.
Or you're just getting started and want a shortcut to profitability.
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Full name
Phone Number
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City, State
e.g. Carlisle, OH
Tell us about your farm!
What do you grow or produce, who do you serve, and what fuels your passion for farming?
Why do you believe you're a great fit for this intensive?
What is your farm's annual gross income?
A rough estimate is perfectly fine!
What are the top 3 challenges your farm business is facing right now?
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December 4–5, 2026
Farm on Central, Carlisle, OH
Limited to 12 participants
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Day One
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Aerial view of Farm on Central
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business financials.
on-farm retail store
hiring and team-building.
workshop time
farm Q&A
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Farm Business Intensives
Two days on the farm.
A roadmap for the next five years.
An immersive on-farm experience at Farm on Central—limited to 12 farmers, built around your specific operation and challenges.
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Breaking Down the Profitability Wall
Most regenerative farms hit a wall when they're ready to scale, and it's rarely a production problem.
You know you're there when...
You're not surviving, not thriving—just somewhere in between, stuck in the growing pains.
If this is starting to sound like an autobiography, the Business Intensive is for you.
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What It Is
Two days behind the scenes at
Farm on Central.
This isn't a conference or a workshop where you sit in a room and take notes. You'll be on the farm—walking the operation, asking questions, and workshopping your specific challenges alongside a small group of serious farmers.
Every intensive is kept to 12 people so there's enough time to dig into each farm individually. You leave with a real plan, not just ideas.
Breakfast and lunch are included each day.
What's Included
By the time you leave, you'll have...
Event Schedule
Times may shift slightly but the structure and content will remain consistent. Lodging is not included—we're happy to suggest nearby accommodations in Carlisle, OH.
Who It's For
Built for farmers
ready to break through.
Who It's Not For
This probably isn't
the right fit if...
Not a fit
This event isn't designed for large-scale wholesale operations or farms that primarily raise livestock. The content and workshopping is built specifically around direct-market vegetable and fruit farms.
About the Host
I know what it's like to build a farm
—and watch it fail.
In the early 2010s, I was running Kilpatrick Family Farm in upstate New York with a solid team, doing over $500,000 in annual revenue on just 15 acres. Then I met Savannah, married her, and stepped down to move closer to her family in Ohio.
We left Kilpatrick Family Farm in the hands of our team—which ran it into the ground within a year.
Savannah and I had to start completely over. New state, new property, new customers. It was stressful, but it turned out better than we could have dreamed. Because we had years of experience behind us, we built Farm on Central with a clear vision from day one—and our revenue far bypassed Kilpatrick Family Farm within just a few years.
Today, Farm on Central is a thriving regenerative operation in Carlisle, OH. We grow vegetables, run a farm grocery store, ship plants nationwide through our online store, and host u-pick strawberry seasons. The Business Intensive is my way of pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly how we did it—so you can do it too.
Next Intensive · December 4–5, 2026
Apply for the
December Intensive.
We keep our intensives small—just 12 participants—to make sure we have plenty of time to dive into the specifics of each farm. Fill out the application below, and we will reach out if we feel your farm is a good fit!
If you are selected
if you apply by the application deadline, November 1st.
if you apply late, after November 1st. Hard cutoff on November 15th.
Only 12 spots available per intensive.