DrupalCon Portland 2013: START2FARM.GOV: A STUDY IN PUBLIC INFORMATION

This talk examines Start2Farm.gov, created as an informational tool for the USDA's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The speaker discusses the challenges of meeting the needs of the grant program and creating diverse user interfaces, alongside the development of a searchable database and integration of external content sources. The presentation highlights the successes of establishing a comprehensive national resource and an extranet function tailored for grant recipients. Ultimately, it evaluates how well Start2Farm.gov serves its various end users, including grant recipients, public users, and the federal grant program.