In this video, students will learn about the critical role mentorship plays in launching and sustaining a successful farming career. The speaker shares their personal experience of receiving guidance from a mentor after completing a farmer training program. Viewers will understand how mentors can reduce guesswork, provide resources, connect new farmers to networks, and offer long-term support. The video also highlights the importance of structured mentorship relationships, the value of accountability, and how to begin finding a mentor through local organizations like the Farmers Union and agricultural extension services.