Sustainable Agriculture Starts with a Sustainable Business
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This weekend-long series of interactive workshops will provide new and aspiring farmers with a solid introduction to the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed, a valuable supplement to on-farm experience. Taught by a variety of educators, business experts and experienced local farmers, this affordable program will provide upstart agrarians with the basic business tools to prepare you for a career in agriculture, as well as the peer-to-peer community support to keep you inspired and on track.
Open to beginning and aspiring farmers growing specialty crops (vegetables,
fruits, nuts, etc) as well as seasoned farmers looking to polish up their business skills. |
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TOPICS COVERED
Business Planning Book-Keeping Market Research Production Planning Lease Negotiation Financing Permits, Licensing, & Regulation Whole Farm Planning And more... |
SUNDAY & MONDAY
APRIL 17 & 18, 2016 9am to 5pm UKIAH VALLEY CONFERENCE CENTER 200 South School Street Ukiah, CA 95482 ONLY $30 Includes lunch both days |
INSTRUCTORS
Alan Haight, River Hill Farm Gowan Batist, Fortunate Farm John Bailey, NCO & Mendo Food Hub Frederick Smith, CA FarmLink Adam Gaska, Mendocino Organics And more... |
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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THIS IS A CDFA-SUPPORTED PROJECT OF THE FARMERS GUILD
