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... |
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JAN 7 & 8, 2017 9am to 5pm LOCATION TBA Grass Valley, CA ONLY $30 Includes lunch both days |
INSTRUCTORS
More info coming soon.... |
THIS IS A CDFA-SUPPORTED PROJECT OF THE FARMERS GUILD
