Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Farm and Food Business Planning

Course starting February 2nd

 

Becoming a successful agricultural entrepreneur is not easy! So, set yourself up from the start. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Come out of this 9 week course with the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward.

The Key Exercises for Ag Entrepreneurship Course:

 

Business Planning

 

Who’s Buying What You’re Selling? - Market Channel Analysis

 

How to Cover Your Rear - Labor and Insurance Management

Business Structures

 

How to Keep Your Books - Cashflow and Finances

 

Risk Management

Accessing Land

 

How to Reach Your Audience - Marketing and Branding

 

Tips for Success

This is an in-depth farm and food business planning course. We will walk you through the necessary steps to create a business plan for an existing farm-based business or a completely new enterprise. Join weekly online classes with a statewide cohort of new and beginning farm businesses, hearing from a full line-up of guest experts and farmer speakers, and engaging in regional groups for more networking and community-based support.

Course starting February 2nd