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Ag Entrepreneurship & Business Planning (a.k.a. Small Farm Business Planning)
January 13, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 16, 2016
Gain skills to build a sustainable business in this 10 week small farm business planning course. The Ag Entrepreneurship and Business Planning (a.k.a. Small Farm Business Planning) course is a 10 week class series that covers business planning and other important aspects of operating an agricultural enterprise. Knowledgeable and experienced speakers are brought in to cover specific topics and local guest farmers share on farm experiences.
Wednesdays 6-9pm January 13 to March 16
Topics covered:
Business Planning Basics
Product & Industry Research
Business Structures
Market Analysis & Consumer Trends
Direct Marketing Options
Marketing: The 5 P’s
Taxes, Licenses & Payroll
Regulations
Insurance & Risk Management
Record Keeping and Budgeting
To register, contact Eric Lambert eric.lambert@wsu.edu 360-397-6060 x 5729 OR complete this pre-survey.
Participant Expectations:
Complete a business plan and present it in class on week 10.
Attend at least 70% of classes.