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SUMMARY:Agricultural Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse Topics: \n\nIntro to Business planning and structure\nValue proposition: Product and Industry description\nHow & where to sell: Market Channel Analysis\nCustomer relations: Marketing and Branding\nBusiness analysis: Key activities\, resources\nFarm Record Keeping Basics\nFinancial Management\nEnterprise Budgets and Operational Budgeting\nOperational risk management\nLabor Management & Paid employees\n\nDate: Online course January 21st- March 11th on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm\nwith regional in-person intensives on March 8th \nRegistration: https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/agricultural-entrepreneurship
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/agricultural-entrepreneurship-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultivating Success
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SUMMARY:Peace of Mind for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Crop Insurance for the Small Farm\nJoin WSU Regional Small Farms and North Olympic Development Council for a FREE webinar on USDA Crop Insurance\, covering how to assess farm risks and choose the right coverage to protect your crops from weather\, disease\, pests\, and market shifts. Learn about available and underutilized USDA programs geared towards the small to mid-sized farm to safeguard your business. \nMarch 11th from 10-11:30am. \nPre-registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. \nThis class is open to farmers in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Counties. \nSpeakers: \nLacey Menasco – USDA Risk Management Agency\, FPAC\nPaul Shiefen – North Olympic Development Council \nThis program is funded in part by an award from USDA Rural Developments Rural Business Development Grant program. USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer\, and lender. \nPhoto caption: colorful photo of organic vegetables from Red Dog Farm. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / 360-379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/peace-of-mind-for-farmers/
CATEGORIES:Business of Farming
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