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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:Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This is part two in the Grant Writing for Agricultural Producers series. The first class focused on grants from a broad view\, covering all the steps in writing a grant and their relevancy to farm businesses. A link to a recording of the class can be found at the Regional Small Farms YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/OhlZGCMVh8g?si=wraToKRBSeL2hy1a. \nThis second class is geared towards technical grant writing to help farmers and food producers apply for federal grants as well as state\, public\, and private grants. It will focus on the most writing-intensive aspects of grant applications including intro/project synopsis\, statement of need\, and the narrative. \nGuest Speakers: This class will be taught by professional grant writers from Hagerty Consulting\, in conjunction with the Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program. The FFGWAP is an initiative of the Washington State Department of Commerce\, in partnership with Hagerty Consulting\, to support access to Federal Funds grant writing assistance for communities across the state. \nAudience: This class is open to farmers across the region and further afield. It’s for any farmer or agricultural-related business or organization who is seeking support in grant writing. The class is especially tailored to new and beginning farmers with little to no experience writing a grant. \nDATE: February 26th \, 2025\nTIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nLOCATION: Virtual – you must register to receive the Zoom link\nREGISTRATION:\n \n——\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 Clare Menard (345 6th St. Suite 550\, Bremerton WA / clare.menard@wsu.edu / 360- 228-7308) at least two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmallfarms/event/grant-writing-for-agricultural-producers-part-2/
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