Have
a creative farming idea? Need
help determining how to turn your idea into a profitable business?
This
course will help you:
Network with other growers.
Learn to evaluate the feasibility of particular farm
opportunities.
Understand the components of a business plan and create one of
our own.
Learn how to "walk the property" to assess the land
and its facilities.
Consider different types of agricultural marketing and draft a
marketing plan.
Become familiar with a variety of legal issues pertaining to
farming enterprises.
Identify and prioritize personal and family values as a
foundation for the farm mission and goals.
Understand financial aspects of a business plan and review tools to manage
financial records.
The
Grow Your Farm course will be held on Thursdays evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30
pm from February 21 through April 25 at the University of Missouri Extension
Center, 222 N. Broadway, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.
FEE:
$100 per farm. Fee includes seminar materials, speakers, and a subscription to
“Ag Opportunities” e-newsletter. The registration fee for this program is
normally $200 but we are able to provide it at a reduced cost thanks to
sponsorship. Call 573-686-8064 to
register or go to www.extension.missouri.edu/butler.
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