Join us for a live instructor-led 4-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming, ranching, and agriculture. In this program, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of entrepreneurs just like you.

Classes begin on October 13, 2022, at 6pm (held virtually).

What you will learn:

• Legal structures

• Site analysis & Exploring your Potential

• Financial planning - Grow your numbers

• Understanding Your Marketing and Customers

CURRICULUM

Week 1 – Legal Structures and Business Framework – Kick start or expand your farm business by finding which business structure works best for your goals. Learn the fundamentals of the business operations and how they work. Learn to think outside of the box on which business entity might be best for you.

Week 2 – Financial Planning for Your Business – You will learn how to understand your business financials so that you can make smart and strategic decisions that will make you profitable. You will explore all areas of business finance so that you are confident in your decision making as you move your business into a profitable venture.

Week 3– Understanding Your Market and Customers – Learn how to find your niche, business concept and opportunity. Explore how you can fine tune your value proposition and begin to explore which customers are best for your business. Learn how to find the right customer for you –and keep them.

Week 4 – Site Analysis & Exploring Your Potential – Explore how you can learn your farms potential through analysis of all land and equipment so you can explore and move your business to its full potential. You will learn to think strategically in making decisions that will enhance your capacity.

A Certificate of Completion will be presented to participants at conclusion. All registered participants will receive the link to the class upon registration.

All registered participants will receive the link to the class upon registration. For more information, email Roxanne Bailey-Reed at Roxanne@granittraining.com

The Business of Farming in the Triad of NC collaborates with Davidson-Davie Community College, Davidson County Local Food Network, and NC Cooperative Extension and Access to Capital Community Partners to provide a robust gap-free opportunity for ag-curious students and small businesses.