Agri-Veteran
Business of Farming
Homestead or Hobby Farm Business
Homesteading and Hobby Farming can be very rewarding but can feel very overwhelming as you are getting started. We are here to help!
About this event
Homesteading and Hobby Farming can be very rewarding but can feel very overwhelming as you are getting started. Join Farm School on Wheels for a “No-Cost” fun six-week live series where Roxanne Reed, a 26-year Business Strategist and Farmer herself along with our weekly special guests will guide you through the process of starting your very own Homestead and or Hobby Farm business.
We will be meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings from (6:00pm-7:30pm EST) on zoom for six-weeks.
Week By Week Schedule:
(08/22/2023) Risk Mitigation, Legal Structures and Decision Making to Protect Your Homestead & Hobby Farm. Special guest and Attorney Mitzi Kincaid from Kincaid & Associates.
(08/29/2023) Setting Your Foundation and Business Structure in Place the Right way. Guest Seaker: Wayne County Farm Service Agency/USDA
(09/05/2023) Exploring Your Dream Farm & Setting Goals
(09/12/2023) Understanding Your Market and Finding your Customer Niche for your Homestead or Hobby Farm. Guest Speaker: Christal Smith with the Wayne County Farmers Market.
(09/19/2023) Find the $Money$ You Need to Build Your Farm Business. Guest Speakers: Thread Capital & Carolina Community Impact
(09/26/2023) Stop the Burnout-for agriculture business owners: Guest Speaker: NC Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network
To learn more about Farm School on Wheels. Please visit our website for more information: farmschoolonwheels.com
**This class is held in partnership with Wayne Small Business Center and the North Carolina Small Business Center Network.
All registered participants will receive the link to the class upon registration. For more information, email Roxanne Bailey-Reed at Roxanne@granittraining.com.
Course Schedule
Week One
Legal Structures & Business Framework
Week Two
Site Analysis & Exploring Your Potential
Week Three
Understanding Your Market & Customers
Week Four
Financial Planning for Your Business
Week Five
Maximizing Your Profits and "Belt-Tightening"
Week Six
Business Operations & HR
Week Seven
Pasture Raised Chickens
Week Eight
Pasture-Raised Cows & Chickens
Week Nine
Market Garden Design, Barn Storage, Tractors and Equipment
Week Ten
Drones & Agriculture
FAQ'S
No. All workshops and courses are fully funded by our community partners.
Everyone is welcome.
No. You can be in the dreaming stage, in the process of obtaining land or acquiring a farm, or operating a farm of any size.
No. Students must attend 60% of the live sessions.
Students who miss a class will receive a recording of the session.
Yes. We have a private Facebook group where instructors and students can discuss coursework, business development, and provide feedback.