AgriTourism 5 part series
Explore more about AgriTourism and how you can learn your farms potential through this 5 part series.
AgriTourism 5 part series
About this event:
Stokes AgriTourism 5-part series [Stokes Community College Small Business Center] 6:00pm-8:00pm both virtual through zoom and in-person**You must register for each class individually.
Explore more about AgriTourism and how you can learn your farms potential through this 5 part series.You will learn next steps about transitioning your farm into the growing market of AgriTouism. Learn firsthand from AgriTourism farm operator and class facilitator Roxanne Reed. Through this 5 part series you will gain the foundational knowledge and insight to build a successful AgriTouism farm business.
February 16 (6:00pm-8:00pm) In-person & Virtually
Site Analysis & Exploring Your AgriTourism Potential – Explore more about AgriTourism and how you can learn your farms potential through analysis of all land and equipment. You will learn to think strategically in making decisions that will enhance your capacity to tap into the AgriTourism market.
February 23rd (6:00pm-8:00pm) In-person & Virtually
Maximizing Your Farms Profits – Have you ever wondered if you are fully maximizing your profits? Explore how you can learn your farm’s potential through analysis of all land and equipment so you can explore and move your business to its full potential.
March 9 (6:00pm-8:00pm) In-person & Virtually
Legal Structures and AgriTourism Framework – Hear it straight from our guest speaker Attorney Mitzi Kincaid from Kincaid and Associates 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.
March 16th (6:00pm-8:00pm)In-person & Virtually
Understanding your Market and Your 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.
March 30 (6:00pm-8:00pm)In-person & Virtually
Business Operations & HR for your AgriTourism Business – Learn how to ensure your business operations are designed for success. Hiring the right people for the task at hand is critical for any small business and you will learn the tips on how to find and grow the talent your business will rely on.
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.