Agritourism Strategies and Access to Capital for Farm Expansion
Unlock the secrets to a thriving farm business with Roxanne Reed
Agritourism Strategies and Access to Capital for Farm Expansion
Unlock the secrets to a thriving farm business with Roxanne Reed, a seasoned business strategist and Agritourism farmer. In this immersive FREE 1-day workshop, discover invaluable insights on navigating the first crucial years of farm operation, from setting up your business to maximizing profitability. Explore the exciting world of Agritourism and uncover innovative ways to diversify your farm, opening doors to new revenue streams and long-term success. Join us for this free event and take the first step towards building a sustainable and prosperous future for your farm.
Time: 9 AM-1:30pm PM
- (9:00am-10:00am) Site Analysis & Exploring Your AgriTourism Potential
- (10:00am-11:00am) Maximizing Your Farms Profits
Lunch (11:00am-11:30am)please bring a bag lunch!
- (11:30am-12:30pm)Understanding your Farms Brand and Putting Your Best Products Forward
- (12:30pm-1:30pm)Business Operations & HR for Your AgriTourism Business
No-cost to attend any or all! THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR EVENT ON CAMPUS!
Let us know if you need directions!
Speaker(s): Roxanne Reed, Farm School on Wheels. This class is held in partnership with James Sprunt Small Business Center and the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. For questions, please contact Roxanne Reed (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.