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Business of Farming
Conference
ASAP’s 2023 Business of Farming Conference will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville.
ASAP’s Annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers.
Roxanne Reed will be one of our guest keynote speakers. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event - register now!
N.C Agritourism 2024 Conference Guest Speaker (February 2024)
Exciting news! Our founder and CEO, Roxanne Reed, was recently invited to speak at the 2024 N.C. Agritourism Association as a guest speaker. As an agritourism farmer herself in Hamptonville, NC, Roxanne is passionate about sharing insights and strategies for success in the industry. Her presentation, 'Harvesting Prosperity: Access to Capital & Financial Planning for Your Agritourism Farm,' will cover essential topics such as gaining access to capital, navigating grants and loans, and presenting your farm business effectively to lenders.
NC Farm Bureau YF&R Conference
Join for a free one day conference filled with keynote speakers that are relatable, knowledgeable and challenge the status quo.
Roxanne Reed will be a guest speaker and will be offering break out sessions with the mobile unit with Cape Fear Farm Credit.Join us on January 28th and 29th, 2023 for a conference filled with relatable and knowledgeable keynote speakers.
Roxanne Reed will be one of our guest keynote speakers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders.
YBS Conference - October 20, 2022
Join for a free one day conference filled with keynote speakers that are relatable, knowledgeable and challenge the status quo.
Roxanne Reed will be a guest speaker and will be offering break out sessions with the mobile unit with Cape Fear Farm Credit.
Access To Capital
Join Roxanne Reed for this fun, relaxed and impactful event to learn all about how you can gain Access to Capital for your Small Business!
You will learn best practices for navigating grants and loans while also learning how to present your business to lenders in the best way for optimal success.
Farm Credit-Cultivate:Rooting for Tomorrow's Farmers in a Solid Foundation
Farm School on Wheels, in collaboration with Farm Credit, hosted a special event at Buzzard Rock Farm in Hamptonville, NC, bringing together farmers and statewide organizations for an enriching in-person gathering. This event aimed to cultivate a vibrant community where knowledge is shared, innovation thrives, and friendships flourish. Whether you're an experienced farmer or new to the field, our workshop provided a platform to exchange ideas, collaborate on problem-solving, and collectively strive for success.
NAFDMA Agritourism Convention & EXPO(February 2024)
Founder/CEO, Roxanne Reed, was honored to be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Agritourism Conference in Boston, MA. Roxanne connected with hundreds of peers from various sectors of the agritourism industry.
As a passionate advocate for farm succession and access to capital, Roxanne delivered an inspiring talk on 'Harvesting Prosperity: Access to Capital & Financial Planning for Your Farm Business.
N.C Cattlemen's Association 2024 Conference (February 2024)
Founder/CEO, Roxanne Reed, recently attended the 2024 Cattlemen's Association Conference in Hickory, NC, where she facilitated a breakout session on 'Harvesting Prosperity: Access to Capital & Financial Planning for Your Farm Business.' Roxanne engaged in a round table discussion with women in the Cattlemen's Association, providing invaluable insights and strategies to ensure the future success of their cattle farms. The session was a deep dive into key considerations for long-term farm success, offering meaningful takeaways that can positively impact generations to come.
Our Trusted Partners
Meet our Lead Instructor & CEO, Roxanne Bailey-Reed
Roxanne Reed is an experienced and trusted business developer, problem-solver, and critical decision-maker with proven public speaking skills, networking, and program development expertise.
Roxanne has more than 25 years of small business, entrepreneurship, and economic development experience, and currently serves as the principal at Granit Training Group. Roxanne is a creative and engaging facilitator who develops and leads small business and agribusiness programs with an emphasis on business development, strategic planning, access to capital, and technical assistance for business leaders in all stages of business development.
Business of Farming Conference
ASAP’s 2023 Business of Farming Conference will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville.
ASAP’s Annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and financial management from regional experts and innovative peers.
Roxanne Reed will be one of our guest keynote speakers. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event – register now!
N.C. Agritourism 2023 Farm Tour & Conference
Discover the future of agritourism at the N.C. Agritourism 2023 Farm Tour & Conference.
Come and join us for a conference filled with relatable and knowledgeable keynote speakers. This is a great chance to gain valuable insights, network with top industry professionals, and learn about the latest trends in agritourism.
Roxanne Reed will be one of our guest keynote speakers. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event – register now!
NC Farm Bureau YF&R Conference
Join for a free one day conference filled with keynote speakers that are relatable, knowledgeable and challenge the status quo.
Roxanne Reed will be a guest speaker and will be offering break out sessions with the mobile unit with Cape Fear Farm Credit.Join us on January 28th and 29th, 2023 for a conference filled with relatable and knowledgeable keynote speakers. Roxanne Reed will be one of our guest keynote speakers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders.
YBS Conference – October 20, 2022
Join for a free one day conference filled with keynote speakers that are relatable, knowledgeable and challenge the status quo.
Roxanne Reed will be a guest speaker and will be offering break out sessions with the mobile unit with Cape Fear Farm Credit.
Access to Capital
Join Roxanne Reed for this fun, relaxed and impactful event to learn all about how you can gain Access to Capital for your Small Business! You will learn best practices for navigating grants and loans while also learning how to present your business to lenders in the best way for optimal success.
Check out our Durham round table conversation with our lenders!
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Farm School on Wheels is a friendly, innovative, and mobile solution to agricultural education.
Farmers can feel isolated on their land and often can have difficulty finding assistance that is relevant to their challenges, their zone, and their crops and livestock. Traveling to training sites is often costly and time consuming for farmers.
Join Farm School on Wheels at a future training location. We’re bringing the farm to you.
Meet our Lead Instructor & CEO, Roxanne Bailey-Reed
Roxanne Reed is an experienced and trusted business developer, problem-solver, and critical decision-maker with proven public speaking skills, networking, and program development expertise.
Roxanne has more than 25 years of small business, entrepreneurship, and economic development experience, and currently serves as the principal at Granit Training Group. Roxanne is a creative and engaging facilitator who develops and leads small business and agribusiness programs with an emphasis on business development, strategic planning, access to capital, and technical assistance for business leaders in all stages of business development.