Farm to Fork with A-BTech Small Business Center
Farm to Fork with A-BTech Small Business Center
This is a fun, yet intense deep dive into developing a food business. Take your culinary idea and or current food business to the next level.
About this event
This is a fun, yet intense deep dive into developing a food business. Take your culinary idea and or current food business to the next level.
Join 26-year business strategist Roxanne Reed as we work together to develop your food business. There will be weekly opportunities to engage with Relevant Food Resource Agencies and local guest chefs. The food industry is a team effort and we’ve got you!
At the completion of this programming, you will have created a Business Plan, Financial Projections and a network of lenders and business professionals cheering you on to the next stage of growth for your food business.
Farm to Fork Series – Session 1-4 (Online)& Farm to Fork Series – Session5 -6 (In-Person @WNC Farmers Market)
Participants will receive the link to the class upon registration completion.
- Oct 4 – virtual: Risk Mitigation, Legal Structures and Decision Making to Protect Your Business.
- Oct 11 – virtual: Where to start with a Food Business idea – Strategic Planning and how to
navigate the 9 building blocks for success.
- Oct 18 virtual: Financial Strategies and Finding Your Top Products that make $ and an impact
on your Brand.
- Oct 25 virtual: Marketing & Branding the Right Way – Owning your Culinary Niche and finding
the right customers, and networking with local farmers.
- Nov 1 onsite at WNC Foodworks: Packaging and Presentation of Your BEST products
- Nov 8 onsite at WNC Foodworks: Recipe Exploration and Roundtable with local Guest Chefs & Relevant Food Resource Agencies
To learn more about Farm School on Wheels. Please visit our website for more information: farmschoolonwheels.com
**This class is held in partnership with the ABTech Small Business Center, the SBCN, and Blue Ridge Food Ventures.
For more information please contact: 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.
