In-Person Business of Farming-How to build your agriculture business!
In-Person Business of Farming-How to build your agriculture business!
Learn how to build the perfect strategic plan to move your farm and small agribusiness forward for new and beginning farmers.
About this event
Join Roxanne Reed, a 26-year Business Strategist and AgriTourism farmer in-person at The Albemarle Small Business Center for this fun, relaxed and impactful event with special guests.
Learn how to build the perfect strategic plan to move your farm and small agribusiness forward. We understand, the business of farming is intimidating. You love working on your farm, or you are just getting started, but the financial aspects of business can feel overwhelming without support or a plan in place.
In this 2-day program. We’ll help you cultivate a strategic self-designed action plan to validate your goals, build your farm and engage with a community of entrepreneurs just like you.
Day 1: Site Analysis-exploring your farms potential
Best Agricultural legal structures for your business
Interested in learning more about AgriTourism for your farm?
Day 2: Understanding your farms brand and how to engage your community.
Learn how to maximize your farms profits.
Business Operations & Stress management for your farm business
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 Albermarle 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.