Business of Farming in Indian Country
Build and understand your farm as a business.
Business of Farming in Indian Country
About this event:
Join us for a live instructor-led 6-week series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore their options in farming, ranching, and agriculture. In this program, we’ll help you cultivate a strategic plan to validate your goals and engage with a community of entrepreneurs just like you.
Classes begin on February 20, 2023, at 6pm (held virtually through Zoom).
Week 1: Legal Structures, Protecting Your Business and Business Frameworks
Week 2: Site Analysis & Exploring Your Potential
Week 3: Understanding Your Market and Customers
Week 4: Financial Planning for Your Business
Week 5: Maximizing Your Profits and “Belt-Tightening”
Week 6: Family Farm Team Building, Business Operations & HR
This class is held in partnership with Robeson Small Business Center and the 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.