Learn how to make money with your Homestead or Hobby Farm
Learn how to make money with your Homestead or Hobby Farm
For new and beginning farmers who want to learn how to make money from their homestead or hobby farm.
About this event
If you are already growing your own produce, raising animals, or crafting items for your family, friends or more, consider how you can supplement or EXPAND those offerings. Roxanne Reed with Farm School on Wheels will answer questions and provide guidance on ideas you may not have considered on how you can turn your homestead or hobby farm into an income generator.
**This class is held in partnership with Surry Small Business Center and the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. Please visit their website to complete your registration or to learn about additional trainings: https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75510
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.
