Cultivating Southeastern Farmers
Build and understand your farm as a business.
The Business of Farming in Southeast, NC
All Farmers are Welcome
Join us for a complimentary online 10-week Business of Farming in Southeastern NC, designed for entrepreneurs and farmers. In this program, you will learn how to build the perfect strategic plan to move your farm and small agribusiness forward.
Curriculum
- Week 1 – Legal Structures and Business Framework
- 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 – Business Operations & HR
- Week 7 – Pasture Raised Chickens
- Week 8 – Pasture Raised Cows and Calves
- Week 9 – Market Garden Design, Barn Storage, Tractors and Equipment
- Week 10 – Drones and Agriculture
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.
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.
