The first cohort for our Business of Farming hybrid class is starting Jan 3- right as the new year kicks off! If you want to get the business side of your farm to feel a little more concrete, this should help!
So why should you sign up for the Business of Farming? Even if you have already been in business for a little while, there are things this class offers that you might have been “putting off.” Such as:
- Have you ever created an income or Balance sheet? There is a whole module to help.
- Do you have a business plan to help guide you toward milestones? Not only is this a focus of a module, but something that instructs will help you with individually if you want.
- Are you not sure how to get started with marketing? We’ll spend some in person time talking about hoe to create your brand and get it out there!
And there are many other reasons why, so sign up here: https://solidground.extension.uconn.edu/trainings/
Cohort One:
Online Sessions: January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:00pm-1:30pm
In Person Sessions: January 10th and 24th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Hartford County Extension Center
Cohort Two:
Online Sessions: February 12th, 19th, 26th, and March 5th, 12:30pm-2:00pm
In Person Sessions: February 21st and March 7th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Tolland County Agricultural Center
The Business of Farming Online Course
When: Launching both Jan 2 and Feb 12
Where: Virtual- through Blackboard
Cost:$50
Cohort 1 (starting in Jan) Sign up Here: s.uconn.edu/bofcohort1
Cohort 2 (starting in Feb) Sign up Here: s.uconn.edu/bofcohort2
A hybrid course where participants will complete 7 modules that include both virtual and in-person meetings . It is designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills that is targeted to beginning farmers with 0 – 3 years of experience, but is anyone that feels like they could benefit from the course.Participate in this learning experience with farmer peers and develop new networks in a safe environment to foster informal interactions, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. It is never too early to acquire some of the fundamental skills and habits in farm business management, such as How to Write a Business Plan, Statements for Financial Management, Grant Opportunities, Marketing/Branding, Tax Filing and more. Dates for sessions below:
Cohort One:
Online Sessions: January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:00pm-1:30pm
In Person Sessions: January 10th and 24th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Hartford County Extension Center
Cohort Two:
Online Sessions: February 12th, 19th, 26th, and March 5th, 12:30pm-2:00pm
In Person Sessions: February 21st and March 7th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Tolland County Agricultural Center