Class room sessions: Participants will attend 12 – 14 classes between January and August.
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COURSE TOPICS
GROUND WORK
Setting the stage for successful farm planning through the series.
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Focus on soil health, land capabilities, calendar planning, procurement and budget development.
BUSINESS PLANNING
Setting goals, financial statements, business planning and sources of capital.
CROP MANAGEMENT
Addressing pest and disease control, weed management and other crop efficiency techniques.
PROTECTED AGRICULTURE
Learn how to manage high tunnel, low tunnel and greenhouse production.
HARVESTING TECHNIQUES
Post-harvest handling techniques that maintain the quality of the product.
MARKETING
How to scale-up for institutional buyers and learn certification and insurance requirement needs.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Identify grants, loans and equipment lending for your farm.
