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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/14/2014 - 03/16/2014
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
The Greenhouse Project
Categories
Central Rivers Farmshed
We organize events, programs, workshops and resources that help support a local food economy.
Sustainable Farmer Course – March 14-16th, 2014
Course Details:
Friday – Networking
2:00-315 Discussion of Farming, Philosophies and Practices
3:30-4:45 Overview of Soils and Compost Workshop
5:00-6:00 Farmer Introduction and Panel
6:00-8:00 WELCOME DINNER
Saturday – Production
8:30-9:00 (Optional) Coffee, Pastries & Discussion
9:00-10:15 Intro to Vegetable Production
10:30-11:45 Intro to Animal Production
12:00-12:30 OPEN-SPACE
12:30-1:30 LUNCH
1:30-2:45 Intro to Perennial Production
3:00-4:15 Season Extension + Soil & Land Management
1630-1700 OPEN-SPACE
Sunday – Planning
8:30-9:00 (Optional) Coffee, Pastries & Discussion
9:00-10:15 Marketing & Promotion–Building Your Brand, Online Options, Etc.
10:30-11:45 Marketing & Promotion–Wholesale, Direct Marketing and CSA
12:00-12:30 OPEN-SPACE
1230-1:30 LUNCH
1:30-2:45 Planning Your Farm/Business & Writing A Business Plan
3:00-4:15 Understanding Farm Finances & Grants Assistance
4:30-5:00 OPEN-SPACE
Click here to view/print the course poster
Cost:
$200 for the course (includes Friday content and social, lunches Sat and Sun, and course materials)
OR
$75 for Saturday or Sunday only (includes lunch and course materials)
Register by Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
To register and pay online here!
To register online and pay with a check: Coming Soon
Limited Volunteer and Scholarships Spots are Available:
To apply, complete our scholarship application and email info@farmshed.org
