AN UPCOMING WSU Clark County Extension course will help beginning and existing farmers gain skills in business planning and aspects of operating a sustainable business.
WSU Clark County Extension will offer a 10-week course, Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning, designed to help entrepreneurs develop a workable business plan to guide the success and sustainability of their agricultural enterprise.
The course will help beginning and existing farmers gain skills in business planning and important aspects of operating a sustainable business. Special emphasis is placed on direct marketing, record keeping, and financial and legal issues unique to agricultural businesses. Instructors include farm marketing specialists, accountants, attorneys, agricultural professionals, and local farmers sharing their farming and marketing experience.
“Local farmers looking to expand or start their business will benefit from the advice, tips and experiences shared by knowledgeable instructors and guest farmers throughout the course” said Eric Lambert, Small Acreage Program coordinator.
“A farm business plan is a roadmap that can guide farmers to be successful and sustainable,” said Doug Stienbarger, WSU Clark County Extension director.
Registration is $100 per farm or family and class size is limited to the first 30 participants. This class series fills up quickly so those interested are encouraged to contact Eric Lambert at eric.lambert@wsu.edu 360-397-6060 ext. 5729 or visit the WSU Clark County Extension events calendar (clark.wsu.edu) for registration details on this terrific learning opportunity.
Deadline for registration is January 12th.
The course will be held on Wednesdays between Jan. 14 and March 18 at Clark County’s Heritage Farm on 78th Street in Hazel Dell.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Extension Clark County at (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 two weeks prior to the event.
