In this course, you will learn how to:

• Create a mission and vision for your business
• Develop a budget and a plan to fund your business
• Create a marketing plan for your business
• Set goals and create a timeline to grow your business
• Weave these elements together into a cohesive business plan!

Course Details:

The courses meet online on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time for 8 consecutive weeks. Each evening session is filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business.

For those interested in joining our Incubator Farm Program, this course is a prerequisite. 

The course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements.

You will also receive:

• One-on-one technical assistance from New Entry staff.
• Access to videos, readings, and tools to support your learning.
• A network of fellow learners, growers, and farm service providers.
• Guidance in crafting your own farm business plan.

Who Should Take This Course:

• Farmers interested in improving their farm businesses.
• Aspiring farmers hoping to engage in business planning before starting a farm business.
• Growers seeking a network of farmers and farm service providers.

What Past Participants Say:
“This course was worth every second and every penny. [The instructor] was very informative, attentive, and engaging.”
-Robert 2024
“The guest speakers were amazing, I learned so much valuable info, and I feel much better equipped and excited about getting something off the ground”
-Hannah 2024
“This course was invaluable on my path toward farming. It was far more than a class about writing a business plan - that was more of a byproduct of the wealth of knowledge that guests and our instructor shared with us each week. I’m so glad I took the course and highly recommend it.”
-Anonymous Participant
 

Money Back Guarantee

We're confident that you'll love this course, but if for whatever reason you're not completely satisfied, you can get a full refund before the second class.