Upcoming Funding Opportunities
The following are funding opportunities, some open to farmers and ranchers, others to institutions serving agricultural producers or rural communities. Most of the following [...]
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Many Paths to Starting a Farm
Many Paths to Starting to Farm, and Much to Consider Mike Duffy, an agriculture economist with Iowa State University Extension, recently wrote a piece published on [...]
Organic Industry Ownership Chart Updated
Want to know who “owns” organic? Dr. Phil Howard of Michigan State University has recently updated his graphic representation of organic industry ownership [...]
Webinar: Business Assistance Resources for Virginia Beginning Farmers and Ag Entrepreneurs
Webinar: Business Assistance Resources for Virginia Beginning Farmers and Ag Entrepreneurs, 2013 Presenter: Mr. Stephen Versen from Virginia Department of Agriculture and [...]
Help for Beginning Farmers as Tax Day Approaches
Help for Beginning Farmers as Tax Day Approaches, 2013 Tax time can be daunting for any business, and farming operations bring their own set of challenges—particularly for [...]
Job: Coordinator for Food Business Development in Detroit
Restaurant Opportunities Center of Michigan is hiring for the job of COLORS Co-Op Academy Coordinator. The COLORS Co-Op Academy is an intensive learning experience designed [...]
Farm Incubator Toolkit Available
The Farm Incubator Toolkit Now Available Similar to traditional business incubators, farm incubators attempt to lower the barriers to entry for beginners; in the case of [...]
Farm Business Planning Courses Available Online
Online Poultry & Vegetable Farm Business & Financial Planning and Recordkeeping Courses Available Starting January 2013 What better way to use the winter farm [...]
Local Most Influential Product Claim of 2012
According to the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade, “local” is the most influential product claim of 2012. 5 Reasons to “Go Local” [...]
Farmers as Employers: Legal Responsibilities – Free Webinar
Free webinar tonight – Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7 pm (CST) “Farmers as Employers: Legal Responsibilities” https://www.practicalfarmers.org/farminar/ [...]
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