Upcoming Courses for New and Beginning Farmers – MA

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Taylor in Beginning Farmers, Business, Farming Resources, Management, Training Programs // 0 Comments

Upcoming Courses for New and Beginning Farmers in Massachusetts – Fall 2019

Register now for the Explore Farming Workshop and Farm Business Planning Course – Upcoming Courses for New and Beginning Farmers!

Explore Farming Workshop
Sunday, September 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
New Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street, Moraine Farm, Beverly, MA

This free two hour workshop includes activities and presentations to bring your interest in farming to the next level.

You will learn about local food systems, what it means to be a farmer in New England, and the next steps you can take toward starting your own farm business.

The workshop will also include a presentation on New Entry’s courses and services and a tour of the incubator farm!

To register for this course click here

Farm Business Planning Course
October 15 to December 3: Every Tuesday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
(includes remote online classes)
New Entry Farmer Training Center: 733 Cabot Street, Moraine Farm, Beverly, MA
Instructors: Kevin Cody and Ben Zoba

What to Expect
Over the eight-week course, you will create a plan to start or grow your farm business. Throughout 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 for your farm business to grow
Weave those elements together into a cohesive business plan

*Completion of this course is necessary to be eligible for the New Entry Farm Incubator Program

Pricing
The cost of the course is $400.
If you are worried about affording the course, we offer scholarship opportunities to those with financial need.

Registration
To register, click here.
After registering, click here to pay for the course on EventBrite.

If you have any further questions about the Farm Business Planning Course or other Upcoming Courses for New and Beginning Farmers visit our website, contact Kevin Cody at kevin.cody@tufts.edu or call (978) 529-2362.