Kitsap County

Agriculture

Sustainable Farming Business Course

A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AG ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM CUSTOMIZED for LOCAL FARMERS AND AG BUSINESS OWNERS.

Course Dates:

Bainbridge Island Winery: February 7 - April 24, 2008
Bainbridge Registration Form

Long Lake Community Center: February 6 - April 23, 2008
Long Lake Registration Form

THE COURSE, CONSISTING OF 12 3-HOUR SESSIONS, WILL EXAMINE THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN.

WHERE:

Classes will be held at the WSU Extension 4th floor room #406 located at Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th Street in Bremerton, WA.

WHEN:

The course will start in Fall of 2007. Dates to be determined.

COST:

$225.00 per individual, family or farm - includes comprehensive reference book and all class handouts.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Easy! Just call Arno W. Bergstrom, WSU Extension, at 360-337-7225 or e-mail to awbergstrom@wsu.edu. 

BACKGROUND

In this multi-session program, farmers will learn to reinvent their agricultural enterprises. Business planning, marketing research and financial management skills are a few of the concrete tools taught by certified business trainers and local experts. Using proven adult learning techniques and a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of Western Washington agriculture, participants will evaluate their business ideas and complete business plans ready for a banker's review.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

The program is designed to help a broad range of small to mid-sized farmers, ranchers, food processors, distributors, retailers, food professionals and others working the agricultural sector. Owners and managers of new and existing businesses are encouraged to participate.

 

 

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Kitsap County Extension , 345 Sixth Street, Ste. 550, Bremerton, WA 98337-1874, 360-337-7157, Contact Us