Becoming a Farmer or Rancher Workshop

 

Utah State University Extension and USDA co-sponsor the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop Friday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the USU Eccles Conference Center on the Logan campus.

According to Kynda Curtis, USU Extension agricultural marketing specialist and conference organizer, the workshop is specially designed for students interested in a career in farming/ranching or agricultural industries; newer farmers/ranchers who currently direct market their products or plan to; next generation farmers/ranchers returning to the family farm and seeking new/alternative enterprises to enhance existing production.

This workshop is part of the Utah Building Farmers program, which provides participants a series of classes designed to help both newer and experienced farmers and food producers learn how to refine and enhance their business development, management and marketing skills to succeed in direct market outlets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture ventures and restaurants.

Workshop speakers are from academia, industry, and federal agencies and will discuss topics such as business planning and resources, finances and taxes, land acquisition and leasing, direct and target marketing, marketing through web-based and social network sites, obtaining credit, federal grant and loan programs, food safety and labeling, local branding programs and good agricultural practices.

Cost for the workshop is $20 and includes lunch, break food and program materials. Workshop cost for USU students is $10. For further information, contact Curtis at kynda.curtis@usu.edu or 435-797-0444. Registration may be completed online at: http://bfrw2013.eventbrite.com.

Kynda R. Curtis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Department of Applied Economics
Utah State University

4835 Old Main Hill

Logan, UT 84322-4835
Phone: 435-797-0444
Fax: 435-797-0402

kynda.curtis@usu.edu