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.
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 SpecialistDepartment of Applied Economics
Utah State University
4835 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-4835Phone: 435-797-0444
Fax: 435-797-0402
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