Title
Ten Things to Consider About Starting a Market Farm
Overview
Getting started in market farming means more than just growing vegetables. It means taking on the responsibilities of owning a business, managing markets, grappling with philosophies, and managing a labor force. Chris Blanchard will discuss ten things to think about as you prepare the ground for starting your market farm, or as you seek to expand your market farm into a significant income-generator for yourself and your family
Outline
1. Goals
2. Scale
3. Local Food Lies
4. Capacity
5. Invest in Systems
6. Invest in People
7. Regulations and Image
8. Plan for Change
9. Keep Perspective
Series
On The Farm
Topics
Business, Finances
Audience
Beginning Farmers
Length
45 - 90 minutes
Ten Things to Consider About Starting a Market Farm
Overview
Getting started in market farming means more than just growing vegetables. It means taking on the responsibilities of owning a business, managing markets, grappling with philosophies, and managing a labor force. Chris Blanchard will discuss ten things to think about as you prepare the ground for starting your market farm, or as you seek to expand your market farm into a significant income-generator for yourself and your family
Outline
1. Goals
2. Scale
3. Local Food Lies
4. Capacity
5. Invest in Systems
6. Invest in People
7. Regulations and Image
8. Plan for Change
9. Keep Perspective
Series
On The Farm
Topics
Business, Finances
Audience
Beginning Farmers
Length
45 - 90 minutes
