Title
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Is Scaling Up Right For Your Farm?
Overview
With all of the talk about "scaling up", it's easy to lose sight of the fundamental question: is growing on more acres right for you and your farm? This session explores the impacts of getting bigger, from risks and investment to business development and lifestyle consequences, and looks at other ways to increase farm income and sustainability.
Outline
I. Scale
2. Markets
3. Anticipating Impacts
4. Assessing Resources
5. Investment and Growth
Series
In The Market
Topics
Business, Risk Management, Scaling Up
Audience
Beginning Farmers (<10yrs)
Length
45 - 90 minutes
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Is Scaling Up Right For Your Farm?
Overview
With all of the talk about "scaling up", it's easy to lose sight of the fundamental question: is growing on more acres right for you and your farm? This session explores the impacts of getting bigger, from risks and investment to business development and lifestyle consequences, and looks at other ways to increase farm income and sustainability.
Outline
I. Scale
2. Markets
3. Anticipating Impacts
4. Assessing Resources
5. Investment and Growth
Series
In The Market
Topics
Business, Risk Management, Scaling Up
Audience
Beginning Farmers (<10yrs)
Length
45 - 90 minutes
