Developing Value-Added Agriculture Businesses Workshops – Nov. 20-22, 2017

      Posted On: November 7, 2017

Giving careful consideration to business planning is the first step for any farm business wanting to develop a value-added enterprise. Farmers who identify trends and market opportunities and develop a well thought out business plan may enhance their likelihood of success.

Developing Value-Added Agriculture Businesses is designed to help farmers identify business planning considerations, grant opportunities and cost share programs available to value-added producers. Learn about USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and how to apply. Pre-registration is REQUIRED by Nov 10. Space is limited so register early!

Exact location information will be emailed to registered participants the week prior to the workshops.

8:30 am to 4:00 pm local time
Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by November 10, 2017.
$20 per person

• November 20, 2017 – Maynardville
• November 21, 2017 – Murfreesboro
• November 22, 2017 – Martin

More information about the workshop is included in the attached flier and at https://ag.tennessee.edu/cpa. Contact Hal Pepper at the Center for Profitable Agriculture at 931-496-2777 or email hal.pepper@utk.edu with questions.

CLICK HERE for more info and to register.