Growing Your Farm Profits Workshop

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A Workshop for Individuals Interested in Growing for Profit   Presented By: The Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida (SBDC at UNF)  and   University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences-Duval Extension   (UF/IFAS Duval Ext)  Growing Farm Profits Saturday, December 3, 2011 8:30 am-2:30 pm Duval County Extension Office 1010 N McDuff Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254-2083   This program is designed for individuals who are interested in small-scale or urban agricultural production.  This course is open to interested citizens,  new or aspiring farmers, rural or urban landowners, small farmers, and farm families looking for new ideas.  The goal of this course is to help individual's develop real-life expectations for their agricultural business.  The topics include developing a business plan for your operation, marketing, financial considerations and regulations for selling products in Florida.    Click here to read about Urban Agriculture in Northeast Florida      Agenda at a glance:     8:30-Registration 9:00-Tools for Small Farms 10:30-Marketing 11:15-Legal Forms of Organization 11:45-Lunch 12:45-Taxes & Recordkeeping 1:30-Rules & Regulations 2:15-Wrap-up     Registration:     Cost: $20 per person includes morning refreshments and lunch.  All participants will also receive a copy of the Beginning Farmers Resource Guide to help assist them in getting started.    To Register contact the Duval County Extension Office at 904-255-7450 or the Small Business Development Center at 904-620-2476.         Agribusiness Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida developed the Agribusiness Center to help small farmers grow their bottom lines. Starting a farm, buying or selling an existing operation or growing your farm to the next level, we can help!   www.floridasmallfarms.org    The small farms program in Duval County provides resources and programs highlighting opportunities for residents to participate in the local food system of Northeast Florida. This program seeks to assist small and mid-size landowners who are considering growing crops and animals for profit or personal use. It makes available the latest information designed for both beginning and experienced small farmers and ranchers.  Visit the small farms and alternative enterprises webpage at:   http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/

 

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