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Dates
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Virtual
Interested in starting a small farm?
Lots of folks have a dream of owning a small farm and starting a farm business but aren't sure where to get started or how to understand if farming is right for them. This webinar will help you identify important considerations that must be made before deciding to purchase a farm property or start a farm business.
The webinar will cover 3 topics:
- Considerations for buying farm property:
- Where is the best place to buy a farm,
- What kind of infrastructure and equipment will I need?
- Developing a realistic business plan for a small acreage farm:
- What is my goal, what should I produce?
- How do I develop a business plan?
- Intel for Ag:
- Explore MU Extension's new tool that can help you identify a sustainable ag enterprise
- Find reliable information on producing specialty crops or livestock
- Explore local marketing options
- Assess your management skill, assess land suitability
- Generate a checklist to start your farm business
Cost: Free
Contact: Mallory Rahe, mallory.rahe@missouri.edu, 573-884-7606
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