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December 3, 2008
Hoop for the Future
Hoophouses for season extension or year-round farming
Due to high demand, we are considering ways to repeat this workshop in the spring of 2009. Please check back for details.
 Finding Local Food Funding
Free workshop for farmers and others in agribusiness
All workshops 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
December 10, 2008, at Lake City High School Auditorium
January 15, 2009, at Benzie Community Resource Center/Health Dept
February 18, 2009 at Kalkaska High School Auditorium
As northern Michigan farmers work to build a sustainable, local-food economy, they need funding and other support to expand current operations, build year-round growing capacity, and establish new business models.
USDA Rural Development and the Michigan Land Use Institute have teamed up to provide workshops that will point local growers toward government agencies, non-profits, and private lenders who can help. We’ll present a broad overview, specific information, and a chance to meet with people who can offer assistance.
This great networking opportunity includes a potluck dinner, so bring a dish of something you grow, produce, or just enjoy eating. But don’t dare stay away just because you don’t have a dish to share!
Please pre-register for this free workshop. Call Judy at the Institute, 213-941-6584. For information, call Susan Loney at 800–944-8119, email susan.loney@mi.usda.gov, or Jim Sluyter, 231-889-0199, email jimsluyter@mlui.org.
This Get Farming! Workshop is sponsored by
USDA Rural Development, Michigan Land Use Institute and USDA Risk Management Agency
Get Farming! Entrepreneur Series
Starting January 20, 2008
Michigan Works, 1209 Garfield, Suite C, Traverse City
If you're dreaming about farming-and actually making money at it-then the is the place for you this winter.
Market research, legal concerns, financial planning, management and other topics will be a part of this business planning course for aspiring farmers, or those needing a business brush-up. Core instruction will be provided by guest experts and the regional Small Business and Technology Development Center.
For only $85 you receive:
Eight classroom sessions, field trips to farm and food businesses, and personal business-plan counseling.
Space is limited, so please register now by calling the Michigan Land Use Institute at (231) 941-6584. For more information, call Jim Sluyter at 231-889-0199. Check back here for more details soon. |
