Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm?

In this interactive workshop, we'll learn about types of sustainable farming careers -- both rural and urban -- in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Instructors will guide you through a series of exercises to assess your dreams, challenges and the resources available to you.

You will also hear about regional training opportunities through the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT), university extension, small business development centers, and others. We will showcase examples of local farming enterprises and you'll have an opportunity to ask questions about the development of successful farms.

You will leave this workshop with a better sense of whether pursuing a farming business is the right choice for you, and a concrete list of next steps to help you realize your dream.