The Business of Farming Workshop

1702 South Holland Parkway,Bartow FL 33830

30 March, 2023

Description

Today, Polk County agriculture is a leading contributor to the state's economy. Citrus, cattle, other crops, agritourism, and other agricultural-related business still play vital roles in the local economy along with an increase in tourism in recent years. Join us and learn how to develop your farm business so you can be successful in creating a product, as well as creating good marketing strategies. Agricultural Agents and Specialists will guide you through this complex process so you can develop your agricultural operation. This is going to be a 2-day event discussing aspects of a business plan including: Day 1 (March 30, 2023): Description of the CompanyMarketing PlanOperational PlanDay 2 (April 06, 2023): Human Resource PlanFinancial PlanExecutive SummaryInstructors: UF/IFAS Extension, Luis O. Rodriguez, Small Farms and Pesticide Education Agent, Polk County. UF/IFAS Extension, Jonael Bosques, Ag Agent, Hardee County. UF/IFAS Extension, Trent Blare, Assistant Professor, Tropical REC - Homestead University of Florida is an Equal-Opportunity Institution