Northeast Ohio Small Farmer College

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To help new and existing farmers find ways to diversify their agricultural production, the Ohio State University Extension offices in the Western Reserve Extension Education and Research Area are pleased to announce the Northeast Ohio New & Small Farm College titled Too Much to Mow, What Do I Grow? will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on October 29, November 5, 12, 19 at the Grindstone Creek Lodge located at 4-H Camp Whitewood, 7983 Wiswell Road in Windsor, Ohio.

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  • AgNR
  • Ashtabula County
When Nov 05, 2009
from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Where GrindStone Creek Lodge at 4-H Camp Whitewood
Contact Name
Contact Phone 440-576-9008
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This college will help new and existing farmers increase their profits from their small acreage.  The first session will teach the basic business concepts needed to start and keep a small farm enterprise operating.  This session will focus on developing real life expectations for your small farm, goals and objectives, and developing a business plan for your operation.  The second session will help participants become aware of the local resources which are available to assist small farms.  Representatives from local agencies will be on hand to share their expertise. The third session will help participants decide what to grow on their farm and how to develop budgets for farm enterprises.  The final session will focus on marketing and selling agricultural products to local consumers through direct marketing, wholesale markets, farm markets and local cooperatives.  

 The cost for all four sessions will be $100 per family.  This will include a reference notebook and refreshments. This college is limited to 35 participants.  Anyone planning to attend the program should pre-register by October 19. To pre-register or for more information, contact the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008.

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