Dream to Farm Small Farm & Market Garden Business Series
This educational series is designed for small farmers, market gardeners, and backyard growers interested in selling locally produced food and agricultural products. The topics will primarily focus on produce production, but many sessions will also be valuable for small livestock producers looking to expand their business knowledge and market opportunities.
Topics covered include
- Assessing your readiness to start or expand a small farm business
- Understanding licensing and regulations for selling farm products
- Exploring funding opportunities and farm business resources
- Introduction to Farm Table Delivery, southwest Iowa’s local food hub
- Requirements and opportunities for selling products to schools
- Southwest Iowa farmers markets, farm stop, and other direct-to-consumer channels
- Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Understanding soil health and the importance of soil testing
- Networking opportunities with local farmers and growers
Whether you are growing vegetables in a backyard garden, managing a market garden, operating a diversified small farm, or raising livestock on a small scale, this series will provide practical information, local resources, and valuable connections to help you develop and grow your farm business.
To learn more or to register follow this link.
Questions can be directed to Jamie Fowler at jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org.