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SUMMARY:Dream to Farm Small Farm & Market Garden Business Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics covered include\n\nAssessing your readiness to start or expand a small farm business\nUnderstanding licensing and regulations for selling farm products\nExploring funding opportunities and farm business resources\nIntroduction to Farm Table Delivery\, southwest Iowa’s local food hub\nRequirements and opportunities for selling products to schools\nSouthwest Iowa farmers markets\, farm stop\, and other direct-to-consumer channels\nIntroduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\nUnderstanding soil health and the importance of soil testing\nNetworking opportunities with local farmers and growers\n\nWhether 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. \nTo learn more or to register follow this link. \nQuestions can be directed to Jamie Fowler at jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org.
URL:https://swiffi.org/event/dream-to-farm-small-farm-market-garden-business-series/
LOCATION:Iowa Western Community College\, 2700 College Road\, Council Bluffs\, IA
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Hills RC&D":MAILTO:jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org
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