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Sustainable Ag & Food Business

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-090-134

Course Description

10-090-134 SUSTAINABLE AG & FOOD BUSINESS ...define your goals. Research expenses and potential income for a small food-related enterprise. Outline a budget. Compare markets. Develop a brand identity. Review financial terminology. Draft a business plan. (Prerequisite: Accepted into Sustainable Food & Ag Systems or Sustainable Ag certificate)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

What will I learn?

  1. Set business goals.
  2. Inventory personal resources and entrepreneurial readiness.
  3. Explain farm finance and business terminology.
  4. Evaluate farm enterprises and profitability.
  5. Create a plan for tracking necessary data and information.
  6. Outline sales and marketing practices.
  7. Review financing options for small farms and food business.
  8. Draft a business plan.
  9. Connect with regional resources to help you realize your farm or business plan.

Class Details

Class Number:
23292
Delivery:
Blended - 50%-99% Online
Term:
Spring 2024
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Valerie Dantoin
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$480.90 *

Class Notes

  • May join live via WebEx or in-person in the classroom.

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/16/24 - 03/11/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online
01/17/24 - 03/06/24 W
3:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Web Conference
Green Bay Campus Room LH107

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost

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