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Sustainable Ag & Food Business

Class Number: FARM 10090134-1 - Sustainable Ag & Food Business
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

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:
FARM 10090134-1 - Sustainable Ag & Food Business
Location:
NWTC Green Bay,Off-Site
Date:
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Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

This class is taught using live and online instruction. Students will complete portions of the class online with the remaining portion of the class having a choice to attend live or complete online anytime. Live portions of the class will be accessed as live virtual meeting or in-person on dates specified by the instructor. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Online
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Wednesday
3:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room LH107
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online Live Wednesday
3:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Online

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