[Communications] {AUA} Fall & Winter Business Training Programs | Farms Dreams Workshop, Farm Business & Farm Beginnings Intensives

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*Farm Dreams Workshop is a virtual course for people considering starting a 
farm business.*

Tuesdays | October 8, 15, 22, 2024
6:00 - 8:00pm CT
Cost: $30 (limited scholarships available)
Virtual

*>>>* *More information & register!* 
<https://thelandconnection.regfox.com/2024-farm-dreams-workshop>

Do you dream of having your own vegetable, livestock or grain farm, but 
don't know where to start? Join the Land Connection and Farmers Rising on a 
three week journey to sketch out your farm dream so that you can turn it 
into a farm reality!

*Farm Dreams Workshop* is a three session, six hour total, virtual workshop 
in starting and sustaining a farm business - from concept to community to 
cold hard facts.

*Session 1* - October 8th | 6:00 - 8:00pm CDT
*Getting Acquainted with Farming* | Assessing readiness and identifying 
needs.

   - “Very holistic coverage of what could/should be considered needs in 
   starting a farm. I've done needs assessments for other fields so it was 
   extremely helpful to see what all to consider in this space.” - 2023 
   Workshop Participant

*Session 2 *- October 15th | 6:00 - 8:00pm CDT
*Building a Dream* | Explore the varied paths to farming with insight from 
Illinois producers.

   - “I greatly valued hearing from a diverse group of growers with varying 
   experiences to provide candid insights to being a beginning farmer.” - 2023 
   Workshop Participant

*Session 3* - October 22nd | 6:00 - 8:00pm CDT
*Creating a Path *| Determine your next steps toward starting a farm 
business.

   - “I loved the interactive parts in the breakout sessions because it's 
   always great to learn the human side of things and learn what others' hopes 
   and dreams are.” - 2023 Workshop Participant

*Farm Dreams Workshop is a snapshot of a more involved program - Farm 
Beginnings.*

If you’re interested in taking the plunge on a full year *Farm Beginnings* program, 
but aren’t ready to be fully submerged - this is an excellent opportunity 
to test the waters, with *Farm Dreams Workshop*!

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*Farm Business Intensive is a virtual course for ​farmers with 1-5 years of 
experience.*

*>>> Schedule a Consultation: 2024 Farm Business Intensive 
<https://calendly.com/rashad-aolc/sfb_fbi_interviews?month=2023-08>*
​
*What are the benefits of the business intensive? *

   - Complete or revise a business plan with operational, financial, and 
   strategic analysis.
   - Receive financial advice from experienced farmers and farm resource 
   providers.
   - Join a supportive community of entrepreneurial farmers.

*What activities will business intensive participants complete?*

   - Complete an e-workbook with exercises ​designed to help you make or *revise 
   your* *business plan*.
   - Share your perspectives and *learn from others' perspectives* during 
   seminars.​ ​​​

​*Scholarship money is available

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*Farm Beginnings Intensive is a virtual course for people considering 
starting a farm business and farmers with 1-5 years of experience.*

*>>>* *Schedule a Consultation: 2025 Farm Beginnings Intensive* 
<https://calendly.com/rashad-aolc/sfb_fbi_interviews?month=2023-08>

*What are the benefits of the farm beginnings intensive?*

   - Develop a clear and comprehensive farm vision by creating an 
   enterprise marketing plan.
   - Join a supportive community of entrepreneurial farmers.
   - Receive advice from more experienced farmers and resource providers.
   - Complete a business plan with operational, financial, and strategic 
   analysis.

*What activities will farm beginnings intensive participants complete?*

   - Complete an e-workbook with exercises designed to help you *develop an*
    *enterprise marketing plan*.
   - Share your perspectives and *learn from others' perspectives*.​​​
   - Complete an e-workbook with exercises ​designed to help you *make your*
    *business plan*.

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