The course has two components. Free templates will be provided. 
Part 1A: a 1 hour virtual lecture on vegetable production planning, followed by discussion and Q&A.
Part 1B: a 1 hour virtual lecture on cash flow worksheets, followed by discussion and Q&A.

Part 2: an in-person guided work session where you will have the opportunity to input your own data into an Excel template, share results, and/or discuss solutions to potential problems that may be revealed after completing the worksheets. Instructors and students will collectively brainstorm solutions. 

Virtual Webinars:
Part 1A: Wednesday January 15, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Vegetable Production Planning using Excel
Part 1B: Wednesday January 22, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Cash Flow Worksheets 

In-Person Work Session:
Part 2: Friday January 24, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm at 8753 S. Greenwood Chicago, IL 60619. Bring your laptop and farm data for this day-long work session. The Cook County Local Food Systems and Small Farm team will be on hand for one-on-one coaching.  Lunch will be provided for the in-person session, and everyone who attends will receive a copy of Fearless Farm Finances or The Lean MicroFarm. You MUST have attended the virtual session in order to attend the in-person session. 

Cost: Part 1 virtual sessions are at no cost.  
Part 2 – The in-person session requires a $15 refundable deposit to ensure attendance. 

Instructor(s): Kathryn Pereira, and Zack Grant, Cook County Extension Educators, Local Food Systems and Small Farms. 

If you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate: Sarah 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu