Agribusiness Production & Financial Management Program
Friday and Saturday, August 27-28, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
Registration fee: $25, Limited to 30 registrants
Managing a farm is more than planting and harvesting crops or raising livestock. Farming is a business, and like any business, its success depends on proper planning and financial management. The Agribusiness Production and Financial Management Program, conducted by Megan Harrison and Jordan Scott, both Virginia State University College of Agriculture alumnae with expertise in farm financing, will help new and established farmers and ranchers learn to develop business plans, keep efficient records and discover tips on mitigating business risks, establishing credit and borrowing from lenders.
Participants will receive an Agribusiness Production and Financial Management Manual and will learn financial management strategies that will help their businesses become more profitable and sustainable. Participants will also visit local farms through virtual tours and will have an opportunity to talk with farmers about their business enterprises. The training will enable farmers and ranchers to better understand how to develop and maintain a business plan and set goals for their farm operations and/or enterprises.
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Michael Wooden at (804) 524-3652 or mwooden@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.