Managing an Urban Farming Business
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
823 North 31st Street Richmond, VA, 23223
What do you need to start a successful farm business? What are some legal challenges you may face farming in an urban environment? What approach to financial record keeping should urban farmers use to help manage their farm business? This workshop explores urban farm measurement and management options to make good decisions about your business development.
For more information, contact James Gibson at 804.720.6826 or jgibson@vsu.edu.
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.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.