February 27th Common Ground Education Center, Unity.

Start Your Farm Business the Right Way-by planning to make a profit!
This day-long workshop will be led by Richard Wiswall, owner/operator of Cate Farm in VT, and author of The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook.

Have an allergic reaction to business? Want to work less and make more money?
Wonder where all the money comes and goes?

Find out your farm’s profit centers- which parts of your farm make the most money and which may actually lose money. Learn efficient planning, office management, and financial tips for success. Set aside a day to finally work on these, and other important farm business concerns.
 
All your farm’s information is for your benefit only and is solely for you to see. Please bring pen & paper, a calculator, a Johnny’s Seed catalog, and the following information from your farm if you have it: last year’s total farm sales (or top 5 selling items) broken down by product and/or account, last year’s expenses broken down into different types of expenses (seeds/fuel/labor/insurance/repairs/ etc.) and lastly, your checkbook balances for the last two years ending on December 31st.

 

Resources
Maine Small Business Development Centers