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Online Course: Planning to Stay in Business
October 23, 2013 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Trying to run a farm without a written plan is like trying to sail an ocean without a map: chances are high that even if you manage to arrive somewhere safely, it won’t be where you wanted to land. And if you ever plan to borrow money for your farm, a business plan is even more essential, as you can’t get a loan without it.
Many new farmers are intimidated by the process of writing a business plan. The online course BF 202: Planning to Stay in Business demystifies the process and provides students with feedback on their plans each week. This course, taught by an experienced farmer and a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, is 6 weeks long and consists of weekly webinars followed by homework, readings, and discussions in an online setting.
The course runs Wed. Oct 23 – Wed. Nov 27, with webinars Wed. evenings from 6:30-8pm EST. The cost is $200, but multiple people from the same farm may participate without paying extra. Click here for more on the course learning objectives, instructors, and outline.