New and experienced farmers and agricultural producers can learn skills in business planning and operating a sustainable business at a 10-week class offered by Washington State University Clark County Extension. The course will focus on direct marketing, record keeping, and financial and legal issues for agricultural businesses. Instructors include farm marketing specialists, accountants, attorneys, agricultural professionals and local farmers.
“People looking to expand or start an ag-related business will really benefit from the advice, insights and experiences shared by knowledgeable instructors and local guest farmers throughout the course,” said Eric Lambert, small acreage program coordinator at WSU Clark County Extension.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning is a 10-week course to help entrepreneurs develop a workable business plan to guide the success and sustainability of their agricultural enterprise.
It is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 13 through March 16 at the Clark County Public Works Operations Center, Building B-1, 4700 N.E. 78th St.
