Please join us for our upcoming Agri-preneur Business Training Program.

Grow a Profitable Food, Farm or Fish Business

Agri-preneur Training Program

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Enterprise for Equity and Washington State University Mason County Extension Small Farm Program have joined together to help more farmers grow food for our local communities and be profitable in the process.

These two organizations are launching a high-quality, research-based approach to business planning for agricultural entrepreneurs in the South Sound. Whether you are just starting your farm business or have been in business for a while, these classes will help you learn how to reach your financial goals for the future by using sound business planning concepts and tools tailored specifically to small farm entrepreneurs.

Enterprise for Equity and WSU Mason County Extension will help you learn vital skills for running a successful small farm business with:

Guest speakers will include local buyers (restaurants and stores), Washington State Department of Agriculture, and successful small farmers.more!

Step 1: FREE Orientation - to find out more

This required one-hour meeting provides information about the Agri-preneur Business Training Program, entrepreneurial support services and our organization. It is also a time for us to get to know interested participants and answer questions. Prerequisite for full training program.

Step 2: Business Readiness Workshop

During this two day workshop our experienced trainers & guest experts will help participants determine what is required to move their business forward; such as regulations, risks, costs, plus the rewards, commitment and hard work necessary to succeed in the Agri-preneur Business Training Program and eventually in their own business. Prerequisite for full training.

Step 3: Full Agri-preneur Business Training

After the Business Readiness Workshop, participants who are ready to move forward can take the full Business Training. This experiential training covers the main areas of business planning, including marketing, pricing, competition, financing and bookkeeping. Participants gain many skills in addition to the business planning tools. These skills impact confidence level, self-esteem and organization as participants refine the presentation of their products and services. At the end of the training, participants will have created a business plan for their small enterprise.

What Our Small Farm Business Training Participants Have to Say

“Enterprise for Equity’s small farm business class provided the structure we needed to plan a successful business. It was a pleasure having other agricultural businesses as classmates and we loved the guest speakers.” ~ Owners, Bear Foot Mobile Farm Services

“I have attended many workshops in my career. The Enterprise for Equity workshop has been by far the most useful. Every single topic has been of great help to me and my career.” ~ Co-Manager, Tahoma Farms

“Enterprise for Equity helped us break down the big picture into small do-able steps.” ~ Owners, PJ Farms

“Enterprise for Equity allowed me to think of my business as a real thing. ‘This is real, take it seriously.’ It also gave me confidence, credibility, and a specific place to network around business.” ~ Owner, Calliope Farm

“Enterprise for Equity engaged us to move past our ideals to create a realistic business plan and financial goals for our business. This coupled with the wealth of networking possibilities and the super supportive staff gave us the momentum to have a successful first season.” ~ Erik Hagan, Co-Owner, Delphnia Farms