Join us for a FREE agriculture business workshop in San Angelo, Texas. This workshop is a one-day workshop designed for military veterans, beginning farmers and ranchers, individuals with disabilities, and anyone interested in starting an agriculture business.
Workshop sessions will include:
- Rural Business Ideas
- Intro to Business Planning
- Possibilities for farming/ranching with a disability
- Financial funding sources for farming/ranching
- Marketing Resources
- Resources to support agriculture business operations
This workshop is made possible by a sponsorship from Farm Credit Bank of Texas and the generosity of Travis Whitney, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist.
San Angelo Ag Business Workshop Flyer 8.15.19
Register HERE by August 9
Description
Join Texas AgrAbility and BattleGround to Breaking Ground for a 5-part agriculture business virtual conference. Sessions will be hosted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm cst as a webinar. Registrants will be sent a link to join the webinar prior to the start time. All sessions will be recorded for later viewing. The registration fee covers all sessions.
Sessions will include:
June 23, 2020 – Navigating the Obstacle Course of Farming and Ranching: A Producer’s Perspective
Agriculture producers Doug Havemann (co-owner of Mesquite Field Farm and Army Veteran) and Damon Cleaton (co-owner of 4E Farms and Army Veteran) share their experience starting an agricultural operation in Texas. They will highlight helpful resources, educational programs, and opportunities for veterans and beginning farmers and ranchers. Makenzie Thomas, Texas AgrAbility Program Coordinator will also share resources and helpful equipment for farming and ranching.
June 25, 2020 – Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
Erin Kimbrough (BattleGround to Breaking Ground Program Manager) will share financial resources and programs available for farmers and ranchers. Topics will include USDA loans and programs, Texas Department of Agriculture grants and programs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, and much more.
June 30 2020 – Agriculture Business Planning
Dr. Greg Clary (Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship consultant and retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist) will present on agriculture business planning, tips for creating a business plan, and helpful information to get you started.
July 2, 2020 – Community of Interest in Agriculture Business
Participants will be broken into groups based on areas of agriculture production and led through an activity to discover resources, helpful tips, information sharing, and connections to other agriculture producers.
July 7, 2020 – Training Programs for Veterans and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
This session will highlight training programs available for military veterans and beginning farmers and ranchers. Speakers include: Tyler Froberg – Farm Manager of Hope Farms, Margo Hale – Armed to Farm Program Director, Kevin Cody – New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Farmer Training Program Manager, Erin Kimrbough – BattleGround to Breaking Ground Program Manager.
Registration Closed June 20, 2020
Join us for an introductory agriculture business workshop in Belton, Texas. This workshop is a one-day workshop designed for military veterans, beginning farmers and ranchers, individuals with disabilities, and anyone interested in starting an agriculture business.
Workshop sessions will include:
- Ideas for starting rural & agriculture businesses
- Agriculture business planning
- Funding sources and opportunities
- USDA
- Texas Department of Agriculture
- Farm Credit
- Farmer Veteran Coalition
- Veteran programs and resources
- Possibilities for farming & ranching with a disability
- Veteran farmer/rancher panel
Cost of Workshop: $25 which includes breakfast and lunch plus drinks.
Workshop Flyer – Belton 8.12.21
Registration is currently closed due to capacity restrictions.
Join us for a Fall Cover Cropping 101 workshop in Gatesville (Coryell County), Texas. This workshop is a two-day workshop designed to provide information about fall cover crops and is open to all producers.
Workshop sessions will include:
- Soil Testing
- Basics of Cover Crops
- Grasses, Legumes, Brassicas, and Broadleafs
- Seed Selection
- Tractor and Implement Safety
Hands On Skills will include:
- Soil Testing
- Seed Selection Exercise
- No Till Drill Seeding
- Broadcast Seeding
Workshop cost is $50 which includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for both days.
Please make sure to wear something comfortable (with long pants and closed toe shoes) as we will be outdoors on a working farm. Recommended to bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat, gloves, and sunglasses (eye protection).
About the Event
As land and feed prices rise, it is more important than ever for beef cattle producers to strive to raise beef in a sustainable way. Come to the ranch to learn about beef cattle nutrition, herd health management, vaccinations, low-stress cattle handling & more from experienced grass-fed beef cattle producers. You will take part in handling cattle, vaccinations, record keeping, & more.
We will be on a working ranch so boots and long pants are required. Long sleeve shirt, hats, sunscreen, bug spray, & folding/camping type chairs are suggested. Growin on Faith Farm will provide workshop materials, light breakfast with coffee, snacks, lunch sandwiches both days, water, & Gatorade. Bring other drinks if you like.
Boot Camp will consist of several farm tours covering the basics of vegetable, cattle, poultry, bee, sheep, & goat production while the classroom portion will cover the topics of Farm & Equipment Safety, Equipment Selection, Value Added Products, Alternative Ag Enterprises, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, and Conservation Planning.
Live Applicant Webinar
This event was developed for those with limited agriculture experience and will provide participants with knowledge of essential agricultural production concepts and prepare them to create an agriculture business plan.
- Farm Safety & Food Safety
- Business Planning & Business Management
- Diversification & Marketing Strategies
- Financial & Risk Management
- Agriculture rehabilitation & vocational training opportunities for veterans
- Land Management & Conservation Practices, including natural resource management
- Basic Vegetable Production & Row Crop Production
- Basic Livestock Production
- Alternative & Value-Added Agriculture Enterprises
Developed for those with limited agriculture experience, this event will provide participants with knowledge of essential agricultural production concepts and prepare them to create an agriculture business plan.
Participants will receive education and knowledge on topics such as the basics of livestock production, farm safety, equipment selection, and natural resource management, as well as, farm tours in multiple production areas.