Join us for a FREE agriculture business workshop in Dallas County (Garland), 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
Register HERE
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
About 1 in 5 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture workers suffer from a disabling condition. This session will explore services provided by the Texas AgrAbility program to assist farmers and ranchers with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Session topics include:
- Disability prevalence in agriculture
- Services provided by Texas AgrAbility
- AgrAbility project partnerships
- AgrAbility case studies highlighting assistive technology
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
About 1 in 5 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture workers suffer from a disabling condition. This session will explore services provided by the Texas AgrAbility program to assist farmers and ranchers with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Session topics include:
- Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation
- Utilizing Vocational Rehabilitation for agriculture operations
- Funding for agriculture assistive technology
- Texas AgrAbility services
About 1 in 5 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture workers suffer from a disabling condition. This session will highlight the new peer group that will facilitate the sharing of resources and experiences between for farmers and ranchers with disabilities.
Session topics include:
- What is a peer group?
- Benefits to peer group participation
- Peer group launching for farmers and ranchers with disabilities
Farming and ranching ranks among the most stressful occupations, with suicide rates nearly twice as high as the national average. The AgriStress Helpline is a new resource for farmers and ranchers in mental health crisis. Join us to learn more about the helpline and how it supports farmers and ranchers.
AgriStress Helpline Lunch & Learn Flyer
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.