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Jan
27
Sat
Rain Catchment Presentation and Hands On Field Day @ Mesquite Field Farm
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rain Catchment Presentation and Hands On Field Day @ Mesquite Field Farm | Nixon | Texas | United States

This workshop will be rescheduled!

Participants will learn how to build a rain catchment barrel, install rain gutters on farm structure, and install downspouts to rain barrel. Engage in rain catchment options available in the marketplace from a rain catchment installation professional.

Teachers:

Doug Havemann, Army Veteran, Co – Owner, Mesquite Field Farm

Kathie Hitt, Owner, Rain Drop Rainwater Harevesting

Skills Taught:

  • Hand tool use and maintenance
  • Sourcing equipment
  • Other power equipment safety/emergency procedures
  • Routine maintenance
  • Determining equipment needs
  • Equipment repair
  • Understanding irrigation systems
  • Planning irrigation systems
  • Water source and quality
  • System maintenance
  • Winter preparation

 

Jul
19
Fri
Farm/Ranch Business Planing & Financial Funding Workshop @ Flatt Community Center
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Farm/Ranch Business Planing & Financial Funding Workshop @ Flatt Community Center

Join Growin’ On Faith Farm for a Farm/Ranch Business Planning & Financial Funding Workshop.  Learn the basics of business planning and financial funding and draft parts of a business plan!

Topics Covered:

  • What is included in a business plan
  • Using your plan to apply for funding
  • Values, Mission, Vision
  • Creating Operations, Marketing, and Financial Plans
  • Funding resources: grants, USDA, etc.
  • Selecting funding sources for your farm
  • Marketing basics
  • Financial planning basics
  • Record keeping basics
  • and much more!

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $35

Minimum # of participants: 20

Farm Ranch Business Planning Financial Funding Flyer

Register here by July 14, 2019

 

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