Ready to Grow Your Farm Business? Join Us for Free Spring Training! 🌱


Hello Reader,

Spring is almost here, and we’re thrilled to announce something special for all homegrown entrepreneurs: the Grassroots Entrepreneurs Spring Training is happening March 4-7.

This FREE online training is packed with expert insights to help you build a thriving farm-based business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your existing operation, this event is for you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Grassroots Entrepreneurs Spring Training Highlights:

  • Learn from seasoned professionals about targeted grazing, goat dairying, agritourism, and nonprofit farming.
  • Gain practical strategies and real-world experiences to grow your business.
  • Connect with fellow entrepreneurs in a fully virtual format.

This year’s lineup includes incredible sessions like:

  • Goat Landscapers and Targeted Grazing (March 4 at 2 PM CT): Discover how goats can combine conservation, outreach, and profit through vegetation management with Margaret Chamas.
  • Have Goats, Will Travel! (March 5 at 2 PM CT): Learn the logistics of taking livestock off the farm for community engagement and profit with Margaret Chamas.
  • Should Your Farm Be a Non-Profit? (March 6 at 11 AM CT): Explore the benefits and challenges of running a nonprofit farm with Carol Wilson, CPA, MBA.
  • Starting a Commercial Goat Dairy (March 6 at 2 PM CT): Dive into the essentials of launching a goat dairy with Leslie Cooperbrand, Ph.D.
  • Agritourism on a Working Dairy Farm (March 7 at 11 AM CT): Learn how to create profitable agritourism events while ensuring biosecurity and animal welfare with Leslie Cooperbrand, Ph.D.

​Click here to save your spot (it’s completely free to register and attend!)​

Even if you can’t make it to the live events, register now so you can access the FREE REPLAYS.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for growing your farm-based business.

We can’t wait to see you there!

To your farming success,

Deborah
and the Training Team

P.S. This event is perfect for anyone looking to turn their passion for farming into a sustainable business—register now!


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