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Sustainable Ag & Food Business

Class Number: 10090134_2252_23244_01
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-090-134 SUSTAINABLE AG & FOOD BUSINESS ...define your goals. Research expenses and potential income for a small food-related enterprise. Outline a budget. Compare markets. Develop a brand identity. Review financial terminology. Draft a business plan. (Prerequisite: Accepted into Sustainable Food & Ag Systems or Sustainable Ag certificate)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Set business goals.
  2. Inventory personal resources and entrepreneurial readiness.
  3. Explain farm finance and business terminology.
  4. Evaluate farm enterprises and profitability.
  5. Create a plan for tracking necessary data and information.
  6. Outline sales and marketing practices.
  7. Review financing options for small farms and food business.
  8. Draft a business plan.
  9. Connect with regional resources to help you realize your farm or business plan.

Class Details

Class Number:
10090134_2252_23244_01
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Spring
Session:
8W1
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • May join live via WebEx or in-person in the classroom
  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost