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The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities. UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture, the environment, families & 4-H and Youth.
UGA Extension Dade County
114 Pace Drive
P.O. Box 550
Trenton, GA. 30752
(706) 657-4116
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Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Jan 31 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
- Cumming, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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Feb 7 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
- Cumming, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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Feb 9 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
- Cumming, GA - (90.0 Miles)
