Farm business course

by Staff Pioneer Times
14 years ago

    “So You Want to Farm in Maine” is a farm business course for those already farming who would like to brush-up their business skills, or those thinking about becoming farmers.
    This course will be offered in five evening meetings, from 6:30-9 p.m., starting Thursday, March 3. Classes will be held in three locations: Penobscot County Extension Office in Bangor, Somerset County Extension Office in Skowhegan and Houlton High School in Houlton.
    Topics will include selecting and evaluating a farm enterprise, writing a business plan, recordkeeping, market research and much more.
    Cost is $50 per farm with a limited number of scholarships available.
    For more information contact Donna Coffin at 1-800-287-1491, Kathy Hopkins at 1-800-287-1495 or Andrew Plant 1-800-287-1469 (in Maine).
    To preregister contact Theresa Tilton at 207-942-7396 or 1-800-287-1485 or email Theresa.Tilton@maine.edu or go online at http://www. extension.maine.edu/penobscot.