This workshop is designed to give farmers the marketing and business skills they need to tap into the expanding market for locally raised, pastured meats, poultry, and eggs.
The workshop is designed to particularly benefit:
Beginning farmers — or any farmer who feels like they need help with the business, marketing, and regulatory aspects.
Existing farmers who are considering diversifying their operations.
Conventional livestock farmers who might be considering direct marketing alternatives for their businesses.
The main topics we’ll cover during each two-day event include:
Market analysis to determine which products on which to focus.
Financial considerations, including how to do a cost-benefit analysis.
Marketing techniques for selling direct-to-consumer.
Options for how to handle sales and distribution.
Regulatory issues related to sales of animal products.
Location: Classroom portion: 207 N FM 108 in Smiley, Texas 78159, Farm Tour: Mesquite Field Farm, Nixon, TX
Cost: $20