#Veteran Virtual Workshop - Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers

Event description

Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers, in partnership with the USDA, designed specifically for those with an interest in developing an agriculture-based business. This one-day will feature speakers from the USDA, farmer veteran business owners, SBA resource partners and industry experts.

The industry-specific curriculum aids those interested in exploring agriculture -based business ownership by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more. Topics will include:

• What is Entrepreneurship?
• Evaluating a Business Opportunity?
• Doing Your Market Research – Who is buying what you are growing/raising?
• Selecting The Correct Legal Structure for your Farm/Ranch
• The Economics of Agriculture
• Business Planning – From idea to roadmap
• Financing Your Venture – Short term and Long Range
• SBA/USDA Resources for You

Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.