Dream to Farm
Small Farm & Market Garden Business Series
$99 for the series
Thursdays September 17-November 5, 6-8:30pm
Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall
This educational series is designed for small farmers, market gardeners, and backyard growers interested in selling locally produced food and agricultural products. The topics will primarily focus on produce production, but many sessions will also be valuable for small livestock producers looking to expand their business knowledge and market opportunities.
Topics covered include (but not limited to):
Whether you are growing vegetables in a backyard garden, managing a market garden, operating a diversified small farm, or raising livestock on a small scale, this series will provide practical information, local resources, and valuable connections to help you develop and grow your farm business.
Questions about Dream to Farm or confusion on how to register? Email [email protected] or call 712-482-3029.
To Register- Registration is done through the Iowa Western Business & Community Education portal. If you have an existing account use that, if not scroll to the bottom of the sign in page and create a username and password to sign in and register. Follow this link to register.
Small Farm & Market Garden Business Series
$99 for the series
Thursdays September 17-November 5, 6-8:30pm
Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall
This educational series is designed for small farmers, market gardeners, and backyard growers interested in selling locally produced food and agricultural products. The topics will primarily focus on produce production, but many sessions will also be valuable for small livestock producers looking to expand their business knowledge and market opportunities.
Topics covered include (but not limited to):
- Assessing your readiness to start or expand a small farm business
- Understanding licensing and regulations for selling farm products
- Exploring funding opportunities and farm business resources
- Introduction to Farm Table Delivery, southwest Iowa's local food hub
- Requirements and opportunities for selling products to schools
- Southwest Iowa farmers markets, farm stop, and other direct-to-consumer channels
- Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Understanding soil health and the importance of soil testing
- Networking opportunities with local farmers and growers
Whether you are growing vegetables in a backyard garden, managing a market garden, operating a diversified small farm, or raising livestock on a small scale, this series will provide practical information, local resources, and valuable connections to help you develop and grow your farm business.
Questions about Dream to Farm or confusion on how to register? Email [email protected] or call 712-482-3029.
To Register- Registration is done through the Iowa Western Business & Community Education portal. If you have an existing account use that, if not scroll to the bottom of the sign in page and create a username and password to sign in and register. Follow this link to register.
