Faith in Action Community Garden
798 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Seed to Medicine Chest is designed by ASD’s Agroforestry team to share knowledge with you about growing and creating your own herbal remedies, from seed to finished product. Our amazing presenters include Michelle Bouton, founder of the HERBalachia Herbalist Training School, and Robin Suggs, experienced forest farmer and Procurement Manager at ASD. Last year, we […]
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals.
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system, with consideration of environmental, economic, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services.
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided.
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will get introduced to financial planning, recordkeeping, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets, cash flow analysis, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier.
Sevierville Convention Center - Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
202 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
When? January 7th & 8th 2022Where? Sevierville Convention Center - Sevierville, Tennessee 37876Limited Seating.Last year we sold out within a few weeks and we have even more interest this year so if you want to be sure you get a spot you will want to reserve your ticket as soon as possible. What is included and […]
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
ASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension, rotational grazing, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices.
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number, business license, insurance considerations, business structures, and estate planning.
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
451 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Students will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants, cost-share, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers.
