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SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #5
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD 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. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-5/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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SUMMARY:Hive Life Beekeeping Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:When? \n\n\n\nJanuary 7th & 8th 2022Where? \n\n\n\nSevierville 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. \n\n\n\nWhat is included and how much does it cost? \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes both Friday and Saturday with 5+ sessions per day and round table question and answer time! Speakers are Bob Binnie\, Ian Steppler\, Kamon Reynolds\, Kent Williams\, Rick Sutton\, Greg Rogers and more. Speaker topics and itinerary will be upcoming.Other special guests include: Randy McCaffrey – “628 Dirt Rooster”\, Fredrick Dunn\, Jeff Horchoff – “Mr Ed”\, Natalee from “Beekeeping Like a Girl”\, and more.A full catered lunch is included both days!Coffee and doughnuts will be provided both mornings!No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the building (convention centers rule not ours) but there are several water fountains and the venue will have concessions available in the afternoon for purchase as well 3 restaurants within walking distance. \n\n\n\nAll inclusive tickets for both days are $180 if paid by check.We are only accepting payment by check at this time.If you don’t have paper checks your bank should be able to mail one for you.We will also have special conference pricing from Kelley Beekeeping\, Dadant\, Apimaye\, Hill Co Beekeeping\, Premier Foundation\, Lorob Bees Vaporizers\, The Hive Butler\, and several more! \n\n\n\nIf you have a vendor or product you want to see there tell them to email us at Hivelifeconference@gmail.com  \n\n\n\n(We will be messaging you in the future on preorder deals that the companies offer and the “at conference deals”) Can my whole family come?The conference is for Adults and children 10 years & older only. BUT there is an indoor water park at the attached hotel and many other attractions (info on discounted attraction tickets below) and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby so if you do want to bring your family there are tons of fun things for them to do in the area.What Airport is closest?If you are flying\, the McGhee Tyson airport in Alcoa (just outside of Knoxville\, TN) is the closest airport. \n\n\n\nWhere can I stay?There are many options near the convention center. Below are some options that are discounted for the event. There is a hotel attached to the convention center that we are working with to get discounted rates but since it is a resort (with an indoor waterpark) it will likely still be over $100 per night and we will let attendees know the details in an upcoming Email.Conference discounted rate for “The resort at Governors Crossing” (5 miles away) available online here:https://www.resortatgovernorscrossing.com/groupbooking.php?id=00114Starting at $80.67 per night. (Indoor water park area included in cost) \n\n\n\nAnother option is the Sleep Inn (3.8 miles away). Just let them know when you call that you are with the Hive Life conference and ask for the discounted rate for those dates. Approximately $60 per night with tax depending on what night(s) you stay and your room choice.Sleep Inn1020 Parkway\, Sevierville\, TN 37862Phone Number: (865) 429-0484https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/sevierville/sleep-inn-hotels/tn460?mc=llgoxxpxWant to stay in the area a few extra days to see the smokies or other attractions?Here are some discounted attraction tickets that we were able to get just for Hive Life conference attendees: https://getdiscounttravel.com/attractions
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/hive-life-beekeeping-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Sevierville Convention Center – Sevierville\, Tennessee 37876\, 202 Gists Creek Road\, Sevierville\, Tennessee\, 37876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apiculture
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SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #6
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD 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. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents 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. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-6/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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