Classes: Growing Places—For aspiring farmers and start-ups
Upcoming Sessions:
Summer 2013
Where: White River Junction
Dates: June 24, July 8 & 22 & Aug 5
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Early registration deadline: May 31; Cost: $100
Registration deadline: June 10; Cost: $135
Registration form
Fall 2013
Where: Burlington, VT
Dates: Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29
Early registration deadline: Sept. 8, Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: Sept. 22, Cost: TBD
Registration form
Winter 2014
Where: Online
Dates: Jan 13- Feb 10, 2014
Early registration deadline: Dec. 1, 2013, Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: Dec. 13, 2013, Cost: TBD
Registration form
About Growing Places
Summer 2013
Where: White River JunctionDates: June 24, July 8 & 22 & Aug 5
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Early registration deadline: May 31; Cost: $100
Registration deadline: June 10; Cost: $135
Registration form
Fall 2013
Where: Burlington, VTDates: Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29
Early registration deadline: Sept. 8, Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: Sept. 22, Cost: TBD
Registration form
Winter 2014
Where: OnlineDates: Jan 13- Feb 10, 2014
Early registration deadline: Dec. 1, 2013, Cost: TBD
Registration deadline: Dec. 13, 2013, Cost: TBD
Registration form
Growing Places is co-sponsored by the New Farmer Project and the Women's Agricultural Network.
Growing Places is designed for individuals:
- who are considering starting an agriculture or natural resource based business, but who aren't sure where to start.
Growing Places is designed to help participants:
- develop a comprehensive goal statement which will help in the business planning process
- explore and evaluate opportunities and resources
- become familiar with state and federal agriculture programs
Growing Places is organized into six modules, each addressing a different aspect of business development. Each session pulls in experts in that particular topic area to give depth to the lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises that make up the course format. Farmer guest speakers and panelists are an important component, and by sharing their experiences with the group, offer a much appreciated realistic perspective.
The in person class will be offered simultaneously in multiple locations in Vermont, with an on-site instructor at each location. The online session is open to anyone with an Internet connection and uses the Blackboard platform.
Detailed information about the Growing Places curriculum is available at the Women's Agricultural Network (WAgN) website. Session information and the link to the registration form are also available at the WAgN site.
Scholarship and Financial Aid information: Financial aid is available for eligible individuals. At the end of the registration form, you can make a request for financial aid.
Last modified May 02 2013 10:30 AM