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A course to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to start, adapt, and maintain a profitable land or sea-based business.<\/h3>\n

This multi-session course is designed to help you evaluate potential land or sea-based businesses and understand the core concepts of business planning including: market research, marketing, funding, financial record keeping and sustainability. Successful completion of the Level 2 course awards students a micro-badge certificate through the University of Maine and qualifies students for USDA Farm Service Agency Borrower Training Credit.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> This course used to be known as \u201cSo, You Want to Farm in Maine\u201d<\/p>\n

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Course Information<\/h3>\n

Registration is opening soon for the 2024 co<\/b>urse. Please read below to learn about Level 1 and Level 2 before registering.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register for Level 1 Online<\/span><\/a> Register for Level 2 Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Course schedule:<\/h3>\n
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  • 10 sessions on Thursday evenings from 5:00\u20137:00 p.m. beginning November 7, 2024 and ending on February 6, 2025.<\/li>\n
  • Sessions will take place on the following dates:\n
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    • November 7, 14, 21<\/li>\n
    • December 5, 12<\/li>\n
    • January 2, 9, 23, 30<\/li>\n
    • February 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Note: Participants should plan to spend approximately 3 hours\/week on additional asynchronous coursework required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Course format and completion:<\/h3>\n

      Level 1<\/strong>: Intended for aspiring producers who are considering starting a natural resource-based business in Maine.<\/p>\n

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      • Complete readings, videos, quizzes and assignments in Brightspace (online learning platform)<\/li>\n
      • Attend 10 two hour Zoom sessions, Thursdays, 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Level 2<\/strong>: Intended for producers who have already or plan to start a natural resource-based business within the next year in Maine.<\/p>\n

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        • Complete all requirements for Level 1<\/li>\n
        • Write a draft business plan<\/li>\n
        • Give a brief presentation describing the budget for a new enterprise your considering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Course Fee:<\/h3>\n

          This training program is offered on a sliding scale (self-selected) and is the price per farm. We strive to make the training accessible and affordable for all Maine residents.<\/p>\n

          Level 1<\/strong>: Intended for aspiring producers who are considering starting a natural resource-based business in Maine.<\/p>\n

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          • $150<\/strong>: Full price: Suggested for those who can afford the full course fee.<\/li>\n
          • $105<\/strong>: 30% discount: Suggested for those who can afford 70% of the full course fee. Discount code: 24_25bp4pl1_30<\/li>\n
          • $60<\/strong>: 60% discount: Suggested fee for participants for whom the full course fee would prove a barrier. Discount code: 24_25bp4pl1_60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Level 2<\/strong>: Intended for producers who have already or plan to start a natural resource-based business within the next year in Maine. Level 2 offers additional one-on-one consultation with our business management educators and the opportunity to receive USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Borrowers Training Credit.<\/p>\n

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            • $250<\/strong>: Full price: Suggested for those who can afford the full course fee.<\/li>\n
            • $175<\/strong>: 30% discount: Suggested for those who can afford 70% of the full course fee. Discount code: 24_25bp4pl2_30<\/li>\n
            • $100<\/strong>: 60% discount: Suggested fee for participants for whom the full course fee would prove a barrier. Discount code: 24_25bp4pl2_60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              If price is a barrier for participation, payment options will be available.<\/p>\n

              Topics Covered:<\/h4>\n

              Basics of writing your business plan including:<\/p>\n

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              • Market analysis<\/li>\n
              • Marketing strategies<\/li>\n
              • Financial planning<\/li>\n
              • Sustainability<\/li>\n
              • Leveraging resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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