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Central Illinois Farm Beginnings

"Is Entrepreneurial Farming For You?” Workshops

Have you been thinking about starting your own farm business?

Then you should think about taking the 4-hour workshop, “Is Entrepreneurial Farming For You?” This interactive workshop is designed to help you learn what it takes to successfully raise and market fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and other foods. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to meet experienced sustainable farmers as well as other prospective farmers learn about different successful farm enterprises ask questions about the genesis and development of farm businesses learn about marketing options decide whether entrepreneurial farming is the path you are ready to take.

The workshops are being held in four Illinois locations this June. For specific date and location information, and to register for “Is Entrepreneurial Farming For You workshops?" click here or call The Land Connection office at 847-570-0701.

Job Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture

Tiny Greens Organic Farm & Eco-Community seeks live-in volunteers for organic farming!