Small Farms Research Center (AAMU) in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System presents
Agricultural Risk Management & Business Development Training Workshop
Alabama A&M University 4900 Meridian Street. James I. Dawson Room #240. Huntsville, AL 35762. May 3-4,
ATTENTION: Producers, Landowners, Entrepreneurs, and Extension Agents
Come join us for the Agricultural Risk Management &
Business Development Training Workshop!
TOPICS ADDRESSING
PURPOSE OF ATTENDING
Each session will cover in-depth training, including a case study and handson demonstration.
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1.TRAINING ON SHIITAKE MUSHROOM &
WATER CATCHMEN SYSTEM
2. MARKETING DEVELOPMENT
with an inoculated log to start
growing your own mushrooms
and a chance to win a rain barrel
to start your own water catchmen
system.)
3. BUSINESS PLANNING DEVELOPMENT
4. TAXES AND RECORDKEEPING
5. GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
SERVICES AVAILABLE
6. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Learn a better and easier
way to market your farm
produce.
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Learn how to develop a
business plan and the benefits of using one.
7. RENEWABLE ENERGY/BIODIESEL
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REGISTRATION BEGINS NOW!!!
There is no charge or registration fee for Alabama producers and extension personnel, but everyone must register.
Learn how to start growing
shiitake mushroom
business and develop a water catchmen system. (Leave
Learn about the USDA
government programs available.
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Learn how ordinary crops
are used for biodiesel and
renewable energy.
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Learn how to make goat
milk soap and leave with a
sample.
REGISTRATION FORM
Small Farms Research Center in collaboration with Alabama Cooperative Extension System
RISK MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP
4900 Meridian Street, James I. Dawson Building, Huntsville, AL.
May 3-4, 2012
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PRE-WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATION
Intensive Training on Shiitake Mushroom and Water Catchmen System
Start 10:00a.m. and ends 11:45a.m.
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Please Return the Completed form to:
Attn: E’licia L. Chaverest
Small Farms Research Center
P.O. Box 700
Normal, AL 35762
Fax: 256-372/5517
Email: Elicia.chaverest@aamu.edu