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Sunday, March 04, 2012 - Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - Valencia, CA
California Small Farm Conference - Cultivating the New Generation
Join us March 4-6, 2012 in Valencia for the California Small Farm Conference! SoCalpaca will be manning a booth to spread the word about the alpaca industry and our organization.
The California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering of small farmers, agricultural students, farmers’ market managers and others involved in the small farm industry. The three day educational conference includes day-long short courses and on-farm tours; focused workshops; engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities. Everything you need to plan a Big Future.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 -
Agritourism Classes in Orland and Fresno
The UC Small Farm Program and UC Cooperative Extension are working with local partners to offer two series' of hands-on, interactive agritourism planning classes for farmers and ranchers.
Glenn, Tehama, Colusa, Shasta and Butte County farmers and ranchers are encouraged to sign up for the three-session course offered in Orland.
Fresno, Madera, Merced, Tulare and Kings County farmers and ranchers are encouraged to sign up for the three-session course offered in Fresno
Local pioneering agritourism operators will share their own experiences and will be part of a supportive network of advisors as class participants plan and start new businesses.
Participants will learn from experts in business planning, regulatory compliance, risk management, hospitality and cost-effective marketing, including social media.
Experienced teachers will use individual exercises, small group activities and follow-up homework assignments to help participants assess their own farms or ranches for agritourism potential and start their own business, risk management and marketing plans.
Each participant will receive a free copy of the extensive manual, Agritourism and Nature Tourism in California, which will be used as a text for the class.
Agritourism Intensive (Orland class)
When: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. 30, Jan. 18, March 28
Where: Glenn County Farm Bureau, 831 5th Street in Orland
Registration: $25 for all three sessions before Nov. 23 ($30 after)
Register for the Glenn County workshop series (pay online or at the door)
Glenn County class flier (please share)
Glenn County class syllabus
A Guide to Agritourism (Fresno class)
When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday Dec. 8, Wednesdays Jan. 25 & March 14
Where: Fresno County Farm Bureau, 1274 W. Hedges Ave. in Fresno
Registration: $25 for all three sessions before Dec. 1 ($30 after)
Register for the Fresno County workshop series (pay online or at the door)
Fresno County class flier (please share)
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