Farm Planning for Organic and Sustainable Farmers-Considering Multiple Goals
1:30pm - 4:00pm
This session will offer 2 presentations of topics to guide you in your planning of your farm; 1. selecting equipment as your farm grows and 2. how different enterprises can be implemented to complement your passions and resources. The discussion of the plan will take into consideration for its environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship. Following the 2 presentations you will be invited to start brainstorming for your own plan. A plan worksheet will be provided that you can work on as a draft, list ideas to possibly implement or join small groups to learn from one another. We will have resource persons available for questions and if clarification is needed.

Holding it all Together -How we Manage a Diverse and Complex Farm Business
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Our farm is comprised of multiple businesses Learn how we have managed to develop a farm that includes vegetables, animals, a restaurant and store. We have embraced our community to make all this happen. Of course, there are challenges but this does not stop progress.
Ryan Romeyn-Providence Farm

Vegetable Plant Variety Selections for Organic Farms
2:15pm - 3:00pm
With so many varieties to choose from its important to become familiar with what your markets seek as well as what you can grow on your soil.
We will talk about selecting vegetable varieties to match your needs
Dana Hilfinger-Johnny's Selected Seed

Developing a Farm Plan for Your Farm
3:00pm-4:00pm
Vicki Morrone-Michigan State University
Katie Brandt-Michigan State University