Farm Planning for Organic and Sustainable Farmers-Considering Multiple Goals
1:30pm - 4:00pm
This session will offer 2 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 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 available to provide you with assistance.

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 they do 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, it can be hard to determine what's the best variety for your soil, season and market. In this session, we will talk about how to select varieties to meet the needs of your market and your farm.
Dana Hilfinger -Johnny's Selected Seed

Developing a Farm Production Plan for Your Farm
3:00pm-4:00pm

Consider the soil, farming goals, an marketing opportunities to make your farm business plan. We will offer you a "template" to work on in groups or solo to start to develop your farm's production plan.
Vicki Morrone - Michigan State University
Katie Brandt - Michigan State University