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Agri-tourism

An agri-tourism enterprise is a farm that diversifies into selling not just farm products but farm experiences directly to consumers. The list of experiences that farms are offering is very diverse, ranging from pick-your-own operations and wineries that have been around for decades to retail stores, on-farm restaurants, farm folks schools and weddings.

Food Brand Financial Management Boot Camp (August 2023)

16 hours of Paid training by Edible-Alpha®

Boot Camp equips you with everything you need to profitably grow your business and raise money. Experts from the Food Finance Institute will lead training sessions, diving deep into the four topics for each day of Boot Camp. Plus, they and other consultants will work with you individually so you have everything you need to profitably grow your food-focused business and raise money.

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Deep Dive: Walk Through of Farm Financial Statements – Balance Sheet

54 minutes of Paid course content by Edible-Alpha®

Food Finance Institute Farm Outreach Specialist, Andy Larson walks you through what a balance sheet is, how to use it, and how it is different for farms versus non-farm businesses.

Unlimited Learner Pass holders or purchasers of the course  – navigate to the course here

Deep Dive: Walk Through of Farm Financial Statements – Income Statement

45 minutes of Paid course content by Edible-Alpha®

Food Finance Institute Farm Outreach Specialist, Andy Larson walks you through what an income statement is, how to use it, and how it is different for farms versus non-farm businesses.

Unlimited Learner Pass holders or purchasers of the course  – navigate to the course here

Deep Dive: How and When to Use Debt to Finance a Farm Business

1 hour 20 minutes of Paid course content by Edible-Alpha®

Food Finance Institute Farm Outreach Specialist, Andy Larson walks you through how debt, when utilized properly, can be a fundamental tool to benefit your farm business.

Unlimited Learner Pass holders or purchasers of the course  – navigate to the course here

Financial Lessons from a Successful Diversified Farm

1 hour 22 minutes Free read by Edible-Alpha®

Andy chats with Cliff McConville of All Grass Farms about the diversified ag operation’s success, steady expansion, and financial savvy.

Podcast about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling

Sisters Succeed with Simple Syrup, Soda Shop, and Subscriptions

1 hour 19 minutes Free read by Edible-Alpha®

Simple Goodness Sisters Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham share how they’ve launched and scaled their unique diversified farm-based business and what they’ll tackle next.

Podcast about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling

Grassway Organics Cultivates Community

1 hour 12 minutes Free read by Edible-Alpha®

Andy invites in Grassway Organics’ Chaz Self for an inspiring conversation about farming business models, growing a diversified ag operation, and regenerating local communities.

Podcast about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling

7 Reasons to Launch an Agritourism Business

10 minute read of Free article by Edible-Alpha®

From creating cash flow efficiencies to building brand awareness, agritourism can provide plenty of perks to a farm business. Learn how hosting farm tours, events, or other neat experiences can benefit farm businesses.

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Together Farms Diversifies into Agritourism

1 hour 15 minutes Free read by Edible-Alpha®

Andy talks with Together Farms’ Stephanie Schneider about building a successful diversified farm business from scratch, making mistakes and learning along the way, and honing operations to boost efficiencies.

Podcast about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling

Transform Your Farm Products and Boost Revenue with a VAPG

10 minute read of Free article by Edible-Alpha®

All USDA Local Agricultural Marketing Program (LAMP) grants application periods are now open! For those helping to boost sales of local food the FM/LFPP grant is for you and for farmers looking to grow their value-added income stream the VAPG.

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