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Next Generation Retreat – workshop with Richard Wiswall December 8-9, 2011

September 22nd, 2011 @ 12:22 pm by Luke

We hare pleased to announce Richard Wiswall will be the farmer facilitator for the 4th annual Practical Farmers of Iowa Next Generation Retreat.

From Noon on December 8th to Noon on December 9th, this overnight retreat will focus on how to create business plans that demonstrate budgets for profit.

“I get really excited about farm budgeting, because that is how you determine if you are making a living farming,” says Wiswall. “I love working with beginners to demystify business planning.”

Detailed agenda to be provided later this fall.

The Next Generation Retreat is only $20.00 for members of Practical Farmers of Iowa, and $50.00 for non-members. Bring a potluck dish for Thursday night’s meal as well as a set of your own linens/pillow.

TO REGISTER: Contact Luke Gran,  luke@practicalfarmers.org, 515.232.5661 by November 15.

TIME and PLACE: The workshop will be held Noon December 8th, 2011 to Noon December 9th, 2011 at Des Moines Y CAMP near Boone, 1192 160th Drive, Boone, IA, 50036. See http://www.y-camp.org/contact/ for a map to the location.

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Gearing up for SIP

April 7th, 2010 @ 9:01 pm by Luke

I am so excited to start getting applications coming in for the Savings Incentive Program. This is a really great opportunity for beginning farmers.

Over 6 years, our goal is to get 90 beginner farms complete a “PFI UNIVERSITY” a first-rate farm business planning/mentorship program and get a nice chunk of money at the end to pay for a productive farm asset.
Our goal is to raise $250,000 from a variety of sources (private foundations, individual members of PFI, corporate donations, and others).
Only PFI members and legal Iowa residents will be selected for the Savings Incentive Program. So pack your bags Illinois beginners! Come on over the river. Life is good over here. Oh, and Join PFI TODAY www.practicalfarmers.org/join
Luke, Next Generation Coordinator

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Business Plans

November 25th, 2009 @ 10:52 am by Luke

http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessplans/businessplancoachtimberry/archive113964.html


While doing some research for our Winter Farminar series that will include some business planning motivation/support topics, I stumbled upon this good resource for entrepreneurs in general. Nothing here is specific for agriculture, but the fundamentals of business are nearly universal.

The search continues…

Luke

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Farminars are hap-hap-happening

November 18th, 2009 @ 4:34 pm by Luke

Great to see so many people are tuning into the Fall Farminar Series. Even more are viewing after broadcast from archive on the Practical Farmers of Iowa website. www.practicalfarmers.org/farminar

Dave and John Baker from the Beginning Farmer Center have presented the first three weeks and have given valuable information on the resource that their organization can offer farms.
Next up is Gary Huber and farm families from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, sharing expertise and information on marketing products.
Join us at 7:00-8:30 PM Tuesdays for pointers and help in planning for your farm.
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/farminar

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