| PROJECT SUMMARY |
This project trained 1890 professionals and paraprofessionals on the Risk-Assessed Business Planning for Small Producers risk management education curriculum. They then used the materials to train small, minority, and limited resource farmers in their respective states. Each 1890 Land Grant Extension Program plus Tuskegee University received the educational materials plus 39 individuals (specialists) were trained at a regional hands-on workshop/conference. These specialists then returned to train county agents, extension paraprofessionals, and farmers.
Additionally, Kentucky State University and Prairie View A&M University provided statewide training programs for small, women, minority, Mennonite, and limited resource farmers. These trainings included the Risk Assessed Business Planning for Small Producers materials, production, marketing, value-added, family financial management, and/or alternative farm enterprises.
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| NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4242 |
| TOPICS COVERED |
| Product and enterprise diversification |
| Market analysis and outlook |
| Marketing strategies, plans and clubs |
| Direct, wholesale, and processing markets |
| Contract production, branded or certified marketing, and value-added enterprises |
| Financial records, analysis, and bench-marking |
| Capital and financial assets |
| Credit |
| Plans and tools to address succession, estate planning, health, and well being |
| Understanding of economic risks associated with new production technologies |
| Business and strategic planning |
