Quest for New Farm Value - Value Plus™
2-Day Workshops

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Attention Farmers: Don't miss your local Quest for New Farm Value - Value Plus™ Workshop this fall/winter.

Are you looking for or do you have a business idea for your farm? Not sure how to make your idea a reality? Local Stakeholders along with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) are offering up to 10 Quest for New Farm Value - Value Plus™ workshops throughout the province this fall and winter.

Over 2 days, the participant will identify their specific value-added idea, put their idea into action, evaluate market channels, the importance and components of a business plan, explore how to finance the stages of the business and manage risk. Workshop leaders include Ontario farm business owners, entrepreneurs and advisors who will share lessons learned and best practices.

"Invaluable - well worth the investment - very supportive and nourishing opportunity being with experienced like minded people"

"Great information on planning your business from start up to exit including growth opportunities"

"Wow, this was really well done … One of the best seminars I've been to"

"Great course and many valuable contacts and ideas were gained"

All workshops are limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is Required. Cost for the 2 day workshop is $75 and includes lunch both days.

This training opportunity is eligible for cost-share funding through the Growing Forward Business Development for Farm Businesses program. For more information on program requirements, please visit
www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/growingforward/busdev.htm or call
1-877-424-1300.

Note: Workshop days are often held one week apart. To host a Quest for New Farm Value - Value Plus™ Workshop or to register as a participant please visit www.ontario.ca/agbusiness or call 1-877-424-1300