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Join our free, online self-paced course “Starting a Value-Added Local Food Enterprise,” designed for both new and experienced farmers looking to diversify their operations. The course covers everything from understanding what makes a product “value-added” to conducting market research, product development, branding, and managing your enterprise. Each module features expert insights, helpful resources, videos, and guided assignments to help you create a successful value-added product plan.
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Offers experiential on-farm practical skills training paired with facilitated online course sessions designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The Practicum is designed for those new to farming and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm on the New Entry Incubator Farm Training Program. The course is held at Moraine Farm in Beverly, MA.
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