This course is for Extension, Agency, and Tribal personnel working with agricultural producers, small growers, and food makers. In this course you will learn how to provide support to clients seeking assistance with management decisions or assessing the economic feasibility of new products, enterprises, or services. In this course you will learn how to:
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Develop a basic agricultural or food product business plan
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Conduct a market study
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Create budgets
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Create financial statements
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Use common financial feasibility measures
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Understand how USDA programs can be used to fund product or service development
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Assess your client’s needs and evaluate the impact of your programming
The course consists of nine modules covering a broad range of topics. Each module contains a video presentation and accompanying PowerPoint file, which provide an overview of the material for that module.
A certificate of completion is available after all modules and surveys are completed.

