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Cultivating a Thriving Agribusiness: Agribusiness Preparedness Course (7 Monday nights)    Mon Mar 15 to Mon May 3, 2010, Toronto, ON

Have you started (or dreamed of starting) your own Agriculture based business? Could you benefit from a little guidance in order to make your Agribusiness a thriving success?

Come and learn with Organic Veggie Farmer Daniel Hoffmann, from The Cutting Veg Organic Farm, how to make your Agribusiness a reality. Whether you've been growing plants for years, or several seasons away from starting, come and prepare yourself for a business that is financially viable, community enriching, eco-friendly, and personally satisfying.

Eligible business ideas include Market Gardens, Homegrown Catering & Value-Added products, Agri-Education Services, Growing and Production of Personal Care Products (eg. Hand Salves, Natural Cleaners), Landscaping, etc. One does not need to be clear on their business idea in order to take the course. This course will also help you to establish your agricultural network within Ontario by connecting you with key farmers, organizations, and websites.

The cost of this 7 part workshop series is $300, and will run on Mondays, from March 15th - May 3rd (excluding March 29th), 7-9pm, at 21 Kenwood Ave, Toronto, M6C 2R8. Special rates will be offered to people who have Interned or Volunteered on the farm in the past, as well as to people who are registering in groups of two or more.

To register:
Email Daniel Hoffmann at daniel (at) thecuttingveg.com
and say "I'm in for the Agribusiness Course."
Complete Payment to secure your spot. Payment can be completed by sending a cheque (made out to The Cutting Veg) to 21 Kenwood Ave., Toronto, ON, M6C 2R8, or through Paypal (www.paypal.ca), with payment directed to daniel (at) thecuttingveg.com

 
 

For more information:

Contact Name: Daniel Hoffmann
Website: http://www.thecuttingveg.com
E-mail: daniel (at) thecuttingveg.com

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