An online eight-session series for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20 to 35 who are interested in agricultural business training will be offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Webinars are scheduled 10 a.m. to noon starting March 4 and continuing each Friday through April 22. Courtesy of UMaine Cooperative Extension
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online eight-session series for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20 to 35 who are interested in agricultural business training.
Webinars are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon starting Friday, March 4, and continuing each Friday through April 22.
GenerationNext Training Series in Maine is a comprehensive program designed for those interested in managing an agricultural business or entrepreneurs starting and growing a business, according to a news release from the extension. Topics include leadership and management, financial and strategic planning, marketing, risk management and estate planning.
Chris Laughton, Farm Credit East director of knowledge exchange and FarmStart program manager, will lead the training.
The $199 series fee includes course materials; full financial assistance is available for eligible Maine farmers. A minimum of 12 participants is required for the training.
To register, visit extension.umaine.edu.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Chris Howard at 207-944-6391 or christina.howard@maine.edu.
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