The free accelerated online version of the Making It Happen: Profitability and Success training will give farmers the ability to use four core financial management tools to improve decision-making. Participants will learn and apply financial management tools to their business that will help them answer questions such as: “Can I pay my bills?", “Is a capital investment worth it?”, "Is this the right price?”, or “Should I add a new product line?"

Please note: This pilot online course is held from 12-2 pm Eastern Time on March 19 and March 26. Participants should plan to participate actively in both sessions, using a microphone and webcam, and to spend several hours on homework before and after the first session. Attendees will also have access to free one-on-one coaching with an instructor to apply lessons learned to their own businesses.

The training is intended for producers with at least one year of operating experience. Lead presenter: Julia Shanks of The Carrot Project. Registration includes both online sessions, supplementary videos, and one-on-one coaching with an instructor. Registration fee will be refunded after participants complete the final course survey.

This interactive online course will use the GoToMeeting platform, available on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Using a microphone is required, and using a webcam is strongly suggested. Attendees will receive call-in details and curriculum materials after registering and completing a pre-survey.

Course Schedule:

Register

Complete pre-survey (5-10 minutes) with scenario-based questions (10-15 minutes with reading)

Watch introductory videos about farm financial statements and cash flow budgeting (four lessons of 5-15 minutes each for a total of 38 minutes)

Homework for Day 1

Participate in Day 1 session

Homework for Day 2

Attend Day 2 session

Complete post-survey by March 28, receive full refund

Schedule free 1:1 business assistance (optional)

Mid-April: Complete follow-up survey

Please contact kbh@thecarrotproject.org with any questions.