OSU Extension Offers Short Course on Small Farm

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is offering a 9-week short course on the ins and outs of starting and managing a small farm, from business planning to production options, to marketing products.



The Small Farm College is being offered one night a week at three separate Ohio locations beginning this month. One site will be held in Chillicothe at the Ross County Extension office from Jan. 16-March 13. The second location will be held in Waynesville at the Der Dutchman restaurant from Jan. 18-March 15. The third site will be held in McConnelsville at Morgan Local High School from Jan. 19-March 16. Classes will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A field day is scheduled for March 11, highlighting examples of successful small farms throughout Ohio.



The cost of the course is $150 per person and $50 for each additional family member. Each participant will received a Small Farm College notebook of coursework materials.



Topics to be covered during the Small Farm College include: goal setting, resource inventory, business planning, identifying sources for financial assistance, natural resource management, legal issues, record keeping, crop and animal production options and marketing alternatives.

Registrations are now being accepted. For more information about the Small Farm College and/or a registration form, contact the Clinton County Extension office at (937) 382-0901.



Laura G. Tiu
Aquaculture Specialist
Ohio State University
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Piketon, OH 45661-9749
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