Farm to Retail

Add Value With Your Own Commercially Packaged Goods!

Are you a farmer looking to start selling your goods? Farm to Retail is an 11-week program that will take you through the process of bringing your packaged goods to the marketplace. This series will take you through establishing your business plan, packaging your food properly, and marketing your business to take your goods from farm to table.

Class 1 | Wed, Sept 14 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Idea Feasibility, Food Trends & Market Research

Class 2 | Wed, Sept 21 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Value Proposition, Competitive Analysis & Channels

Class 3 | Wed, Sept 28 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Local Regulations and SBDC Resources

Class 4 | Wed, Oct 5 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Circularity & Sustainability in Food Production

Class 5 | Wed, Oct 12 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Food Science & Recipe Development

Class 6 | Wed, Oct 19 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling

Class 7 | Wed, Oct 26 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Sanitation & Food Safety

Class 8 | Wed, Nov 2 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Financial Feasibility & Planning

Class 9 | Wed, Nov 9 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Branding & Marketing for Food CPG

Class 10 | Wed, Nov 16 @ 10 AM – 12:30 PM

• Food Product Sales & Distribution