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Quest For New Farm Value- Value Plus Workshop

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Quest For New Farm Value- Value Plus Workshop

Time: February 10, 2011 from 8:30am to 9am
Location: Verona Lions Hall
Street: 4504 Sand Road Verona
Phone: 1-888-372-9962
Event Type: farm, value, workshop
Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2011

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Attention Farmers and Rural Entrepreneurs. Are you looking for or have a value added business idea for your farm? Not sure how to make your idea a reality? By attending your local Quest for New farm Value workshop, you will learn best practices regarding value adding to tap into new and existing marketplace opportunities.

Over the two days you will: put ideas into action using the seven step value added development process, understanding the importance of your business plan, develop strategies that support your new idea, learn how to save time and money in the development process, and take home practical and useful resources and tips.

Cost is $75 per person and lunch will be provided. Registration and payment is required by Feb 4, 2011. Call 1-888-372-9962 to register or complete registration and mail with your cheque to Frontenac CFDC.  Registration form - click here.

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