Project Overview
The Coastal & South GA Underserved Producer's Grant successfully delivered six workshops, equipping 68 participants with
essential business and operational
skills.
Participants gained insights into the foundational aspects of farming and explored alternative revenue
streams to develop a comprehensive
understanding of the agricultural business landscape.
The experiences shared, from constructing hoop houses to utilizing federal assistance programs,
highlight the effectiveness of our educational approach. The
workshops bridged knowledge gaps in areas like record-keeping, value-added
production, and online sales.
Key workshop topics included the legal intricacies of Heirs Property, the economic opportunities and challenges within the seafood
industry, risk management through crop insurance, robust
record-keeping practices, value-added production methods, and climate-smart farming
techniques like hydroponics and vertical farming. The program also provided
hands-on guidance on business structuring, retailing, and using financial tools, with an emphasis on
online sales and branding to reach broader markets.
Despite some challenges-particularly the
prohibitive costs associated with
certain industries like shrimp and
oyster farming-these insights have reinforced the importance of tailoring
our programs to better meet the diverse needs of our participants. Moving
forward, we are committed to enhancing our research and recruitment strategies
to ensure we attract the right
audience for future workshops.
As we continue to support our participants, we recognize that their growth is a shared
journey. We remain dedicated to providing ongoing assistance, resources, and a
robust support network to help them
navigate the evolving landscape of
agriculture. Our goal is to
empower them with knowledge and to inspire confidence as they explore new opportunities. Widget
Development and Training Company is excited about the future of agriculture in our communities and continue to expand our outreach and support initiatives and our goal of ensuring a thriving
agricultural landscape for generations to come.
Number of Participants: 68
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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REPORTS & EVALUATIONS
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