Business Center
SnoValley Tilth hosts a variety of business-oriented workshops and consultations by professionals, many of whom are farmers or work with farms in the food economy. SVT is here to support farmers with a suite of resources, including our Workshops, Farm Business Resource Library housed at the SnoValley Tilth office, grant writing support, working groups, and more. Email us for more information at info@snovalleytilth.org.
SVT Members also receive discounts on all SVT Business Center workshops. To become a member, visit our Membership page.
Past Business Workshops
Funding the Farm
December 8, 2021
Like many businesses, farms require capital to get started, to operate, and to grow and expand. Join us for a discussion of when, why and how to access capital as a farming entrepreneur. Neil Subhash of the Food Business Resource Center (FBRC) at Business Impact NW will present an overview of funding options available to farmers in different stages of business growth, including crowdfunding, grand funding, and business loans. This presentation is geared towards those who are thinking about starting a farm, or already farming, and curious about what it takes to qualify for loans and how to be prepared to meet with lenders when the time comes.
Farm Business & Bookkeeping Basics
January 24, 2019
Learn best practices for accounting and bookkeeping. Get an overview of farm business basics, such as business entity types, employment issues,
leasing versus owning land in bookkeeping, and much more!
QuickBooks Hands On Workshop
January 25, 2019
Jocelyn Campbell will provide participants with hands-on tools for creating the most effective QuickBooks system for your farm business. Learn best practices for data entry, reporting, working with your balance sheet, and more.
Farm Efficiency with Josh Volk
March 3, 2019
Learn strategies for creating efficient harvest and weeding systems and making sure you and your crew are on the same page. Participants will be able to go outside and get hands-on practice in the field.
Branding & Marketing Your Farm
March 15, 2019
Telling your farm story through clear branding and marketing can be a game changer. Learn about logo basics, tips for working with graphic designers, tools for building DIY websites, and effective social media strategies.
Business Related Resources
The Food Business Resource Center – FBRC – is a one-stop-shop for Washington State food entrepreneurs to access skills, resources, networks, and marketplace opportunities needed to start, run, and grow a successful food-related business. Sign up here for free one-on-one assistance, events, and access to on-demand trainings.
A program of Business Impact NW, The Food Business Resource Center is proud to work with many partner organizations including farmers groups, kitchen incubators, regional food system initiatives, public agencies, eaters, and other businesses throughout Washington State to bring together our robust network.
Email fbrc@businessimpactnw.org for questions or more info.