Field School: Mission & Business Planning

Build a strong foundation for your farm operation! Led by Gail Taylor of Three Part Harmony, this workshop will focus on the importance of defining your farm's mission, values, and goals so that you have a framework to guide you as you make business decisions and get growing. We'll tackle topics like choosing a business structure, navigating legal requirements and administrative considerations, developing a farm business plan, identifying your market niche, and keeping thorough records for long-term success. About the Field School The Farm Alliance of Baltimore (FAB) is proud to launch Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy (BBUFA) Field School. Running from March to December, this series of hands-on workshops is intended to serve as an accessible point of entry for anyone interested in learning the seasonal fundamentals of urban agriculture. No previous farming experience is required to participate! The BBUFA Field School's schedule is split up into three sessions: spring, summer, and fall. The majority of instruction will take place on site at FAB's teaching farm in South Baltimore, with occasional classroom sessions depending on content. Learn more about the history of the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy program on our website. About the Facilitator Gail Taylor is the founder of Three Part Harmony Farm in Washington, DC, and the owner of Gail's Forever Farm located in Brandywine, MD. She spent her early childhood years in Illinois surrounded by corn and soybean fields, but has dedicated her life to growing high quality nutrient dense vegetables for her community in DC and Prince George’s County, Maryland, because everyone deserves to eat good food. Additional Information This workshop will be held indoors. We encourage you to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, and hand sanitizer will be available. • Parking: Parking is available in the lot on the NORTH side of the Union Mill building. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood. • Restrooms: There is a restroom on site. • Accessibility: The conference room is on the first floor with ramp access. Seating will be provided. • Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting. • Cancellation: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification. Questions? Please contact [email protected]