Agricultural Entrepreneurship Series Set for August
By Braxton Mitchell
County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program
Wharton & Austin Counties
WHARTON, Texas (August 1, 2022) – The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) of Wharton County will host the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Series this month for producers. The series will take place at the Wharton County Fairgrounds (Director’s Room) on August 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This year’s program will focus on getting you connected with local resources that create opportunity for entrepreneurs and beginning farmers/ranchers. You’ll hear from a variety of guest speakers and will have an opportunity to network with local ag entrepreneurs as well.
Topics:
- Entrepreneurship 101 & Supplier Diversity
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certifications
- Business Plan Development
- Selecting a Business Structure (LLC’s, partnerships, corporations, etc.)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Programs
- Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) Conservation Incentive Program
Guest Speakers:
- Braxton Mitchell, Wharton/Austin County Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)
- Talia Washington, PVAMU Extension Specialist (Community & Economic Development)
- Kashara Bell, Wharton County Extension Agent (Family & Community Health)
- Stacy Jacobs, Director at Small Business Development Center (Fort Bend)
- Darrell Tennie, CEO of The Tennie Group LLC
- David Daniels, NRCS District Conservationist
- Andre Carter, RIPE Southeast & Equity Farm Outreach Coordinator
Admission is FREE, but registration is encouraged.
To Register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agricultural-entrepreneurship-series-wharton-county-tickets-389690975197
For additional information, please contact:
Braxton Mitchell, Wharton & Austin County Extension Agent
(979)532-3310
bjmitchell@pvamu.edu
