Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Webinar Series: Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs

This is part five of a five-part series on various agencies and tools within the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. Our final call of the Getting Started with the USDA webinar Series will discuss programs and technical support the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides. NRCS provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment.

The Grazier’s Toolbox: Business Decision Making, Practical Tools and Tips for the Custom or Contract Grazier

In this two part webinar series, founders of Grazing School of the West, Brittany "Cole" Bush and Olivia Tincani will dig into the roots of what makes a grazier’s business different. In part one we will discuss business planning and decision-making and the distinct things to consider while planning your contract or prescribed grazing business. In part two we will review various business tools, templates, and instruments that power operations of grazing businesses and empower their entrepreneurs and employees.

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The Grazier’s Toolbox: Business Decision Making, Practical Tools and Tips for the Custom or Contract Grazier Part 2

In this two part webinar series, founders of Grazing School of the West, Brittany "Cole" Bush and Olivia Tincani will dig into the roots of what makes a grazier’s business different. In part one we will discuss business planning and decision-making and the distinct things to consider while planning your contract or prescribed grazing business. In part two we will review various business tools, templates, and instruments that power operations of grazing businesses and empower their entrepreneurs and employees.

Mentor Training Series Call #3

Call #3: Interviewing For Your Best Candidate
Design an interview process that will reveal the skill level, motivation and aptitude of  applicants and determine if they are right for your operation. We’ll share great questions that lead to thorough responses regarding experience and motivation. What questions can’t be asked, for legal reasons? How do you find out what you most need to know? And how do you select your finalists?