Monday, March 8, 2010

University of Nebraska Extension Entrepreneurship AgriMarketing Professional Development Opportunity

The AgriMarketing Professional Development opportunity created by the University of Nebraska Extension Entrepreneurship Work Group will increase your entrepreneurial marketing knowledge, skills and confidence while working with agricultural producers and help improve ability to work with clientele to develop:
  • sustainable ag-business feasibility plans
  • understand general marketing concepts
  • develop online direct marketing strategies.
The 2 year program includes three face-to-face market focused trainings and a series of follow-up webinars:
  • Building Feasibility – June 24 & 25, 2010
  • AgriMarketing Concepts – February 15 & 16, 2011
  • Online Direct Marketing – November 9 & 10, 2011
The promotional flyer includes more detailed information on the program highlights, workshops, and expected long-term outcomes. Registration and scholarship information can be found at http://go.unl.edu/marketingforag

Application deadlines: Scholarship - April 16; Registration - June 3.

Space is limited so sign up now.

The UNL Extension Entrepreneurship work group is excited to bring this opportunity to our state. We hope that you will help us by encouraging your staff to participate by forwarding this information within your organization. Our hope is to get a great cross-section of providers that represent all regions of the state.

This professional development opportunity is funded through a SARE grant.

Contact:
Connie Hancock
University of NE Extension
Extension Educator
920 Jackson St.
Sidney, NE 69162

308-254-4455 - phone
308-254-6055 - fax
chancock1@unl.edu

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