Students in this course will gain an understanding of basic economic and management principles necessary to successfully operate a farm business. Students will also develop familiarity with financial tools such as accounting, balance sheets, profit and loss statements and will apply knowledge gained to develop a loan application, business plan and grant application.

This course will take place at The Farm Between for Fall 2021

Course Faculty

Tiana Baca

Tiana Baca

Tiana is a queer, multiracial, Latinx farmer, educator, and seed steward born and raised in New Mexico on unceded Tiwa territory. Driven by a passion for plants and a love…

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