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 online for Spring 2022

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Introduction to Teamster Skills at Sterling College

The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College is offering the course “Introduction to Teamster Skills: Working Horses and Cattle” for those interested in exploring the advantages of…

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The Importance of Storytelling

Storytelling is a vehicle for change. Truths and lessons are shared through stories. The significance of storytelling has become apparent in my life since the course. Communication with others is…

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Craft Beer Icons Shaun Hill, Anders Kissmeyer, and Jan Paul to Discuss “Comparative Craft Brewing”

Three icons of the craft beer world will discuss and compare craft brewing in two northern locations: the Nordic country of Denmark and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Lead instructors…

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