Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm business? Farm Dreams is a four-hour, interactive workshop designed to help you decide if entrepreneurial farming is for you. Participants will be introduced to farmers doing various types of farm businesses and to farmer training opportunities. Participants will also do self-assessment exercises to determine what resources (land, capital, knowledge, markets) you currently have, and what resources you need. Finally, participants will identify the next steps in pursuing your farming goals and will leave Farm Dreams with a clear idea about what is possible and what the risks are, so that you are better prepared to decide whether a farming business is the right fit for you at this time.

The workshop will be held on August 18 from 4:30-8:00 pm at the University of Illinois Extension, Woodford County Unit Office in Eureka. The workshop includes a light supper and costs $30. Registration and payment can be done by mail or online at http://central.illinoisfarmbeginnings.org/farm_dreams/Classes.aspx

For more information, or to register, you may also call 847-570-0701 or email. info@thelandconnection.org.

Central Illinois Farm Dreams is a collaborative effort between The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension. The workshop is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, Peoria County Unit and Fulton County Unit and Peoria IDEA.