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 7 from 4:30-8:00 pm at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. The workshop will include 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 University of Illinois Extension, Alexander/ Johnson/ Massac/ Pulaski/ Union Unit, University of Illinois Extension, Carbondale Center, Shawnee Community College and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College.