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Intro to Flower Farming and Cut Garden Business
March 25, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Are you thinking of becoming a cut flower farm or farmer florist production? Do you wonder if it’s the right fit for you, and what actually goes into committing to this as a career?
Join Beth, founder of Crowley House Farm, on her flower farm in heart of wine country. Here she’ll go over all the basics of running her cutting gardens, and full production farm, from planning and planting, to harvesting and working with clients.
Learn from Beth’s experience about
-sales channels, including farmers markets and pop-up shops
-strategy
-finances
-work-life balance as a farmer
-health and wellness
-long term planning
Take a tour of the farm and learn general seed starting. Hands on creative time making a wrap bouquet will round our day together.
Geared towards folks who are considering doing a cut flower business or are new to it withing 3 years.
Includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Please dress appropriately for the weather and a working farm.