Goals
- Build an online learning platform for rural Canadians
- A contest for 18-30 yr olds with innovative rural/ag business ideas
- Connect innovative ag entrepreneurs with startup funding
- Deliver hands on business skills & coaching to young farmers
- Connect young farmers with mentors and peers online
Overview
Overview:
In Canada $10 Billion in farm assets will change hands to the next generation of farmers in the next 10 yrs, yet only 3% of farms have a documented succession plan.
Canada's rural communities simply can't survive without viable family farms to support their economies.
60% of young farmers work 40hrs/week in addtion to operating their farm, just to make ends meet.
The "Farm Masters" program will deliver online learning workshops to young farmers in a format that fits into their busy lives and gives them the hands on business and financial skills to transform their farms.
How:
- We've partnered with industry leading training organizations to capture the best of what's already available.
- Cool, short videos will be posted on our site where young farmers can watch them in unison with peers, then discuss and apply what they learned to their own farms.
- The project also has other resources like the Perfect Pitch business contest, funding opportunities, mentoring, and more.
How will the $100K be used? |
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Budget Notes: Workshop content, presenters, staffing and administrative expenses will mostly be covered by funding and in-kind contributions committed by partner organizations. | |
$ 40,000 | Farm Masters learning platform web development |
$ 25,000 | Perfect Pitch business competition |
$ 20,000 | Video production (equipment, travel, etc.) |
$ 15,000 | Workshop presenters and staffing |
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