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Building a Business Basics

• Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.

This course introduces the foundational business considerations involved in starting a food business. Taking time to properly plan and establish the business upfront helps keep operations on track, clarify the target market, and identify the resources needed to succeed. Participants will also learn how to develop strong financial habits and recordkeeping practices.

This course is taught by Colin Hostetter, Farm Business Management Specialist of the Tri-County Ag Team.

Building a Business Basics - Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm

• Session 1: 1/29- Business Considerations (Entity Structures, DBAs, Risk Management)
• Session 2: 2/5- Finances, Accounting, and Recordkeeping
• Session 3: 2/12- Developing a Business Plan

Additional Resources

• Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.
• Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming.

Fee

Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=20C_240

Location

This event is online

Last updated December 2, 2025