CED: Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Generating Income with Rural Property and Natural Resources
Description: At the conclusion of this workshop participants will be familiar with the entrepreneur development process and will be able to take their individual business ideas through the planning process, which includes idea evaluation, feasibility analysis, development of business models, identifying value propositions and competitive advantages, startup and liability issues, capitalizing new ventures, and many other issues. Business types which are characterized vary from traditional agriculture to “new age” rural businesses relying on real estate and natural resources as key inputs.
Target Audience: Rural landowners looking for opportunities to use their real estate, natural resources and appeal to unique market segments to generate income.
Length: Approximately six hours; depends on coverage desired
Cost: Determined by costs to be covered
Number of Participants: Minimum 15
Scheduling: As requested
Contact:
Greg Clary
Professor and Extension Economist
Chairman, Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
E-mail: gclary(at)ag.tamu.edu
Phone: 903-714-0232 cell