7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
An online course to help you grow your food business.
COURSE CONTENTS
7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
Dr. James Barnes
1: START YOUR BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY
Three Consumer Insights That Could Help Your Small Food Business Grow
Dr. Alba Collart
The Basics of Starting A Small Business
Mr. Hamp Beatty
How to Use AgPlan to Launch and Grow Your Food Business
Dr. R. Curt Lacy
2: BOOST YOUR SALES WITH THE RIGHT MARKETING PLAN
5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
Dr. James Barnes
How to Create a Clear Marketing Message
Dr. James Barnes
How to Build A Website That Sells
Dr. James Barnes
3: USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONVERT FOLLOWERS INTO CUSTOMERS
5 Social Media Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
Dr. James Barnes
7 Ways to Launch Your Food Business with Instagram
Lauren-Colby Nickels
5 Ways to Grow Your Food Business with Facebook
Andy Collins
Video Production for Beginners
Zac Ashmore
4: CHARGE THE RIGHT PRICE FOR PROFITS
Considerations When Pricing Your Agricultural and Value-Added Products
Dr. Elizabeth Canales
5: GROW YOUR LOCAL BRAND AWARENESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How to Grow Your Local Food Business Brand
Dr. Rachael Carter
Creating A Farm-to-Table Event
Dr. Rachael Carter
Grow Your Business with Genuine MS
Paige Manning
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
6: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPETITION AND CREATE A STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION
Dr. James Barnes
Dr. Courtney Crist
COURSE OVERVIEW
7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
Dr. James Barnes
1: START YOUR BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY
Three Consumer Insights That Could Help Your Small Food Business Grow
Alba Collart
The Basics of Starting A Small Business
Hamp Beatty
How to Use AgPlan to Launch and Grow Your Food Business
R. Curt Lacy
2: BOOST YOUR SALES WITH THE RIGHT MARKETING PLAN
5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
James Barnes
How to Create A Clear Marketing Message
James Barnes
How to Build A Website That Sells
James Barnes
3: USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONVERT FOLLOWERS INTO CUSTOMERS
5 Social Media Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
James Barnes
7 Ways to Launch Your Food Business with Instagram
Lauren-Colby Nickels
5 Ways to Grow Your Food Business with Facebook
Andy Collins
Video Production for Beginners
Zac Ashmore
4: CHARGE THE RIGHT PRICE FOR PROFITS
Considerations When Pricing Your Agricultural and Value-Added Products
Elizabeth Canales
5: GROW YOUR LOCAL BRAND AWARENESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How to Grow Your Local Food Business Brand
Rachael Carter
Creating A Farm-to-Table Event
Rachael Carter
Grow Your Food Business with Genuine MS
Paige Manning
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
6: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPETITION AND CREATE A STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION
How to Beat Your Competition
James Barnes
7: UNDERSTAND LOCAL FOOD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI
Food as a Business: Navigating Food Safety Regulations
Courtney Crist
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will accept applications for assistance from agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.Sign-up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 -- CFAP 2 -- begins Sept. 21 and runs through Dec. 11, 2020. The program is open to producers of row crops, livestock, aquaculture, dairy and specialty crop commodities.
Cottage food laws enacted to allow new entrepreneurs to start small-scale food businesses in their homes were updated recently to stay current with the business climate.
September is National Rice Month! So, let’s celebrate with some great tasting rice recipes that have been featured on the blog.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service will start rolling out tips Monday to help agritourism farms adapt when they face market losses as COVID-19 changed the way schools are operating and how group events are being held this year.
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a new obstacle for Mississippi blueberry growers in 2020, impacting the labor force for the early-season varieties.
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See what's new in Extension: Gather for First Extension Beef-Production Workshop, the Food Factor Goes Digital, Extension Professionals Share Expertise, and Extension Offers New HappyHealthy Program.
From the youngest to the oldest generations, thousands of people are visiting, shopping, and enjoying themselves at the Hernando Farmers’ Market, held Saturdays on the historic DeSoto County Courthouse lawn.
The market has more than just fresh produce. It connects the community by uniting the shoppers, producers, and artisans who come.
Ruby D. Rankin spent 33 years leading, serving, and working hand in hand with the people of Kemper County. Her position with the Mississippi State University Extension Service linked her to the community and made her unforgettable to the people who knew her.
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