Aquaculture Entrepreneur Program

Returning in Fall 2022: FarmoryWorks Aquaculture Entrepreneur Program!

The FarmoryWorks Aquaculture Entrepreneur Program is designed for those who are interested in developing their aquaculture business idea into a workable plan for the future. Participants will acquire aquaculture industry knowledge, business planning tools, and an entrepreneurial support network that will help them launch or expand their aquaculture-related business venture. At the end of the seven-week program, participants will have completed a business concept plan and know their personal “next steps” needed to start or expand their business operations.

Key Takeaways from the Aquaculture Entrepreneur Program:

Develop peer-to-peer and industry expert connections
Determine if your business concept is feasible
Put your next steps into an action plan
Discover operational pitfalls and efficiencies that can affect profitability in aquaculture
Position your business to compete and thrive
Learn about potential funding resources

Lead Mentor:

Mark Burwell
Executive Director, Urban Hope Entrepreneurship Center

PROGRAM LENGTH AND TIME COMMITMENTS
The program is a 9-week course. The time commitment per week is about 6 hours.
Individual work outside of meeting times is required.

Workshops will occur weekly.

Dates to be Announced

Group meetings will occur in person, unless otherwise communicated. Additional in-person group field day tours may be scheduled depending on availability of host farm opportunities.