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Free business skills training offered to farmers, ranchers and food vendors

Business Launchpad is accepting applications for limited spots in hybrid program until Sept. 1

The fall 2026 cohort will run from October through December 2026. Participants will attend one online session each week, with each session lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Weekly educational sessions and coaching are delivered virtually, while regional networking and resource fair events will be held in person in Northern California, Central California and Southern California. Read more information about the programs from the Food Blog post

Register  at https://bit.ly/Foodbizlaunch.

The course will cover:

Business planning

Financial literacy

Regulatory compliance

Marketing and branding

 

Participation will be hybrid with:

Virtual courses

1:1 coaching

Regional networking events for professional growth

 Applications will be accepted until Sept. 1, and applicants will be notified of acceptance by Sept. 10, 2026.

Learn more and complete the application for Business Launchpad: Growing Resilient Roots For Food, Farm and Ranch Businesses at https://bit.ly/Foodbizlaunch.