Income Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

Posted by on January 11, 2010

Income Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

The program is focused on enterprise startup and diversification of existing agricultural operations. Whether you are exploring additional enterprises to diversify your current operation, or are contemplating starting an agricultural business to enhance your current income, this program is the place to get started. Sessions will be taught by the most knowledgeable practitioners and researchers in their respective fields including Cooperative Extension personnel and industry professionals.

Our day begins with a focus on business aspects of new enterprises or diversification, then moves to specific opportunities for urban operations. Income Opportunity conferences have a long history of success
assisting non-traditional agricultural and entrepreneurs in starting new enterprises.

Topics:
• Marketing your Production
• Will This Make Money?
• How to price products
• Good Agricultural Practices and safe handling for wholesale distribution
• Value added products: A how-to
• Season Extension and high tunnel use to increase your revenue

Speakers:
• Lynn Kime, Economist, Penn State Dept of Ag and Rural Sociology
• Jeff Hyde, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, Penn State Dept. of Ag and Rural Sociology
• John Berry, Agricultural Marketing Educator, Lehigh Valley Cooperative Extension
• Bill Lamont, Horticulturalist and High Tunnel expert, Penn State Dept. of Ag and Rural Sociology
• Philadelphia Health Department, Office of Food Protection, Representative TBA

Registration Information:
Participants must preregister by Monday, January 18th.

Registration cost includes:
AM Light breakfast, all program costs and materials, lunch.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 Agenda:
Pennsylvania Horticulture Society
8:30—4:00 PM
8:30 to 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 to 12:00 AM Morning Sessions
Noon to 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 to 4:00 PM Afternoon Sessions
4:00 PM Adjourn

Registration Form
“Income Opportunities In Urban Agriculture”
Name:________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________
City:______________________________
State:______________Zip:____________
Daytime Phone:____________________
Email:___________________________
Amount Enclosed:__________________

_____ $60.00 First Person
_____ $75.00 LATE REGISTRATION
LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ON January 18th .
The fee is then $75.00 per person if you register after January 18, 2010.

Please make checks payable to:
“Penn State Extension”
Mail to:
Attn: Dennis Dozier
Penn State Philadelphia
Outreach Center
111 North 49th Street
3rd Floor North
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215-471-2200 x0
Fax: 215-471-2231

Directions to the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 100 N. 20th Street– 5th Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495

From 30th Street Station: Exit the 30th Street station at the 29th Street exit. Cross street and walk over the bridge going over the Schuylkill River (you are on JFK Boulevard, walking east from 29th Street to 20th Street). At the corner of JFK and 20th, turn left and walk one block (downhill) to corner of 20th and Arch
Streets. PHS is on the Northwest corner. From Suburban Station: Walk west to 20th and JFK. Blvd, then one block North to 20th and Arch. PHS is on the northwest corner.

FROM SOUTH: Take I-95 north. Follow signs for Central Phila./I-676. Follow I-676 to Callowhill Street Exit.
Take Callowhill Street west to 12th Street (get in left lane). Turn left onto 12th Street. Turn right onto Arch
Street. Stay on Arch Street. PHS is on the northwest corner of 20th & Arch.

FROM WEST: Take I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) east to Exit 24 [Valley Forge]. Take Schuylkill Expwy (I-76)
east to Central Philadelphia I-676 exit. You will be on I-676 for only a very short time. Take the 23rd Street
Exit and go straight at the light. Continue straight for 3 blocks (you are on Winter Street but it isn’t well
marked) and then turn right onto 20th Street. PHS is at the northwest corner of 20th & Arch Streets (on your
right).

FROM NORTH: Take I-95 South to I-676W. From I-676, take the Ben Franklin Parkway Exit. Take a right
onto 22nd Street and a right onto the Ben Franklin Parkway. Take a right onto 20th Street. PHS is on the
corner of 20th & Arch Streets (on your right).

“This material is based upon work supported by USDA/CSREES under Award Number 2007-49200-03888.”

“Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research, extension, and resident education programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research, extension, and resident education programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Steve Bogash at 717-263-9226 in advance of your participation or visit. Penn State Extension programs are open to all regardless of their ability to pay. Contact us if you require reduced or waiver of fees to attend this program.

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