Interested in farming on a “small scale”?  A series of free seminars are scheduled to help make those decisions.

All seminars will be held at the Mill Creek MetroParks, Canfield from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March 17 – Starting Your Farm Business:  How to write a business plan, sales/marketing, management practices.

March 24 – Funding Your Farm Business: Options for farm loans and savings programs.  Developing budgets and financial statements.

March 31 – Land for Your Farm Business:  Evaluate what the property can support,  have soil tested, visit local representatives from seed, fertilizer, farm equipment and insurance companies.

The seminars are free, but registration is required by contacting the Mahoning Farm Bureau office @ 330-533-5553 or [email protected] .  Sponsors are the Countryside Conservancy, Crossroads Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., Mahoning County Farm Bureau, The Ohio State University Extension Service of Mahoning County and Mill Creek MetroParks.