Business Management
Browse past conference presentations focused on business management strategies, financial planning, and marketing approaches designed to support successful food and farm enterprises across Utah and the Intermountain West.
H.B. 390 - Urban Farming Amendments (2022)
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House Bill 390 established definitions for urban farming, making greenbelt benefits applicable to smaller acreage operations across Utah. Join in to learn from Representative Mike Kohler (Wasatch County) how this bill may apply to your operation and how to help this be put into action in your county.
How to Make Decisions About New Production Systems (2022)
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The decision to adopt a new production system is not easy. In this session, Ryan will outline an economic framework to assist producers with making these decisions. Topics in the session will include what questions should be asked, what are the costs involved, and what are the potential benefits.
Budgets for Successful Small Scale Operations (2023)
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Learn how to build and manage budgets that support profitable, efficient, and sustainable small-scale farm or food business operations. This presentation covers key budgeting principles, tools for tracking costs and revenues, and strategies to improve financial decision-making and long-term business success.
Keep it Real Vegetables: Experiences, Lessons, and Successes from a Grower's Point of View (2023)
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In this presentation Tyler Montague of Keep It Real Vegetables gives his perspective on the experiences, lessons and successes he has found in operating a business.Â
The Lily and Juniper Blooms Farm Story (2024)
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Lily and Juniper Blooms and Design is a family-run flower farm in Ogden, Utah offering wedding floristry services. Owner Alex Zesiger has always had a love for nurturing plants, and her passions have only grown since she started farming flowers. This skilled professional has also completed a variety of workshops and training to help build her design skills. As a result, she is able to offer the full package of fresh home-grown flowers and beautifully arranged wedding decor. Alex and the team gather flowers from their own farm, as well as neighboring farms and small businesses. They love to include native wildflowers in their arrangements as a nod to Utah's natural beauty.This session will feature farm operation details Alex's thoughts on integrating a farm business and floral event planning. In this presentation they will share their story of success in operating a flower farm in the state of Utah.
Tax Planning and Record Keeping for Farmers and Food Businesses (2025)
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This session will provide an overview of what records you need to keep, how long to keep them, resources available for information on taxes, and what are your tax obligations from grants and other government programs. This will be of benefit for both farm and food businesses. It will focus on income and self-employment tax.
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