Understanding Costs & Crop Planning — A Workshop on Cost Analysis of Crops and Infrastructure
With the support of Avenue 33 Farm, Cultivating Farmers is excited to invite you to a workshop focused on crop planning and the basics of farm finances.
This workshop is designed to help urban farmers build confidence in crop planning fundamentals, including goal setting, crop selection, scheduling, and resource management. Our goal is to support you in optimizing crop production and preparing for different sales channels. We’ll also provide practical guidance on aligning your planting strategies with market demand and local growing conditions for successful seasons ahead.
Finally, we’ll dive into key financial concepts, including cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements. Participants will learn how to organize and interpret financial records to support informed decision-making, strengthen day-to-day farm management, and communicate more effectively with external partners, including lenders.
Farmer Fuel Fund!
We’re bringing back the Farmer Fuel Fund! This opportunity allows growers commuting over 100 miles round-trip to have some of their travel expenses covered.
You can apply for the Farmer Fuel Fund | HERE
Agenda:
10 AM: Check-in
10:15 AM Welcome & Introduction
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM Workshop
12:30 PM- 1:30 PM Lunch & Event Close
1:30 PM Event close
FAQ:
Will lunch be provided?
Yes! Lunch will be provided!
Is there available parking?
The site has a limited 30 parking spaces, but has overflow parking along Griffin Ave.
Who is recommended to come to this event?
Whether you are a farmer, urban or rural, this event is for you. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn from one another and get to know others in your space.
Are pets allowed?
Please leave their furry friends at home. Debs Park is a nature conservation site, and your pet's scent can deter wildlife.
Data Collection Notice
Thank you for registering for the Cultivating Farmers workshop series. As part of our commitment to equity and impact, we are collecting information to better understand who we’re reaching and how we can improve our programs.
Your responses will be used by the Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC) for reporting and program evaluation purposes only. This helps us ensure that our workshops are accessible, relevant, and responsive to the needs of farmers and food growers across Los Angeles. All questions are optional, and your responses will remain confidential and anonymized in any reporting.