Alternative Agriculture
Business Training Materials
HCBDC offers skillset resources custom-designed for the alternative agriculture industry in Humboldt County. Please email us with your questions, concerns and ideas.
​
PR & Media Training for Alternative Agriculture in Humboldt
Download PDF
Learn how to engage with the media and present a positive image of your business and industry.
Marketing Opportunities with Tribes
Download PDF
Be ahead of the curve and collaborate on strategies with tribes now.
Business Finance for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
Download PDF
The basics of income statements and balance sheet, presented by Larry Goldberg.
How to Present Yourself for Business in Alternative Agriculture
Download PDF
A presentation on networking nuances, zoom zingers, internet permanence, and tips you can apply.
Easy Email Marketing
for your Alternative Agriculture Business
Download PDF
Because there is no better way to build lasting relationships with your customers than your email list.
Accounting for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
Download PDF
Learn about COGS, 280E and accrual vs cash for your alternative ag business.
Business Finance for Alternative Agriculture
Part 2
Download PDF
Building a 5-year pro-forma financial statement.
Diversity Training for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
Download PDF
A presentation by Cannaclusive on how to integrate your business like your farm.
Use Effective Keywords for your Alternative Agriculture Business
Download PDF
Create effective content by speaking the language of your customers. That’s where keyword research comes in.
Alternative Agriculture Doing business with Tribes
Download PDF
Be ahead of the curve and collaborate on strategies with tribes now.
Red flags in distributor agreements in alternative agriculture
Download PDF
Become familiar with common contract terms and identify red flags in agreements.
Diversity Training for Alternative Agriculture Part 2
Download PDF
Develop an inclusivity report, learn about funding resources for diversity hiring.
Build a Simple Website for your Alternative Agriculture Business
Download PDF
It’s your home, your calling card, the proof that you are real. The goal of your marketing should be to drive traffic to your website.