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.
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Forming a Non-Profit in Alternative Agriculture in Humboldt
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7 steps to forming a non-profit organization in alternative agriculture in Humboldt County.

Accounting for Alternative Agriculture Part 2
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Find out what business structure is best for tax purposes in the alternative ag industry.

Alternative Agriculture Doing business with Tribes
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Be ahead of the curve and collaborate on strategies with tribes now.

Red flags in distributor agreements in alternative agriculture
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Become familiar with common contract terms and identify red flags in agreements.

Diversity Training for Alternative Agriculture Part 2
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Develop an inclusivity report, learn about funding resources for diversity hiring.

Build a Simple Website for your Alternative Agriculture Business
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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.

Climate Adaptation for Alternative Agriculture in Humboldt
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Understand the factors and impact of climate change, create adaptation resiliency.

Accounting for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
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Learn about COGS, 280E and accrual vs cash for your alternative ag business.

Marketing Opportunities with Tribes
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Be ahead of the curve and collaborate on strategies with tribes now.

Business Finance for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
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The basics of income statements and balance sheet, presented by Larry Goldberg.

How to Present Yourself for Business in Alternative Agriculture
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A presentation on networking nuances, zoom zingers, internet permanence, and tips you can apply.

Easy Email Marketing
for your Alternative Agriculture Business
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Because there is no better way to build lasting relationships with your customers than your email list.

PR & Media Training for Alternative Agriculture in Humboldt
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Learn how to engage with the media and present a positive image of your business and industry.

Resume Writing for Work in Alternative Agriculture
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Get tips on how to write a resume for work in alternative agriculture.

Business Finance for Alternative Agriculture
Part 2
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Building a 5-year pro-forma financial statement.

Diversity Training for Alternative Agriculture Part 1
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A presentation by Cannaclusive on how to integrate your business like your farm.

Use Effective Keywords for your Alternative Agriculture Business
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Create effective content by speaking the language of your customers. That’s where keyword research comes in.