AND… Its free for the first. Round!

 

I am writing to ask that you kindly spread the word about this new course that I am so very proud to have created for Spanish-speaking farmers with my colleague Dr. Melissa McKendree of the Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and other colleagues in Extension.

 

The course is open for a short time free of charge, in Spanish, covering topics like strategic management, recordkeeping, financial statements and financial analysis, budgets and farm succession. There are videos, readings, activities, and Zoom meetings with Spanish-speaking specialists to apply the concepts to their operation. They will need an internet connection, a computer and about 4 hours per week between mid-March and the end of April to complete the course. In total they will receive between 30 and 35 hours of content and support in various forms: the self-paced course, group meetings with other Spanish-speaking producers, and one-on-one meetings for whatever extra support they may need.

 

Please pass along this info and my contact information to anyone you know that may be interested. You are also welcome to share on social media. I have shared via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and those links should help repost if you so wish. My email address is [log in to unmask], my Michigan phone number is+1 231.224.6439, my Whatsapp is +5491131965275, and I'm also happy to connect via social media. Below is the invite message in Spanish.

 

"Llamando a todos los productores agrícolas Hispanos! Tenemos algunos lugares para tomar sin costo alguno un curso completo de manejo del negocio agrícola, con temas como gestión estratégica, registros contables, reportes y análisis financieros, presupuestos y sucesiones. El curso cuenta con videos, lecturas, actividades y reuniones por Zoom con especialistas hispanoparlantes para aplicar los conocimientos a su granja. Para tomar el curso necesitará conexión a internet, una computadora, y mas o menos cuatro horas semanales entre mediados de marzo y fines de abril. En total mas o menos recibirá entre 30 y 35 horas de contenido y apoyo en varios formatos: una parte la podrá hacer a su propio ritmo, y también habrá reuniones con otros productores hispanos y apoyo personalizado en lo que necesite. Por favor, si está interesado contactese con Florencia Colella de Extensión de Michigan State University. Puede escribirle a [log in to unmask], llamarla al +1 231.224.6439, mandarle un mensaje de Whatsapp al +5491131965275, o contactarse por redes sociales. Queremos conectar con usted. Lo esperamos!"

 

 

I look forward to connecting with anyone who may benefit from this opportunity. Please share with others and organizations who may be interested!

 

Florencia Colella

Farm Business Management Educator | Michigan State University Extension | Pronouns: she/they | Race: multiple | Serving Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Montcalm, Mecosta, Osceola, Isabella, Clare, Midland and Gladwin Counties | Based at the MSUE Newaygo county office, 4747 W. 48th St., Educational Service Center Suite 107, Fremont, MI 49412 | Cell phone: 231-224-6439 | Office support: Marge Peck 231-924-0500 | Email: [log in to unmask] | Due to commitments, I may respond slowly. Instead of waiting, you can schedule a time to talk at bit.ly/saveatime | Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples | MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential | MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, ability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status | Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by calling the event contact no later than two weeks prior to the event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible | The information herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned | The information herein may be privileged, confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. Please do not disseminate, distribute or copy this information, without contacting Florencia Colella first 

 

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