Resources Available Through The Texas Department of Agriculture

This session will provide a general overview on available resources offered through the Texas Department of Agriculture. From licensing and permits, to funding opportunities and marketing Texas products.
Tips for Preparing a Business Plan

This session is designed to equip aspiring business owners with the key components of a successful business plan, with considerations for both the agricultural sector and businesses in a municipal setting. This session will cover essential tips on understanding alternatives for controlling business assets and related impacts on necessary initial investment costs, market demand influences on revenue streams and related operating expenses, and aligning operations with sustainable practices. The impacts of risk and uncertainty will be addressed. This presentation aims to provide actionable insights that help new entrepreneurs lay a strong foundation for growth and resilience in the dynamic world of horticulture and farming.
AgriRoots: Supporting Young, Beginning and Small Ag Operators

We believe helping a dream grow, no matter the size.
Young, beginning, and small (YBS) farmers and ranchers are critical to the future of agriculture, and yet producers are faced with more and more barriers when they get started in the agriculture industry. That’s where we step in.
Supporting Texas’ Young, Beginning, and Small agricultural producers is an important part of our mission at Capital Farm Credit. Our YBS loan programs provide agricultural financing and financial resources to the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Additionally, Capital Farm Credit contributes $1M annually in support of YBS efforts across Texas in the form of scholarships, sponsorships, and educational offerings. At Capital Farm Credit, we strive to educate, advocate, and guide our YBS producers through the process of operating a successful ag operation. Because cultivating YBS producers into full-time farmers and ranchers helps ensure the future of Texas agriculture.

