With the growth of farmers markets and food retailers looking to "buy local," entrepreneurs have expanded opportunities to turn their gardening/agricultural and cooking/food production interests into their own small businesses. To help these individuals, Iowa State University faculty and small-scale food operation experts will present a half-day, livestream workshop on Feb. 12, 8:15--11:45 a.m.

Those interested may access the livestream workshop online or in person at the ISU Extension and Outreach Jefferson County office, 2505 West Burlington Avenue, Fairfield.

"The workshop includes eight, 18-minute TED Talk-like presentations and companion worksheets for entrepreneurs who are planning a small-scale food business or are in the early or intermediate phases of a small-scale food operation, said Eric D. Olson, assistant professor in the ISU Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management.

Read the full article on the Iowa Ag Connection website.