When

Wednesday August 20, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM PDT
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Where

Little Lake Grange 
281 School Street
Willits, CA 95490
 

 
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Contact

Paula Gaska 
'Strengthening CSAs' Program at West Company 
707-272-2711 
paula@mendocinoorganics.com 
 

FARM ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

WORKSHOP in WILLITS

For new farmers and those looking for a review, learn in-depth how to manage your financial records efficiently and effectively!

Learn how to:

  • Set up your financial records, including your Chart of Accounts, Cash Flow Statement, Profit and Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet
  • Develop an effective bookkeeping system, saving you time and headaches
  • Use your financial statements for strategic decision-making 

Cost: $25.00   or   FREE for West Company clients

About the Presenters:

Matt Maurer
Matt is providing business-planning support to small farm operators through one-on-one sessions and workshop trainings. Matt helped establish his family's pistachio farm and owns Redwood Valley Nut Company, which sells organically grown pistachios, almond, and walnuts.

Paula Gaska
Paula coordinates the Strengthening CSAs Program at West Company and consults one-on-one with West Company clients. She co-owns and operates Mendocino Organics, managing the accounting and bookkeeping for her growing farm. Paula has presented workshops at the annual EcoFarm Conference, National Heirlom Expo, and the National Biodynamic Conference.

West Company is offering free business development services for Mendocino County farmers through the Strengthening CSAs by Building Capacity and Expanding Markets Project. Funding for this project comes from the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact (707) 964-7571.

Register Now!

If you are currently a West Company client, contact Paula for the Promo Code to have your registration fee waived. paula@mendocinoorganics.com (707) 272-2711

If you would like to apply to become a West Company client, apply online here http://www.westcompany.org/bbb_apply.html