The Colorado Whole/Farm Ranch Business Planning course in Montrose, Colorado wrapped up on March 7. 30 participants completed this program taught by Holistic Management Certified Educator Cindy Dvergsten. The Financial Planning sessions resulted in a lot of learning as participants filled out worksheets as well as HMI’s Financial Planning Electronic Spreadsheet. Likewise, during the Marketing class, participants appreciated the many examples and exercises. Lastly, in the Business Planning class, participants were particularly excited to learn practical skills like break even analysis. Participants gave the program a 100% satisfaction rating (good or excellent rating). There was a lot of talk about a management club and subsequent trips to producers’ operations with a Google group in the works. Thanks to the Valley Food Partnership for all their help and support with this program! Here’s what our participants had to say about key take homes from these classes: