News Release

WARSAW — Purdue Extension will be offering a six-week workshop for new or experienced cut-flower growers.

Focus on nurturing your business skills while networking with other cut-flower growers in the upcoming “Annie’s Project Cut Flower Grower” workshop series, which will be held at various sites throughout Indiana and virtually from 6-9 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, Jan. 20
• Monday, Jan. 27
• Monday, Feb. 3
• Monday, Feb. 10
• Monday, Feb. 17
• Monday, Feb. 24

“Annie’s Project for Cut Flower Growers” will introduce and implement risk management skills for new and experienced cut-flower growers. The course will focus on developing skills in new business development, financial management, strategic marketing, competitive production practices and liability geared toward sustainable growth.

Participants will hear from keynote speakers who will be streamed live to dozens of workshop sites throughout the state of Indiana. Each site will also host local speakers and hands-on activities. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions of local extension experts while learning business skills and best practices to improve their cut-flower businesses.

The workshop costs $65 per person, and participants should plan to attend each session. A virtual option is available for those who are unable to attend a workshop site, although in-person attendance is highly encouraged to better network with other attendees and to interact with speakers. Refreshments will be provided.

Registration is required by Monday, Jan. 13.

Host sites for the sessions include Boone, Montgomery, Warrick, Hancock, Clark, Lake/Porter, Johnson/Morgan, Steuben and Allen counties.

For more information, register by Jan. 13 at https://cvent.me/xbkgdZ.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend the program, contact Emily Kresca at [email protected] or (574) 372-2340 by Jan. 13.