TFPP Farmer Business Resource Initiative: Approaches to Value Added Production

Workshop Description: This workshop will identify and discuss ways in which farmers can add value to their current products, or identify additional offerings with current resources, to generate larger profit margins.

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Date: November 30, 2023

Location: Jefferson County Extension Office

2729 W Washington Hwy, Monticello, FL 32344

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85681964477?pwd=M3d6NlUvVjNUQndjclNTc1gxZkM0Zz09

Instructor: De’Anthony Price

Instructor Bio: De’Anthony Price is the Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County. He is a crop scientist and science communicator from Atlanta, Ga. Being raised in an urban setting, he focuses on educating underserved communities on agriculture and the importance of sustainability. De’Anthony believes that, to meet the demanding population of consumers’ needs, one needs to have a diversified food system while using sustainable practices. His experience includes sustainable agriculture, crop production systems, community programming, minorities in agriculture, and science communication. He specializes in growing specialty vegetables and medicinal crops. In 2020, He graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communication. In 2022, he graduated from Alabama A&M University with a master’s degree in plant and soil science, focusing on agronomy. When not working, he enjoys karaoke, outdoor activities, and spending time with his Fiancé and Dog.