Have you ever thought of starting your own small farm or agricultural business? Maybe you’ve envisioned taking a second career or hobby-farming venture to the next level?

Penn State Extension is hosting an “Exploring the Small Farm Dream” course from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Tower One Conference Room & Victorian Gardens Room, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth.

The aim of the three-night course is to help you learn what it takes to start and manage the farm you envision as more than a dream, as an agricultural business, and help you navigate the process of starting a small farming operation. Educators at Penn State Extension along with guest speakers from local farms, USDA and agricultural banking and lending will lead you on a journey to explore, organize and evaluate many of the steps necessary to launch a successful agricultural farming business.

There is a cost for the course, which includes course books, materials and light refreshments.

To register go to: https://extension.psu.edu/exploring-the-small-farm-dream or call 877-345-0691.

Questions regarding the “Exploring the Small Farm” can be directed to Christie Graver at cug137@psu.edu or 610-813-6613 or Megan Chawner at mzc335@psu.edu or 610-391-9840.

Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Northampton County Extension office at 610-814-6614.