COHORT (Thursday): Collaborative Resource Building

As owners, Terra Collaborative Founders understand the challenges of market entry in the farming community, especially when starting out alone. As believers in the power of collaboration and the adage "It takes a village" we are excited to invite early-owners, non-profit organizers, and experienced farm workers intending to lease/own land in the next year to our Collaborative Resource Building Cohort.

In this cohort, two groups of participants will collaborate to devise and implement a plan to establish cooperative infrastructure for a chosen Case Study set in Colorado's Front Range. As a unit, participants will learn how to aggregate resources between small farmers, producers, and consumers while building a mock business plan, addressing traditional key challenges such as land access, funding, distribution, and labor support.

Each session will act as a step-by-step guide for participants to learn how to systematically build a collective mission and vision while continuing to establish a legacy model for their partnering collaborators in the years to come.

Terra Collaborative's leadership team will also partner with participants for 1:1 mentoring between meetings. They will review what was discovered in the cohort session and then reflect through a workbook on how these tools can be used within their business planning.

By the end of this cohort, participants will walk away with...

• Lean strategy & a templated framework to continue to build collectively within their focused communities
• A completed workbook to implement these practices within their own business
• Network of like-minded community members they can continue to stay in touch with and leverage as a resource for years to come!

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Application period is OPEN from April 4th to April 22nd. Participants can choose between Tuesday or Thursday sessions in the initial application.

After you register our team will reach out for a Mission and Vision statement of your current project/operation you are hoping to expand, and provide a goal you would like to set by joining this months Cohort.

LOCATION: The cohort will be conducted over 4 weeks via Zoom*. (The meeting schedule is posted below)*

• Please note we are not able to give refunds if you miss a day, so please make sure the dates below are available within your schedule before registering.
• Participants can choose 4 Tuesday sessions OR 4 Thursday sessions.

Participants will gain access to networking opportunities, industry experts, and personalized mentoring. The program will provide a Resource Guide, Workbook, Contact Sheet for Front Range Organizations, and a Funding Groups List, while creating lasting relationships within the regenerative agriculture community.

For questions or inquiries about our ongoing monthly cohorts, email info@terracollaborative.com.

SCHEDULE
APRIL 30TH OR MAY 2ND

• Week 1: Building Connections & Setting Goals
• Scheduled 1:1 with each participant (45 minutes)

MAY 7TH OR MAY 9TH

• Week 2: Resource Sharing & Market Entry Strategy Framework
• Scheduled 1:1 with each participant (45 minutes)

MAY 14TH OR MAY 16TH

• Week 3: Breaking Down Industry Assumptions with Industry Leaders (Guest Mentors)
• Scheduled 1:1 with each participant (45 minutes)

MAY 21ST OR MAY 23RD

• Week 4: Implementation of Ecosystem Building & Collaborative Planning
• Scheduled 1:1 with each participant (45 minutes)

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST (Niwot)
Our Collaborative Resource Building Cohort will culminate in an engaging and interactive in-person Potluck & Pitch event. This gathering will bring together Terra founders, rotating mentors, and all participants for an evening of collaborative engagement and networking. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, share learnings from the cohort, and connect with industry leaders.

It will be a vibrant and inspiring conclusion to a month-long journey of building connections and fostering collaboration within the regenerative agriculture community.