Are you a young entrepreneur eager to learn the ins and outs of running a business? 4-H and Mills River Farm Market are partnering together for the Young Entrepreneur Program! This program will help youth build their skills, create products, bring your ideas to life and have fun!

*See below for registration information. This is a free program to join! * 

About the Program
The 4-H and Market Young Entrepreneur program is designed to teach youth essential skills for starting and managing a business. This hands-on program will cover a wide range of topics, such as marketing, money management, and business planning. Lessons will involve hands-on activities, and real-life examples to help you gain the skills needed to launch your business!

Youth will also create business marketing materials such as a banner and t-shirts with their newly created logo, and be granted booth materials to display their products thanks to Resourceful Communities. Are you already a Young Entrepreneur? That is okay! There will be more to learn!

Summer Sales at Mills River Farm Market
Beginning in May, participants will have the chance to sell their products at the Mills River Farm Market throughout the summer! This is a unique opportunity to experience real-world business interactions and earn real profits in a supportive environment. Youth will be expected to sell at the market at least 8 times during the 26 open season of markets. (The market opens the first weekend of May and closed the last weekend of October).

• February 26th - Finding your passion
  • What is an entrepreneur
  • Goods and services
  • Business ideas
• March 12th- The guts of business
  • Business plan
  • Expenses
  • Accounting
• March 26th- Presenting your business to the world
  • Business name
  • Branding/Logos/Signage
  • Advertisement
• April 9th- Vendors meetings
  • What to expect at the market
• April 23rd- Selling at the market
  • Setting up a booth
  • Working with customers
• May - October - Market is Open!

This is a free program! The Young Entrepreneur Program is open to all youth ages 10-18! Whether you’re a beginner or already have some business experience, all are welcome. No prior knowledge is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to learn!

1. Complete the Young Entrepreneur Market Application Form  
   1. Click here to go to the Market Application 
2. Complete a free member profile in 4-H Online selecting the following:
   1. Click here to go to 4-H Online 
   2. Create a New Family Profile and add your youth as a member
   3. County: Henderson
   4. Club: 4-H Young Entrepreneurs
   5. Project: Entrepreneurship
   6. Submit new members profile!