The ECH exists to assist small to mid-size farmers and gardeners produce organic and specialty vegetables for sale. Some of our clients sell their vegetables direct to customers through farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants while others grow vegetables on a larger scale and sell to wholesalers or on commodity markets.
We provide:
- Technical assistance in marketing, business strategies and production for all types of vegetables.
- Help for producers to find the right market for their product.
- Information that can help producers price their product.
- Advice on business strategies for growing effectiveness.
For information on the Farm Business Management Program, click here.
For information on the Sustainable Vegetable Production Program, click here.
The ECH is guided by an advisory board consisting of economic, banking, agri-business, vegetable production and community building experts. This group of individuals assists the ECH in providing for small businesses.
The ECH is also well on its way to becoming a demonstration site for production and growing techniques. The college runs a “community supported agriculture” (CSA) program. We have 7 new high tunnels on campus and will be building a brand new wash/pack facility and passive solar greenhouse this summer. For pictures and more information, visit our blogs at http://4seasonscsa.tumblr.com and http://ndveggies.tumblr.com.
The ECH has one plot of certified organic production area and intends to model organic production methods inside and outside of the growing structures. In this way, producers can see firsthand the methods that can be used to extend the season and produce a safe product for market.
To get an idea of what we’re up to, please check out the sections and links below for news and events as well as information on our partners. Our contact information is at the bottom of the page; give us a call if we can be of assistance in helping you with your own vegetable production business.
Our Partners
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| Peggy Walter Cutbank Creek Produce, Upham, ND |
Tracie Thompson Antler, ND |
ECH Links
| CSA Blog | Latest edition: The Beet | Our Facebook Page | NDFMGA Calendar | |
| Click here to view our Resource Database | ||||
Contact Information
| Holly Rose Mawby Director, Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture Dakota College at Bottineau #22 Molberg Center 105 Simrall Blvd. Bottineau ND 58318 Phone: 701-228-5649 Cell Phone: 701-228-4032 |
Crystal Grenier Administrative Assistant, Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture Dakota College at Bottineau #22 Molberg Center 105 Simrall Blvd. Bottineau ND 58318 Phone: 701-228-5649 |
| Heather Vestre Farm/Construction Manager, Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture Dakota College at Bottineau #27 Molberg Center 105 Simrall Blvd. Bottineau ND 58318 Cell Phone: 701-228-5605 |
Keith Knudson Instructor, Sustainable Vegetable Production Dakota College at Bottineau 519 Main Street, Suite 5 Bottineau ND 58318 Phone: 701-228-2160 Fax: 701-228-5130 |
This project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding should not be construed as an endorsement for any products, opinions, or services. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Crystal Grenier at crystal.grenier@dakotacollege.edu, 701-228-5649, 105 Simrall Blvd., Bottineau, ND 58318.