Building Structured Agricultural Enterprises
Business Beyond the Farm™ is a structured 7-course on-demand program focused on building the business behind agricultural production.
The program equips farmers and producers to develop value-added products and services while establishing the administrative and operational systems required to run a fully functioning enterprise.
From pricing discipline and production workflows to financial management and back-office infrastructure, the curriculum strengthens the structure that supports sustainable growth beyond raw harvest sales.
Building Structured Agricultural Enterprises
Immediate Access to the B Street University E-Learning PlatformFull access to all seven structured courses and modules delivered on demand.
Comprehensive 7-Course CurriculumFocused on value-added product development, operational systems, financial discipline, and enterprise infrastructure.
Implementation Tools & Strategy FrameworksDownloadable templates, worksheets, and structured exercises designed to support real-time application within your agricultural operation.
Administrative & Back-Office Systems DevelopmentGuidance on building pricing controls, documentation standards, compliance alignment, and financial workflows.
Institutional Licensing AvailableOrganizations may deploy the full curriculum for group training and workforce development initiatives.
Running a farm is tough.
Running a profitable farm is even tougher.
Running a farm is tough.
Running a profitable farm is even tougher.
The program is designed to help farmers and growers transform raw production into structured, value-added products and services — including packaged goods, specialty offerings, and hospitality-aligned experiences — supported by disciplined operational and financial systems.
The program is designed to help farmers and growers transform raw production into structured, value-added products and services — including packaged goods, specialty offerings, and hospitality-aligned experiences — supported by disciplined operational and financial systems.
What You Will Learn
Structured 7-Course Curriculum
Immediate Application & Implementation
Building Structured Agricultural Enterprises
Market-Ready Value-Added Strategy
Learn how to translate agricultural production into consumer-ready, revenue-generating products and services supported by disciplined operational systems.
Customer Targeting & Pricing Discipline
Build structured approaches to identifying target markets, setting prices with margin clarity, selecting distribution channels, and aligning promotional efforts with production capacity.
Value-Added Revenue Expansion
Develop frameworks for moving beyond raw production into packaged goods, specialty offerings, direct-to-consumer models, and hospitality-aligned services that strengthen income stability and long-term scalability.
What you will need to succeed with this course?
Dedicated Implementation Time
Active Agricultural Production or Value-Added Intent
Operational Transparency
Reliable Technology Access
What you will need to success with this course?
Dedicated Implementation Time
Active Agricultural Production or Value-Added Intent
Operational Transparency
Reliable Technology Access
What Business Beyond the Farm™ Program Will Cover
E-Learning
Business Beyond the Farm™ is delivered as a structured, on-demand workforce program focused on value-added development and enterprise infrastructure for agricultural operators.
The curriculum strengthens operational systems, pricing discipline, administrative structure, and financial oversight required to build sustainable, revenue-generating products and services beyond raw harvest production.
Designed for producers and growers preparing to formalize and scale their operations, the program supports disciplined execution within modern agricultural markets.
Course 1
Operations & Systems
This course equips participants with the operational discipline required to organize, systematize, and scale revenue-generating operations. Learners examine how process design, integrated systems, and performance management support efficient workflows, faster payment cycles, and operational clarity as organizations grow.
Course 2
Human Resources
This course provides participants with a practical foundation for building compliant, well-structured human resource systems as organizations grow. Learners examine how employment classification, documentation, onboarding processes, and employee development frameworks work together to reduce risk, improve clarity, and support sustainable operations.
Course 3
Consumer Packaged Goods Branding
In the competitive world of food & beverage Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing (CPG), creating a powerful brand and eye-catching packaging is essential for standing out and capturing consumer attention. This course is designed to equip emerging CPG manufacturers with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective branding and packaging that resonates with target audiences and drives sales. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and a hands-on project, participants will delve into the fundamental principles of branding and packaging design. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to position a brand strategically and create packaging that resonates with consumers.
Course 4
Food Costing & Controls
This course introduces participants to the principles and practices required to manage food costs with discipline and consistency in food service and production environments. Learners examine how cost visibility, inventory controls, and menu decisions directly impact profitability and operational sustainability.
Course 5
Accounting
Interview Style: This course introduces participants to the role of accounting as a strategic function that supports informed decision-making, financial clarity, and long-term business stability. Through an expert-led discussion, participants gain insight into how financial understanding influences growth, reputation, and operational confidence.
Course 6
Finance
This course introduces participants to the core principles of capital strategy and funding readiness for growing organizations. Learners examine the full funding landscape, including grants, debt, and equity, and develop an understanding of how different capital structures align with business goals, risk tolerance, and long-term ownership considerations.
Course 7
Commercial Real Estate
Course Description: This course is designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge required to navigate the process of buying, leasing, and securing commercial real estate for their organization. Participants gain an understanding of key considerations involved in commercial real estate transactions and learn how to develop a strategic real estate plan that supports facility growth and long-term operational needs. The course prepares learners to evaluate opportunities, assess risk, and participate confidently in commercial real estate decisions.
Bonus Masterclass
Beyond the Build™
A food service facility’s long-term performance is determined long before opening day.
This masterclass examines the full lifecycle of brick-and-mortar food production, manufacturing, prep, and restaurant environments, beginning in pre-construction and extending through stabilization. It explores how early decisions about layout, infrastructure, storage, workflow, equipment selection, licensing pathways, and vendor structure directly shape operational efficiency, compliance exposure, staffing demands, and profitability once the doors open.
Participants will examine how design intent must align with production realities, regulatory requirements, insurance standards, and revenue strategy before build-out begins. The session then moves into the critical transition from construction completion to active operations, addressing the performance risks that surface during the first 90 days.
Drawing from experience overseeing complex construction procurements and launching licensed commercial food facilities, this masterclass connects development planning to operational execution.
Key focus areas include:
Integrating operational planning into pre-construction strategy
Aligning design decisions with real production capacity and labor flow
Structuring vendor and service agreements before occupancy
Anticipating compliance obligations beyond inspection approval
Stabilizing performance during the early operational period
Construction may end. Inspections may pass. But operational performance is built into the project long before opening day.
Meet the People Who Power Business Beyond the Farm™
Our instructors provide an unmatched level of mentorship and expertise. From award winning chefs and seasoned entrepreneurs and business owners, our teachers cover everything from operations and staffing to marketing, branding plus food cost and control.
Scroll down to meet each of our current educators.
In a world where the mastery of systems, supply chains, and insightful analysis is paramount, Jese Gary stands as a beacon of knowledge, a mentor, and a catalyst for transformation. Her impact on education and industry is immeasurable, and her legacy as a Systems & Operations Instructor at Magnolia University is one that continues to inspire generations of students to shape a brighter future
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Meet Flavors®
Developer of the Business Beyond the Farm™ Program
Flavors is a licensed food operations and compliance platform that developed Business Beyond the Farm™ through direct experience supporting regulated food and agricultural enterprises.
Grounded in real-world facility management, licensing oversight, and operational execution, Flavors built this curriculum to address the structural gaps that limit scalable growth in food and agricultural businesses.
The program reflects operational insight gained from managing compliant environments, supporting producers, and strengthening enterprise systems inside revenue-driven food operations.
Meet Flavors®
Developer of the Business Beyond the Farm™ Program
Grounded in real-world facility management, licensing oversight, and operational execution, Flavors built this curriculum to address the structural gaps that limit scalable growth in food and agricultural businesses.
The program reflects operational insight gained from managing compliant environments, supporting producers, and strengthening enterprise systems inside revenue-driven food operations.
Flavors delivers hospitality management, compliance infrastructure, and structured business education across regulated food environments.
Through disciplined systems, regulatory alignment, and workforce development initiatives, Flavors actively supports culinary enterprises, producers, corporate partners, and public agencies strengthening operational clarity and scalable performance within revenue-driven operations.
Business Beyond the Farm™ reflects this platform-level commitment. Developed from direct experience managing licensed food environments, the program equips food and beverage operators with the operational, financial, and market frameworks required to compete, contract, and grow within modern, compliance-driven food systems.
Licensing & Group Deployment
Business Beyond the Farm™ is available for institutional licensing and group enrollment. Organizations may deploy the full curriculum across teams, workforce initiatives, and community-based programs aligned to regulated food environments.
“Fueling culinary dreams with innovation and empowerment – our program transforms passion into success.”
Samia Bingham
Founder & CEO
Business Beyond the Farm™ is a proprietary workforce program developed by Flavors, LLC.
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Serving local farmers, growers, and food producers!
Flavors serves up expert hospitality management services, comprehensive business, education resources and support – a proprietary blend with a single, overriding goal – to provide culinary and agriculture entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate and government stakeholders with everything they need to operate profitable food and beverage services.
Still have some questions?
We have answers!
The program is open to established caterers, private chefs, pastry chefs, food truck owners, dessert artisans, farmers, and local growers dedicated to advancing their culinary businesses.
Business Beyond the Farm is best suited for accomplished professionals who have already made their mark in the food industry. We cover topics, especially for individuals with considerable experience and a desire to accelerate their growth and scale their businesses further.
If you’re new to food business management, we invite you to explore our Virtual Community.
Our program distinguishes itself by catering exclusively to seasoned professionals, providing a specialized curriculum tailored to the unique challenges experienced business owners, operators and managers face. Our close-knit community and in-person field trips enhance the learning experience, fostering meaningful connections and hands-on learning opportunities.
We take pride in curating a high-achieving cohort of participants. Our admission process is highly selective, as we prioritize individuals with a solid commitment to success and a passion for scaling their businesses.
This self-paced program offers an immersive course load covering critical aspects of food business management. You can expect to gain invaluable insights, skills, and strategies to propel your culinary success to new heights.
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