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Welcome to Farmers on the Web
Created to help farmers and agricultural workers in North Yorkshire & Humberside diversify using the internet whilst complimenting existing farming activities.
Where, training, advice and assistance are available, through workshops, a central helpdesk and an active group forum
Participants are helped with initial concept ideas, selecting an ideal online business model, through research, onto deployment and roll-out, with support every step of the way
Places are strictly limited
For more information please call on 08450 856 810, or use this contact form
Farmers On The Web helps Yorkshire farmers and agricultural workers put the internet at the heart of their business ventures.
The programme offers: - 12 month support
- 6 Workshops
- Private Forum
- KnowledgeBank
- Video Tuition (screencasts)
- Telephone support (VOIP)
- Tech support
- Web-site
- Broadcast quality video camera (free hire)
We will take you through essential steps such as:- Researching yout target market
- Understanding Google,
- Setting up a business eBay account,
- Setting up a business Paypal account,
- Setting up a Google account,
- Setting up an Amazon account,
- Selecting and buying a domain name,
- Setting up a web-site,
- Search Engine Optimisation,
- Getting ready for eCommerce,
- Promotions, Publicity & PR
- Internet Marketing
- And more...!
To get started, first book your place, by calling 08450 856 810
"...delighted with the help and support we have received through this project." - Leanne
"..We now understand a lot of IT terminology, can upload photographs, embed videos and add advertising codes to our websites.
In four months we have a DVD ready for sale and two websites up and running" - Sara
"..I have learnt more on this project than on any other I can remember "- Sally
"..I am not technically minded but the answers have been clear and straightforward.
Farmers on the Web is making it possible for me to learn how to sell on the web. " - Trisha
"I live in the heart of the countryside so it's great to be able to learn from the comfort of my own home and have such professional help on hand without having to travel." - Trisha
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John Gossop In Farmers Weekly |
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Apr 18, 2008 - 6:43 PM - by sallyosgerby
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Congratulations - yet another coupe!! Such a prestigious spot ,too (Talking Point page39). Article is perfect- how did you get it in there?
Well done - it is excellent & John looks as though he has been doing it for years!
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John Gossop In The Yorkshire Post |
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Dec 03, 2007 - 5:41 PM - by Sara Ridsdale
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Hi Leanne and John,
Great article in the Yorkshire post in the Country post section. The printed book looks great.
I was watching Five news and they have a your news feature where you can send in a video of a newsworthy topic. I thought about the intact harvester and the climate change issue. I think most of the channels have this your news feature. You may have already thought of it.
Sara
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Embattled farmers urged to think outside the box |
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Oct 02, 2007 - 2:29 PM - by TomC
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Embattled farmers urged to think outside the box
As the UK farming community face another huge set-back, Yorkshire's farmers are being urged to look elsewhere for additional income opportunities to sustain their livelihood.
Andy Tordoff[Read More]
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Farmers invited to take eBusiness challenge at Great Yorkshire Show |
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Jun 19, 2007 - 3:19 PM - by farmweb
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Press Release
For immediate release
For Further Information contact: Andy Carroll
Farmers invited to take eBusiness challenge at Great Yorkshire Show
Farmers and agriworkers attending the Great Yorkshire Show on
Wednesday 11th July, will have a unique opportunity to grill 2
internet experts at the Farmers Meet on Avenue H.
The... [Read More]
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Yorkshire Farmers to join internet age starting with eBay Marketplace |
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Jan 22, 2007 - 12:40 PM - by farmweb
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The Yorkshire Forward supported "Farmers On The Web" project begins in
earnest during the January workshops, when East Riding & North
Yorkshire farmers will be taking their first steps to creating an
online business.
According to Andy Carroll, course leader; "This isn't some dry
lecture, it's a workshop, so we won't be telling our attendees how to
do this or that to get started on eBay, we will actually get them
signed up ... [Read More]
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» Stats |
Members: 57
Threads: 761
Posts: 4,126
Top Poster: Trisha (895)
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