Peony growers workshop scheduled

A workshop in Anchorage will focus on the business aspects of growing peonies.

The financial risk management workshop is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 30 at the BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage.

The workshop precedes the Alaska Peony Growers 2014 Winter Conference Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, which is also is at the BP Energy Center.

Agriculture and business management specialists from Colorado State University Extension, Rod Sharp and Jeff Tranel. Topics include start-up costs, annual expenses and revenues, profitability analysis and take-home tools.

Lydia Clayton, a University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent from Soldotna, said the workshop will give current and potential commercial peony growers a good picture of the costs associated with growing the popular cut flower.

The workshop fee is $30, or $20 for Alaska Peony Growers Association members. Register online at alaskapeonies.org, or at 2 p.m. the day of the workshop.

For more information, visit alaskapeonies.org.