Getting It Right: Pricing Strategies February 20, 4:00-6:00pm - online workshop $10 for Berkshire Grown members/ $20 for non-members Register What's the right price for your products? You may look at what others are charging to set your prices but if you don't know your cost of production, then you may not be […]
The 2020 New England Campus Farmer Summit, Saturday February 22nd at Stonehill College in Easton, MA! If you haven't had a chance to look at the exciting program, be sure to take a look. If you have not registered, please do so here! Registration closes Friday, January 31st. Rates are as follows: Full admission = $50, Presenters = $40, Student/AmeriCorps […]
SAVE THE DATE: PUBLIC HEARING IN WESTERN MA: regarding overtime pertaining to agricultural and farm work. With appreciation to my colleagues in the valley's delegation for successfully scheduling this public hearing in our region, providing direct access to the many stakeholders concerned about this issue. IN PERSON: public hearing in western MA is scheduled for: […]
Co-ops are member owned entities that provide a solid foundation for farms and community members to collaboratively support the local food system. Attorney Dave Swanson is going to provide a baseline knowledge of co-ops, including consumer co-ops and grower co-ops. He is also going to discuss what to consider when choosing a business structure and […]
Providing effective performance management doesn’t just protect your farm from liability and establish standards and accountability for those you manage – it actually helps your farm grow! Presenter Patti D’Amaddio of the Employers Association of the Northeast will describe how a holistic approach to performance management can increase employee engagement, help employees on their path […]
Vegetable Nutrient Management Workshops Need help interpreting your soil test results? Juggling nutrient recommendations for many different fields? The UMass Extension Vegetable Program, in collaborating with University of Vermont Extension, is holding 2 workshops on vegetable nutrient management this March aimed at improving soil health practices. Growers are encouraged to bring current soil test results […]
MDAR is conducting a no-cost training workshop for registered agricultural composters and other farms interested in agricultural composting (larger than backyard composting). Space is limited, and first preference will be given to farms already registered in the MDAR Agricultural Composting Program. These workshops will meet the upcoming regulatory requirement for farmers who are currently registered […]
Would you like to have better systems in place for onboarding and training employees, consistently communicating farm policies, or giving and receiving employee feedback? Are you looking to brush up on employment laws to ensure that your farm is in compliance? This session will help you identify incremental changes to improve employee management systems on […]