Wednesday, March 13th 5:30-7pm, online. John Waite from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation will give us an overview of the funding landscape for farms and food businesses. We will talk about the roles of different funding sources in your business planning, and introduce local lenders who are excited to work with early stage farms […]
This course will guide aspiring food business owners through the details of business planning and launch, food permitting and licensing, branding and marketing, and legal topics specific to food businesses. Participants will explore their concept in depth and map out next steps for their business. Course runs on Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-7pm from March 13th - […]
Thursday March 14th, 5:00-6:30 PM Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout the Northeast. Among them is the question of how to appropriately manage nutrient availability in response to increased weather volatility. In this forum focused primarily on vegetable and berry farms, Becky Maden will discuss how […]
Saturday, March 16th, 9-4pm Location: The Guthrie Center, Great Barrington MA Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) for a hands-on, full-day workshop featuring regional experts on climate smart agriculture practices for the Northeast U.S.. Learn from experts in the field, exchange ideas with fellow farmers, and gain practical knowledge on climate adaption methods to enhance your […]
Join Rich Earth and three of our farmer partners to learn about urine nutrient reclamation, gain insights from twelve years of research, explore social research findings, and engage in a lively discussion to shape our forthcoming Farmer Guide to Urine Fertilizer. Date: Monday, March 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET Register: Free via Zoom
Register here! Is the potential increase in customer spending by accepting credit cards at a farmers market worth the credit card processing fees? Does having signage that my farm accepts credit cards really matter? Matt LeRoux has done the research and has the answers (which are YES and YES!!!). On Monday, March 18th (6-8 PM Est), […]
The annual Statewide Local Working Group meeting will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, March 19 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. This is an opportunity to provide input to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and your local Conservation District on natural resource priorities and management strategies specific to your region. Your input will help […]
Having a clear, consistent, and compelling brand helps your local farm or food business attract loyal customers. Your brand is about so much more than your logo; it encompasses everything about you, from how you got started, what you offer, your values, and your unique style or personality. This interactive session will show you how […]