Come celebrate the kick-off of Free School 4 Farm Workers by joining us for this two-part online workshop where we take a deep dive into farm employment contracts and negotiation skills. Click here for more information.  We will explore what qualifies as an employment contract and what purpose these documents can play on the farm. We’ll consider common […]

Register here!  Cooperatives as a business structure help maximize resources and distribute profits equally among members. They can also foster a strong community since members work and vote alongside each other. Join this session to learn about the different types of cooperatives and what to consider before filing. Presenter: Attorney Erika Dunyak, Vermont Law and Graduate […]

Friday, February 16 at 12 p.m.: FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, and ownership loans as well as Farm Storage Facility Loans. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions […]

Register here! Matt LeRoux of Cornell University will offer a 2-hour workshop on the channel-specific risks observed by small-scale operators and measures to manage channel risk. He will also present other metrics of channel performance such as labor costs and management and engage producers to understand how data is used to improve farm decision-making. Matt […]

Register here! Join us to learn more about exciting new ways to expand food access through processing SNAP online! Direct-marketing farmers can now accept SNAP online with free support from Marketlink and GrownBy. Join us for this panel discussion with Amy Crone from Marketlink, Mike Parker from GrownBy, and Annie Moore from River Queen Greens […]