Your pickled watermelon rinds and tomatillo salsa are a success at the farmers’ market. How can you prevent them from being copied? This webinar reviews the ways vendors can protect their food brand and recipes, focusing on the use of trade secret. Learn what is a trade secret, and how to create and use them […]
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 […]
Winter Fare at the Northampton Winter Farmer's Market It is Winter Fare time again at the Winter Market! CISA will be sponsoring another great Winter Fare on Saturday, February 29. Three FREE workshops will be available that day. Please see below for descriptions. No registration required! 9:00-10:00 Ghee: Repairs the Gut & Calms the Mind […]
Calling all LGBTQI+ farmers from Pennsylvania to Maine to join the 2nd annual gathering of the Northeast Queer Farmers Alliance. A loose alliance of LGBTQI+ farmers seeking community and support. Where: Out and the Open, 74 Cottonmill Hill Road, Brattleboro, 05031 When: February 29, 10AM-2PM What: Potlock Brunch (bring your own plates, cup, utensils) and […]