A drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving from common garden vegetables (and some not-so-common, too!) We’ll be recording each session, and making all recordings available on our website in the months to come - as well as a few bonus videos offering a deeper dive into plant physiology and botany. […]
This webinar is for farm owner/operators and farm managers who want to learn or get a refresher on financial information including how to set up your financial statements, cash flow budgeting, fixed vs. variable expenses, and Cost of Goods Sold. This course, taught by an instructor with agricultural financial and business expertise, will help you […]
As a farmer, unpredictable income cycles and changing markets can make financial planning a challenge. Join Sean Reilly, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with GatherWealth Investment Management, for a workshop tailored to your needs. Learn how a CFP can complement your team, explore retirement savings options like Roth IRAs, SEPs, and 401(k)s, and discover strategies for […]
Attorney Rachel Armstrong, Farm Commons With just a few key rules, farms can navigate employment law with confidence. Learn the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer.
Co-Hosted by the RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and URI Cooperative Extension For RI Produce Growers This registered two-day remote training via Zoom on February 4 and 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. , is approved and compliant with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)/Produce Safety Rule (PSR). This training […]
Attorneys Elizabeth Manchester and Russell Stein, Partridge Snow & Hahn When looking to start a charity, many groups turn to a fiscal sponsor prior to receiving tax-exemption from the IRS. A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that “sponsors” certain charitable projects. A fiscal sponsorship is a relationship between the two parties that provides a way […]
Presented by Dawn Stanyon (Dawn Loves Social), Kat Ragone (Starry Ridge Farm), Meg Bantle (Full Well Farm), Abby Angelo (Guido’s) Overview Do you find yourself struggling to prioritize social media among the myriad of other tasks on your to do list? Or are you wondering if what you’re doing on social media is even effective? […]
Workshops, in person and online, offer the latest information in the field, and opportunities to discuss with others the realities of putting sustainable agriculture into practice. Workshops in 2024-2026 will address economics, pasture resiliency and animal productivity in pasture based systems. Workshops over the last three years addressed nutrient management within a pasture system tying […]
Attorney Deborah Foppert, Archer & Foppert and Farmer Jayne Merner, Earth Care Farm Succession planning is a critical step to ensuring your business can continue to operate even if someone retires or leaves the company. Succession planning is very specific to your business and should be done with the guidance of an attorney. Attorney Deb Foppert of Archer […]
Attorney Ryan Barry, Bulkley Richardson and Gini Mazman, Nourishing the North Shore A nonprofit is a legal entity aimed at providing a collective, public or social benefit as opposed to a legal entity operating to generate money for its owners. Forming a nonprofit and maintaining a nonprofit is a relatively involved process. During this webinar we will hear […]
In this free workshop you will: Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved Hear […]
Attorney Chloe Forkner Johnson, Farm Commons It’s every farmer or rancher’s worst nightmare: Someone claims to have gotten sick from the food they produced. No matter how safe the operation is, the risk is always there. The good news is there are ways to manage and mitigate the impacts of this risk. We’ll discuss the best […]
with Ulum Pixan and Matt Feinstein from PPLT/Global Village Farm
Workshops, in person and online, offer the latest information in the field, and opportunities to discuss with others the realities of putting sustainable agriculture into practice. Workshops in 2024-2026 will address economics, pasture resiliency and animal productivity in pasture based systems. Workshops over the last three years addressed nutrient management within a pasture system tying […]
