Managing Your Farm Finances in the Time of Climate Crisis

Main C Auerfarm Bloomfield CT 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, CT, United States

This training will offer effective approaches for managing your business through challenging cycles of variable seasons. It will mix understanding farm financial statements with a proactive planning approach to adapting to climate change and other farm stressors. This 6-hour training will provide hands-on practice with financial and risk management concepts, skills, and applications through case […]

Farm Succession Panel: Stories from RI Farmers

CMCRI 831 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI, United States

Join us for an afternoon of story sharing and Q&A with 3 Rhode Island-based farms who have transitioned their farms or are currently working on their farm transition plans. This is a part of Land & Sea Together's LASA-Funded Farm Succession Winter Intensive, but we are opening up the workshop for a limited number of […]

Free

Seed School

Westport Grange 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA, United States

A seven-week drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving seeds—for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in learning how food is grown from seed! This course is FREE. Those who are able and willing to make a contribution to seed school can donate to the Westport Grange. You can also attend virtually […]

Free

Managing Your Farm Finances in the Time of Climate Crisis

Room N250, Greenfield Community College. Greenfield, MA

Given the everchanging environment farms operate in, taking a proactive approach to risk in farm finances can provide peace of mind and keep finances “in the black” when it matters most. This training will offer effective approaches for managing your business through challenging cycles of variable seasons.  It will mix understanding farm financial statements with a proactive […]

How to talk about climate change with customers and other audiences

Hitchcock Center for The Environment 845 West St, Amherst, MA, United States

In this half-day workshop, you’ll connect with farmers and others in our local food system to learn and practice effectively communicating about climate change with customers and your community. CISA staff, including climate coordinator Stephen Taranto and communications coordinator Jacob Nelson, will share examples of best practices and real world communications strategies from local farms. […]

Free

Farm Succession School – Taunton MA

Taunton Public Library 12 Pleasant Street, Taunton, MA, United States

Three-day winter course for senior Massachusetts farmers who are ready to dig in and start building their plan. This curriculum is designed to help farmers think through the many aspects of succession planning, clarify vision and goals, get next steps on paper, and review necessary documents to provide for a smooth transition. There is also homework and […]

$100

Seed School

Westport Grange 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA, United States

A seven-week drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving seeds—for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in learning how food is grown from seed! This course is FREE. Those who are able and willing to make a contribution to seed school can donate to the Westport Grange. You can also attend virtually via […]

Farm Employment Law Basics

virtual

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.

Building a brand that inspires customer investment in your farm

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Branding helps your customers understand who you are and what you do as soon as they see your logo and any of your printed or digital marketing assets. It helps you build a deeper connection with your customers and inspires new customers to get to know your farm and your products. Join CISA and Alessandra […]

Free

Agritourism Webinar: Harvesting Prosperity

virtual

Join UConn Extension for an agritourism webinar focused on essential topics like business planning and insurance considerations. Hear from farmers and industry professionals as they share insights and strategies to help your agritourism venture thrive. Date: Thursday, January 30th Time: 2-4 PM Location: Zoom - participants will be emailed a link, register using the form […]

Free

Produce Safety Rule/RI Good Agricultural Practices Training

virtual

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 […]

$45

Seed School

Westport Grange 931 Main Rd, Westport, MA, United States

A seven-week drop-in crash course on the nuts and bolts of seed saving seeds—for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in learning how food is grown from seed! This course is FREE. Those who are able and willing to make a contribution to seed school can donate to the Westport Grange. You can also attend virtually via […]

Free

Fiscal Sponsorship

virtual

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 […]

Young Farmer Network Meet-up

Farm Fresh RI 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

On February 5th we are having a Farmer Meet-up to brainstorm our 2025 workshops and YFN Nights. We'll be picking topics, reflecting on highlights, and seeing what could improve folks overall experience with the network. Come share your thoughts and snack with other friends who are growers, makers, and farm cats. Wednesday, February 5th from […]

Free
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