Register here! Join the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the FIELD Network for our February Monthly Networking Session (topic coming soon!).  Connect with staff of land-based farm incubator and apprenticeship training programs!  Share challenges faced by land-based training programs supporting a diversity of beginning farmers and brainstorm ideas, solutions, and shared resources.  Network in breakout groups […]

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 […]

Deeper than the soil we grow, farmers have the opportunity to nourish our communities beyond calories with the stories we tell. Beyond traditional 'marketing,' together we'll explore simple tools and strategies to bring energy, authenticity and ease to the stories we share and change we're hungry to make. Presenter, Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds: Growing […]

Vea esta pagina en español Have you been looking to dive deeper into the world of soil health, and discuss what practices make the most sense for your farm? This event is a space for BIPOC farmers to explore connections with customers, markets and soil health. Together, we’ll be exploring our strengths, needs and opportunities within […]

Register here!  Understanding guidelines for classifying employees (intern, part-time, seasonal, full-time, etc.) is important for remaining in compliance with labor laws. Join Attorney Sean Fontes to learn about employee rights, benefits, minimum wage, pay equity, and overtime for different employee types. This session will be informational for employers at all stages of hiring but especially […]

Friday, February 23 at 12 p.m.: Urban/Small Farms and USDA – Learn what FSA, as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can offer urban and small acreage growers. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work […]

Register here! Join Berkshire Grown and Zoey Sloate to learn best practices on incorporating SNAP into your business in a way that creates a welcoming space. Attendees will come away with marketing best practices and models of inclusive language to explain SNAP, HIP, & coupons. Attendees will also learn additional tools to augment how you […]

Register here!  Easements on a piece of property significantly influence how land can be used. Attorneys Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert will present the different types of easements and common conditions found in each. Presenter: Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert; Three Rivers Law Each winter, the Legal Food Hub runs a free […]