Register here for this free virtual workshop, which will kick off CISA's winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. An invested farm team is essential for farms to achieve the levels of productivity they need to succeed. Employees are motivated not only by wages and benefits, but also by opportunities to feel a sense of achievement, […]
Providing new farm employees with comprehensive orientation to your farm’s systems, policies, and work culture is a crucial step to set yourself up for a successful season. Jen Salinetti (co-director) and Aviva Klein (farm manager) of Woven Roots Farm have learned through experience the importance of making time for this early-season step. In this workshop, […]
MDAR’s Winter Workshop The Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free, will be presented over Zoom, and are open to all Massachusetts farmers. January 28 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Creating a Pricing Strategy. Instructor Cian […]
We are excited to share an upcoming free workshop designed to help farmers and market managers strengthen their marketing and boost sales at farmers markets. Hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, this online session will highlight the most essential marketing tools and strategies for a successful market season. 📅 Date: January 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30pm […]
Register here for this free virtual workshop, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. Conflict doesn’t tend to resolve itself, and when left unaddressed, the consequences for your farm can be far-reaching. In this session, we explore common sources of conflict on the farm, our different styles of dealing with conflict, and how […]
MDAR’s Winter Workshops The Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free, will be presented over Zoom, and are open to all Massachusetts farmers. February 25 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Cash Flow Budgeting. Instructor Julia Shanks, […]
Register here for this free virtual workshop, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. Without strong systems for communication, feedback, and decision-making, farm teams can get slowed down by unresolved frustrations or conflicts and lack of clarity around how decisions are made. This session will cover some of the strategies that even time-limited […]