You can manage cows and crops, but people? Producers know that the farm crew can make or break not only your bottom line, but your stress load. Take your employee management skills up a notch. Featuring real-life stories, practical advice and useful resources from successful farmers and experts from VT and beyond on: Hiring, Training […]
This is the place to learn current SWD information, the most recent research results, and management practices. The 2015 Producers Expo will focus on other topics of importance to berry growers. Presentations by Cornell Researchers, Extension, and NYSBGA on SWD will focus on biology; management including cultural, biological and chemical/technology; early warning signs and symptoms of infestation; […]
Improve your bottom line and increase overall business sustainability by learning from the successful human resources systems of experienced farm-managers. Gain practical people-management skills and get take-home resources to help you hire and keep a great crew. Presenters include farmers with both large and small staff, state and federal department of labor representatives, corporate perspectives […]
Farmer Brewer is intended to be an immersive experience where participants will learn about grains, farming, malting and brewing. The format allows everyone to learn a great deal of information from workshops and our esteemed speakers. There is also plenty of time to socialize and enjoy great food and beer. DETAILS $550 Per person includes […]
Is your marketing strategy "we sell whatever we have to anyone that will buy it"? Learn how a focused strategy and specific efforts can reduce your marketing labor needs and make every step count. If you want to sharpen and focus your marketing skills or just don't know where to begin developing a marketing plan, […]
Come learn the concept of marketing and branding agricultural businesses and talk about the importance of developing and embodying a brand that works for the farm. In this session Rachael Colacino from Colacino Communications will introduce and help you develop or edit your farm “story” – an important backbone piece that is used when speaking […]
Legal Services Food Hub: Info Session for Farmer, Food Entrepreneurs, and Lawyers. The Legal Services Food Hub is a pro bono legal services clearinghouse where eligible farmers, food entrepreneurs, and food system related nonprofits or community organizations can seek free legal assistance with their transactional needs. Legal staff at Conservation Law Foundation (“CLF”) manage the […]
Run Your Team: Tools for Managing and Motivating Employees on the Farm Employees make it possible to get more done, but managing workers and their work takes dedicated time, energy and processes. Whether you manage one seasonal worker or a large year-round crew, good management can make the difference between making headway on your farm's […]