Join us at Glendale Ridge Vineyard for an early evening farm tour to learn about resources, ideas, and need-to-know information for engaging the public on your farm. We will discuss the many ways that farms can provide education, experiences, and products, and how to assess if an agri-tourism enterprise is the right direction for […]
Make the most of your livestock operation by sequencing a combination of annual, perennial, and stored forages to feed your ruminant animals. Kent Solberg, Grazing and Livestock Specialist with the Sustainable Farming Association, will discuss options for building a forage chain. Join us to learn how a well-designed forage chain can offer multiple benefits to […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as […]
On May 31st and June 1st, 2018 The Strolling of the Heifers and Windham Grows will be sponsoring the Slow Living Summit in Brattleboro, VT. This year's topic is The Future of Food Entrepreneurship. See the Summit website for details: www.slowlivingsummit.org Phone for info: 617-669-2125
Please join New Entry Sustainable Food Project and the Legal Food Hub for Employment Law for the Farm: Q & A Webinar. As the farming season begins, do you have last minute questions about the legal implications of your farm apprentice program? Do you have questions about the agricultural exemption from minimum wage? Wondering whether […]
A weekend of fun and education for the whole family, built around the world-famous, agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Come down to Brattleboro’s historic Main Street on Saturday, June 2! 2018 Parade theme: MAY THE FARMS BE WITH YOU The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp with scores of lovable heifer calves, groomed, […]
Come learn about assistance and loans offered by the SBA, USDA, FSA and other support organizations that can help you start or grow your business or farm! Special Guests Congressman McGovern and SBA Region 1 Administrator Wendell Davis 8:30 – 9:00 Registration/Networking/Refreshments 9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks, SBA New England Regional Administrator 9:15 – 9:30 […]
Marketing can help you decide what to grow or produce, choose where and how you want to sell it, differentiate yourself from other farmers, and make effective use of social media and other marketing tools. Learn the basics to doing your own marketing or supervising someone else. This series of 4 webinars is designed as […]