Thank you to all those who have attended our Teleconference Workshops, they were a huge success. Upcoming Teleconference Workshops
Conference Line: 515-604-9000 // Access Code: 397036#
Zoom Webinar Link : TBA
Make up Classes - Please call to set up date - 954-434-8220
Conference Line: 515-604-9000 // Access Code: 397036#
Zoom Webinar Link : TBA
- March 3, 2020 - Marketing Plan Part 1 & Part 2
- March 10, 2020 - Local Food Marketing Network/Direct Marketing Part 1 & Part 2
- March 17, 2020 - Agri-Tourism – Part 1 & Part 2
Make up Classes - Please call to set up date - 954-434-8220
March 19, 2019 - AGRI-TOURISM – A NEW PATH FOR TODAY’S AGRICULTURE FARMERS MARKET, ROAD SIDE MARKET AND ON FARM FARMERS MARKET WITH FARM TOURS PART 2
March 12, 2019 - Agri-Tourism – A New Path for Today’s Agriculture Farmers Market, Road Side Market and on Farm Farmers Market with Farm Tours Part 1
February 19, 2019 - Development of Local Direct Food Marketing Network/Direct Marketing
February 12, 2019 - Development of Local Direct Food Marketing Network/Direct Marketing
February 5, 2019 - Developing and Using an Effective Marketing Plan Part 2
January 29, 2019 - Developing and Using an Effective Marketing Plan Part 1
January 22, 2019 - GETTING THE BASICS FIRST (FARM REGISTRATION AND CREATING FARM RECORDS WITH USDA)
May 22, 2018
Successful Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers on
Small and Medium size Farmers/USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
Topics to be discussed:
Successful Marketing Strategy and How to Mitigate Marketing Risks:
Small and Medium size Farmers/USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
Topics to be discussed:
Successful Marketing Strategy and How to Mitigate Marketing Risks:
- How to Sell Products?
-Wholesale
-Direct Marketing - GAP Certification
- Costing and Pricing
- Post Harvesting Handling
- Washing & Food Safety
- Sorting and Grading
- Packaging
- Value added
- Distribution
- Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
- New USDA/FSA Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP)
March 19, 2018
Protect Your Farm with Risk Management Tools!!
The USDA has several agencies such Farm Service Agency (FSA), Rural Development (RD), and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) that have several programs to assist farmers with their farming enterprise.
In addition, many farmers work better in groups so they can support each other in marketing, purchasing power, and sharing technical information but most do not know how to start a farm group.
The USDA has several agencies such Farm Service Agency (FSA), Rural Development (RD), and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) that have several programs to assist farmers with their farming enterprise.
In addition, many farmers work better in groups so they can support each other in marketing, purchasing power, and sharing technical information but most do not know how to start a farm group.
March 12, 2018
Organize Your Records with Farm Record Keeping
Topics Discussed:
Topics Discussed:
- Three Shoe Box Record Keeping
- How recording affects farm productivity?
- Recap on Schedule F Tax Form
February 27, 2018
Business and Marketing Plan-Review
Topic: Business Model Canvas Re-Cap and Marketing Plan Re-Cap
Speaker: Dr. Scott
Topic: Business Model Canvas Re-Cap and Marketing Plan Re-Cap
Speaker: Dr. Scott
February 26, 2018
Save with Proper Tax Strategy
Its tax time again and farmers need to file their taxes correctly. Join us for this interesting workshop. Dr. Thomas McConnell, the presenter, is not only an expert in this area, but is also a very good teacher.
Its tax time again and farmers need to file their taxes correctly. Join us for this interesting workshop. Dr. Thomas McConnell, the presenter, is not only an expert in this area, but is also a very good teacher.
May 15, 2017
Business and Marketing Plan-Review
Topic: Business Model Canvas Re-Cap and Marketing Plan Re-Cap
Speaker: Dr. Scott
Topic: Business Model Canvas Re-Cap and Marketing Plan Re-Cap
Speaker: Dr. Scott
March 27, 2017
Financial Planning and Farm Tax Part II
Topic: What all farmers need to know about their taxes and schedule F? Big tax savings for farmers.
Invite your accountant and/or person who files your taxes
Speaker: Dr. Thomas McConnell
Topic: What all farmers need to know about their taxes and schedule F? Big tax savings for farmers.
Invite your accountant and/or person who files your taxes
Speaker: Dr. Thomas McConnell
February 22, 2017
UDSA program Summary
Topic: This workshop will summarize all you need to know about USDA program for small farmers
Speaker: Marcia Scott
Topic: This workshop will summarize all you need to know about USDA program for small farmers
Speaker: Marcia Scott
February 21, 2017
FSA Programs: NAP, Farm Loan, Microloan
Topic: Get the details from USDA/FSA representative about farm insurance, Farm loan, micro-loan and much more.
Speakers: Debby Fletcher, Carmen Rodriquez, and Marcia Scott
Topic: Get the details from USDA/FSA representative about farm insurance, Farm loan, micro-loan and much more.
Speakers: Debby Fletcher, Carmen Rodriquez, and Marcia Scott
January 24, 2017
NRCS Programs
Topic: Get the details from USDA/ NRCS Representative about grants for Hoop House, Farm Irrigation, cross fencing and much more.
Speakers: David DeMaio and Rosa Reyes
Topic: Get the details from USDA/ NRCS Representative about grants for Hoop House, Farm Irrigation, cross fencing and much more.
Speakers: David DeMaio and Rosa Reyes
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January 23, 2017
What all Beginning Farmers need to know? Part III
Topic: Resources you need for your farm to succeed. USDA resource for farmers and eligibility?
Speaker: Dr. S Scott
Topic: Resources you need for your farm to succeed. USDA resource for farmers and eligibility?
Speaker: Dr. S Scott
| What Beginning Farmers Need to Know Part 3 Dr. Scott |
January 10, 2017
What all Beginning Farmers need to know? Part II
Topic: How to start a successful farm?
Speakers: Dr. S. Scott and Dr. B. Colley
Topic: How to start a successful farm?
Speakers: Dr. S. Scott and Dr. B. Colley
January 9, 2017
What all Beginning Farmers need to know? Part I
Topic: How to create a Farm Plan?
Speaker: Dr. S. Scott and Dr. Nancy Roe
Topic: How to create a Farm Plan?
Speaker: Dr. S. Scott and Dr. Nancy Roe
| What Beginning Farmers Need to Know Part I Dr Roe |