Silvopasture on a Shoestring

March 20. 2024

Well-planned silvopasture can provide shade to improve livestock comfort & productivity, fodder in extreme weather, and beautiful habitat for wildlife. Join Joshua Greene from Trees For Graziers as he shares establishment techniques, protection methods, and silvopasture tree species being used at Greene Kitchen Farm and many livestock farms in the Northeast. Shoestring methods for jump starting your silvopasture will be discussed as well as other resources to 'start small, start now’ in order to take your grazing to new heights.

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Farm Property Insurance Basics

March 26, 2024

Running a farm or ranch business often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day success. If these valuable resources are lost or damaged, it can be devastating to profitability. Different types of property insurance can help address this risk, but only if the farmer clearly understands how these products work. Does your operation have the coverage it needs? Get clear on what items on your operation you want covered from the perils that are of top concern to you with this webinar

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A Beginners Guide to Incubation

February 21, 2024

Ever dreamt of hatching your own adorable baby chicks? Join the Fowl Guru, Nicolle Ferrier from Sugar Feather Farm, in this step-by-step webinar as she guides you through the essentials of poultry incubation. From selecting the right incubator to mastering temperature and environmental conditions, Nicolle makes chick hatching accessible to everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the art of incubation – she'll show you how it's done with expertise and practical tips.

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How Soil Health and Plant Diversity Influences Animal and Human Health

March 4

How we farm or ranch matters. Recent research and farm case studies clearly show that soil biology and plant species diversity play a crucial role in both the health of our livestock and our own health. They also play an important role in ecosystem and climate health. In this webinar we will explore the relationships between how we manage our farms and the ultimate outcome. Join Allen Williams as we will discuss why what you do matters, what are the critical steps we need to take and how we can all participate.

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Maximize Your On Line Store

January 16. 2024

Ecommerce can be a game changer for your direct-to-consumer meat business, but there are several important things to consider to optimize your online sales. In this webinar, Katie Olthoff with ChopLocal will share the best practices for your ecommerce store to help you get the most bang for your buck!

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Preparations for the Lambing Season Part 1: The Ewe

January 30

The lambing season is a critical time for sheep producers, marking the arrival of new life and the continuation of the flock. However, it can also be a challenging period, requiring careful management and intervention to ensure the health and well-being of both ewes and lambs.

In this informative webinar, Lydia Strand with Lydia's Flock, will delve into the intricacies of lambing, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate this crucial phase of sheep production.

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Telling the story of your farm: The Benefits of Pasture Raised Meats 

January 11. 2024

Are you struggling with how to share your farm story in a way that engages customers? Do you have trouble weaving in the nutritional benefits pasture raised meats offer in a way that makes sense to the consumer? In this webinar April Parms Jones will teach you the art of storytelling and how mastering this skill will help increase profitability, customer engagement and retention.

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Employment Law Basics

September 28

This webinar will teach the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer. Folks will learn where they need to learn more and where they can sit back with confidence, no matter where they are in their farming journey.

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Forming a LLC

October 10

Presented by Rachel Armstrong this webinar will cover why a LLC is a good risk management tool, best practices to implement and how to keep your LLC in good legal shape. N matter where you are in your LLC journey this webinar will have something for everyone.

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