Introduction to Pastured Pigs for Profit
Join us for an introductory conversation about the production and marketing of pigs raised in pasture settings.
A Deeper Dive into Kunekune Pigs
We will discuss Kunekune breed history and characteristics, optimal conditions for their health and well-being, and niche products derived from Kunekune that can maximize the return on your investments.
Enticing Animals to Eat “Unpalatable” Plants
Join FACT and guest presenter Dr. Fred Provenza to discuss how understanding processes that underlie foraging behavior can be used to entice animals to eat “unpalatable” plants.
Botanicals & Tips for Natural Livestock Management
This talk will focus on plants that provide health for your animals, touching on nutritional aspects of commonly encountered plants as well as forages that provide anti-parasitic compounds and plant based medicines for individual animals.
Business Structure Basics
Choosing the right business structure for a farm or ranch business shouldn’t be hard. In this webinar, we’ll walk through the tax advantages and business practices that make sense for your situation.
Beef Up Your Farm’s Branding and Online Presence
Join us to learn tips for maintaining a strong brand to tell your story and promote your products. We'll discuss how to choose a branding strategy, how to position your website for maximum visibility, and how to strengthen your online presence by using email and social media to support your brand.
Operating a Meat CSA
Thinking about starting a meat CSA for your farm business? Our panelists will discuss the different CSA models that they use and the lessons they've learned along the way.
Raising Pastured Poultry During an Avian Flu Outbreak
Join FACT and APPPA (American Pastured Poultry Producers Association) to address questions and concerns about raising pastured poultry during a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak.
Medicinal Grazing for Small Ruminants
Chemical dewormers for small ruminants are becoming less effective at a startling rate. Join guest presenter Kirsten Robertson on her journey to becoming chemical dewormer free with her goats and sheep.
Grazing for Resilience - Bouncing Forward from Catastrophic Events
This webinar will delve into grazing management strategies that will help insulate your operation from catastrophes like drought, flood, and fire. Learn how to build resilient soils, plants and businesses by using your most powerful tool: the ability to plan, observe and adapt to whatever nature dishes out.
Woodland Conversion to Silvopasture Part 1: Assessing a Woods for Silvopasture
What woods are a good fit for silvopasture? Learn how to identify promising sites, and which ones to leave alone.
Converting Woodland to Silvopasture Part 2: Thinning, Clearing, and Establishing Forage and Fodder
Learn a range of techniques to thin trees, remove vegetation, and set a woodland up for efficient grazing.
Federal Funding and Financing for Farmers
Provides an overview of the USDA loan, grant, cost-share, conservation, and insurance programs that are available to sustainable farmers. NSAC’s Ferd Hoefner discusses the many programs offered by the USDA that help farmers succeed.
Get Your Farm Funded – Tips for Applying to Grants
Learn about the types of funding available for farmers and gain pointers for crafting a successful proposal.
Federal Funding Opportunities for Livestock Farmers
Join FACT and Margaret Krome, an experienced grant writer with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, to learn how to succeed at using federal programs to support your farm or sustainable agriculture initiatives. March 10, 2021.
Farm Loans: How and When to Use Debt to Finance Your Farm Business
Growing a food and farm business often requires taking on debt. The right loans can help, but it is important to know when and where to seek funding, and which lending opportunities best suit your purpose.
Facebook Groups - You Secret Weapon for Customer Care, Loyalty and Profits
Join us to explore how a Facebook group can foster community, trust, creativity, and deeper relationships. You’ll learn strategies to get people talking, sharing ideas, and ultimately grow your customer into super-buyers.
Understanding Your Farm Income Statement
This webinar will discuss the importance of financial statements, processes such as bookkeeping, and what your Profit & Loss is telling you.
Understanding Your Farm Balance Sheet
This webinar will explore what your balance sheet is telling you, including: what’s in a debt schedule, accounting for inventory, keeping track of equity ownership, how legal formation affects money in your business, and tools for managing cash flow.