Free Webinars

September 16, 2025

Whether you’re considering becoming a sheep or goat farmer, have recently started, or have been raising them for many years, you’ll need to have a method for handling them. Sheep need to be sheared, both sheep and goats need health checks, hoof trims, deworming, ear tagging, weighing, trailer loading, and other herd interactions.

Photo Credit: BOLT Farm

February 4, 2025 @3pmET

Farm life is unpredictable, and emergencies with your livestock can happen at any time. Join us for this essential webinar on "First Aid Fundamentals for Livestock: Caring for Goats, Sheep and Cows", where we'll provide practical, hands-on knowledge to help you care for goats, sheep, and cows in critical situations.

February 14

Lydia Strand with Lydia’s Flock returns to continue sharing her years of experience with lambing. This session will focus on the newborn lamb.

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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.

November 30

Dr Allen Williams will address the facts about mRNA-based vaccines in livestock and explore how farmers and ranchers should respond to consumer concerns and confusion. How do we even know, as farmers and ranchers, whether we are administering mRNA-based vaccines or not?

October 7, 2025

Everyone knows that pigs appreciate trees for shade. But the right trees can offer very significant amounts of feed, allowing producers to significantly slash their feed costs during the growing season. Join to learn which trees make the most sense for producers, how to plant and protect them, and how to get started with silvopasture on your own farm. 

September 23, 2024

Anyone who raises poultry knows they love cover, and planting trees and shrubs for cover and shade just makes sense. We can also plant species that will feed your birds, reducing feed costs and increasing bird health. So join Trees for Graziers to learn about the fledgling field of poultry silvopasture.

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.

February 17, 2026

Anna and Shae Pesek co-own and operate Over the Moon Farm in rural eastern Iowa, where they raise farrow-to-finish Berkshire hogs and pastured poultry. They’ve been running a meat subscription since 2021, experimenting with different formats as their business has evolved. In this webinar, they’ll share how various subscription models have worked for them.

March 3, 2026

With AI, humane washing, greenwashing, and market fluctuations shaping consumer perception, livestock producers need clear, authentic marketing to stay competitive. This session, led by Michele Thorne, Executive Director of the Good Meat Project, will explore the 2026 marketing trends, threats, and opportunities you’ll need to know to stay ahead.

December 16, 2025

This webinar will help small, niche, and specialty farmers gain a practical understanding of the Schedule F (Form 1040), “Profit or Loss From Farming.”   We will outline best practices to help your books fit the format, and put a finer point on some vague terminology.  We'll also answer common questions about when to file, profitability expectations, and finding a farm tax accountant. 

December 9, 2025

After putting weeks, months, or years into producing a healthy and happy animal it's extremely important to make sure it is ready to process and properly handled to ensure the best customer experience and farm profitability.   

September 30, 2025

Discover how regenerative farmers are using Infinite Banking to finance operations, grow long-term wealth, and ensure a smooth transition to the next generation — without relying on banks or losing the farm.  

October 28, 2025

Join FACT grant administrators as they explain the Fund-a-Farmer grant process and Humane Farming funding opportunities.

Photo credit: Waddle Om Farm

December 2, 2025

Learn how to set up subscription box orders to generate monthly recurring revenue for your farm using easy-to-use software to set up your online store.

April 1, 2025 3pmET

Join us as we dig into what makes small scale farming viable and profitable, and how you can approach your farm venture strategically to make it work for you.

October 22, 2024

Join FACT grant administrators as they explain the Fund-a-Farmer grant process and Humane Farming funding opportunities.

November 6, 2024 12pm

The H-2A visa program makes it possible for farmers to bring in citizens of other countries for agricultural work in the United States. With a tight labor market, the visa program is experiencing a lot of growth – farmers who have never considered it before are taking a closer look.

December 9, 2024 12pm

It’s every farmer or rancher’s worst nightmare: Someone claims to have gotten sick from the food they produced. No matter how safe the operation is, the risk is always there. The good news is there are ways to manage and mitigate the impacts of this risk. We’ll discuss the best practices every farmer or rancher can adopt to get a foothold in managing their food safety liability exposure.

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

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!

December 14

Join Steve Roach, Director of FACT's Safe and Healthy Food Program and Madeleine Kleven, Safe and Healthy Food Program coordinator as they review some important topics that every livestock producer should know about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

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.

December 5

Join NC Choices Technical Program Specialist Lee Menius as we explore the basics of understanding your farm's financial goals, records, and how to use that understanding to evaluate new enterprises and pricing.

November 7

Join Dr Ivette Ruez as she shares her experience as a brain injury survivor and advocate for a more inviting and accepting Food System society.

February 17, 2026

Anna and Shae Pesek co-own and operate Over the Moon Farm in rural eastern Iowa, where they raise farrow-to-finish Berkshire hogs and pastured poultry. They’ve been running a meat subscription since 2021, experimenting with different formats as their business has evolved. In this webinar, they’ll share how various subscription models have worked for them.

March 3, 2026

With AI, humane washing, greenwashing, and market fluctuations shaping consumer perception, livestock producers need clear, authentic marketing to stay competitive. This session, led by Michele Thorne, Executive Director of the Good Meat Project, will explore the 2026 marketing trends, threats, and opportunities you’ll need to know to stay ahead.

March 10, 2026

Join us for an inspiring and informative session as Elizabeth shares her experience of hosting a farmstay on her partner's 5th-generation family farm since 2020. From the first seeds of the idea to building a unique guest experience rooted in heritage and hospitality, this webinar offers an authentic behind-the-scenes look at agritourism done right.

December 9, 2025

After putting weeks, months, or years into producing a healthy and happy animal it's extremely important to make sure it is ready to process and properly handled to ensure the best customer experience and farm profitability.   

January 6, 2026

Before retiring or submitting your letter of resignation, join this webinar to explore some items to consider when starting a farm.  Topics covered will include business structure, business planning, farm insurance, registering your farm, financing your farm and applying for USDA programs and services. 

December 2, 2025

Learn how to set up subscription box orders to generate monthly recurring revenue for your farm using easy-to-use software to set up your online store.

March 24, 2025 1pm ET

It's easy to sell a steak or pork chop... but what do you do with a pork shank, trotter or beef brisket? This webinar will give you 'tricks of the trade' in how to sell those problematic cuts at the farmer's market, whether it is simply how to cook them or a simple guide for your customers to cure at home. 

Presenter: Tanya Cauthen, Belmont Butchery

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!

February 6

More than 300 livestock farmers selling direct-to-consumer contributed to the 2nd annual ChopLocal national survey. Join Katie Olthoff as she shares some of the findings, including average gross sales, marketing techniques used by the most successful farms, and the impact of ecommerce on farm sales.

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.

December 5

Join NC Choices Technical Program Specialist Lee Menius as we explore the basics of understanding your farm's financial goals, records, and how to use that understanding to evaluate new enterprises and pricing.

November 7

Join Dr Ivette Ruez as she shares her experience as a brain injury survivor and advocate for a more inviting and accepting Food System society.