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SUMMARY:Farmer Finance Reflections! Community Call with the Staple Crop Growers Network
DESCRIPTION:Our final gathering in the 2026 Staple Crop Community Call series is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate all the hard work you’ve accomplished. Joined by Croatan Institute\, you will make a financial game plan for the winter months that is proactive in starting 2027 on the right foot. Review successful practices for record keeping\, understanding enterprise budgets\, looking at farm specific accounting\, and more! Croatan Institute staff will share additional tools and details about one-on-one tailored approaches to financing for niche farm businesses. This webinar is part of an ongoing series focused on the food crops that sustain us\, connect us to our heritage\, and help us adapt to changing climates and food systems. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences from the field. Participants will also connect with fellow farmers\, and resource providers from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute\, Michigan Food & Farming Systems\, Fondy Food Center\, and Fresher Together. Together\, we’ll learn about upcoming workshops\, training opportunities\, and available one-on-one support. You’ll also be introduced to USDA programs that may be a good fit for your farm business.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/farmer-finance-reflections-community-call-with-the-staple-crop-growers-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Farm Management and Economics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fields Agricultural Institute":MAILTO:web@michaelfields.org
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SUMMARY:OSPREY Seed Equipment Webinar: Fundamental Tools\, Scales\, and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic\, Organic Seed Alliance\, seed growers\, farmers\, and extension specialists for a practical\, 90-minute webinar on the foundations of seed processing equipment. It’s free and open to the public. Please register in advance! Whether you’re processing small batches for on-farm use or scaling up for commercial production\, understanding seed equipment is essential for seed quality and efficiency. This session will introduce equipment options and selection\, equipment for increasing yield\, equipment at various scales of production and mechanization types\, and equipment for harvest\, cleaning\, and storage. Presenters will share hands-on experience\, so that participants will gain insight into how to improve seed quality\, reduce labor\, and develop processes that fit their farm’s size and production goals.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/osprey-seed-equipment-webinar-fundamental-tools-scales-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Organic Crop Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Seed Alliance":MAILTO:info@seedalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T110000
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SUMMARY:Organic Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Organic Job Fair\, a national online event designed to connect job seekers with employers across the organic agriculture sector. Taking place on November 5\, from 11 AM to 3 PM PST / 1 to 5 PM CST / 2 to 6 PM EST. \nFree to job seekers and employers with job openings in the organic agriculture sector. Browse openings across a wide range of organizations\, ask questions\, schedule interviews\, and network. Positions featured at the fair are expected to range from internships and entry-level roles to mid-career opportunities\, making the event relevant to both emerging professionals and experienced sector veterans. \nRegistration open now for jobseekers and employers.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-job-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Farmers Association (OFA)":MAILTO:info@organicfarmersassociation.org
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