Getting your Farm Funded: Understanding FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer Grants
October 22, 2024
Join FACT grant administrators as they explain the Fund-a-Farmer grant process and Humane Farming funding opportunities.
Exploring H-2A Farm Workers
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.
Food Safety Basics
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.
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
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!
Antibiotics, Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship on the Farm
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.
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.
Basics of Farm Financials for Successful Pricing
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.
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.
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.
Getting your Farm Funded: Understanding FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer Grants.
November 1
Join Previous and Present Fund a Farmer grant administrators plus ASPCA’s Kara Shannon as they explain the Fund-a-Farmer grant process and Humane Farming funding opportunities.
Brain Injury: Disabilities and Agriculture
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.
Advocating for a More Humane Food System: Farmers & the 2023 Farm Bill
September 14
This presentation will discuss how higher-welfare farmers can play a critical advocacy role in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Selling Direct-to-Customer Whole and Half Pastured Hogs
This session will cover pros and cons, pricing, customer service, cut sheets, and more about selling pastured hogs as wholes and halves.
5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking
Join us for a webinar that will build knowledge and confidence around essential farm law issues. Led by staff from Farm Commons.
Story Brand Marketing for Local Meat
During this session, Pork Rhyne will coach you on exactly how to properly market to your ideal customer without compromising on your prices or integrity.
Intro to Farm Animal Welfare Certifications
Join us to learn the basics of farm animal welfare certification programs - what they are, the differences between existing programs, the value of certification, how to become certified, and funding opportunities to help you achieve certification.
How to Earn $30,000 Profit Per Acre With a Regenerative Farm
In this webinar you will learn the three secrets to having a successful regenerative farm.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Farm Websites
In this seminar we'll go over the basics of SEO and how to implement simple but impactful changes on your website to bring in leads for months or years to come.
Farm Liability & Insurance Basics
In this webinar we’ll discuss the essential points of liability and property insurance that every producer needs.