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SUMMARY:Growing for Market - Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Resources for Commercial fruit & vegetable growers preparing for Farmer’s Markets. \nThere are multiple dates and locations for this event- please see below.\nSession Topics: \nPesticide Updates – Learn about how pesticides can impact the growth of your plants\, how it moves to non-target plants and what herbicide injury on your plants. Participants will also learn what to do to help protect your plants from drift and what to do if they are hit by herbicide drift. \nPricing and Marketing – Standing out at a market can be a challenge!  Join us as we talk about branding your booth at the market and how to decide what your marketing plan and pricing strategy is going to look like going into the 2024 selling season. \nEcology of Production – Growing and managing a healthy crop is about more than just the plants. Supporting pollinators and other beneficial insects and wildlife can be just as important to the success of your harvest. Non-crop plants can increase productivity while decreasing inputs. From pollinator-friendly buffer strips to cover crops. This will provide some basic background and tips to support the whole ecosystem that is your farm. \nResource Panel – Learn more about your local resources to assist you in growing your operation.  Resources may include: local NRCS\, Farm-to-School\, SARE\, and other groups that are focused on helping and promoting producers in your local area. \n  \nSites include: \n\nScottsbluff\, Panhandle Research and Extension Center – Bluestem Room\, Wednesday\, March 27th 8am-noon\nNorfolk\, Northeast Community College\, Thursday\, March 28th 1-5pm\nNorth Platte\, Lincoln County Extension Office\, Friday\, April 12th 8am-noon\nNebraska City\, Kimmel Orchard\, Tuesday\, April 23rd 8am-noon\n\n$25 per person at all of the locations. \nFor more information\, contact any member of the Growing for Market team. Register now \nCONTACT: \n\nDavid Lott\, Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties | 308-532-2683\nIan Peterson\, Dodge County | 402-727-2775\nEmily Stine\, Panhandle Research & Extension Center | 308-632-1230\nNicole Stoner\, Gage County | 402-223-1384\nCarol Waters\, Cass County | 402-267-2205
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/growing-for-market/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Preventive Control Qualified Individual (Human Food) Training
DESCRIPTION:*There are additional dates for this training. See below. \nAs per the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, all registered food manufacturing facilities that manufacture\, process\, pack\, or hold human food must abide by the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule’s new food safety requirements specified in 21 CFR Part 117. \nAdditionally\, each registered entity must have a Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) to develop an effective food safety plan that ensures the safety of finished food products. \nA PCQI is a qualified individual who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the FDA or be otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system. This course/ training helps food professionals learn the latest food safety issues and regulations that affect their products and as well as how to develop and implement effective preventive control programs and appropriate corrective actions. \nAdditionally\, this training will help the participants to lead\, manage\, and monitor FSMA specific requirements such as Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC) rule ensuring safety of the finished food products. \nWho should attend this training: \n\nQuality assurance and quality control\nPersonnel line supervisors\, operators\, sanitation supervisors\nQuality managers\, and owners\n\nThis training is free for the Missouri participants (with a limit of 30 participants). \nWho is eligible for this NO COST PCQI (Human Food) Training: \n\nSmall food producers in Missouri\nSmall Farmers in Missouri\nStart up food companies in Missouri\nState and local food inspectors in Missouri\n\nDates and Times:\nApril 2 & 3: 8 AM – 5 PM\nApril 4: 8 AM – 12 PM \nLunch will be provided on April 2 & 3. \nFor more information\, please contact Kantha Channaiah\, lchannaiah@missouri.edu\, 573-882-2673.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/preventive-control-qualified-individual-human-food-training/
LOCATION:Eckles Event Hall-Dep. Food Science\, MU-Columbia\, 1400 Rollins St\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In Person Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MU Extension - University of Missouri":MAILTO: lchannaiah@missouri.edu
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SUMMARY:Women Landowners Ag Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:For 22 years it has been the intent of the conference to educate women whose lives are rooted in the agricultural community.  We hope you join us for a day filled with informative sessions on issues that affect your farm and daily lives. \nThis years topics include: \n\nAttracting and the Benefits of Pollinators\nFlock to Fork: The Basics of Poultry Farming for Eggs and Meat\nKnow Your Numbers: Mastering Farm Finances\nCompanion Planting/Trap Planting: Keeping Pest where they belong\nSocial Media Marketing for Farm Businesses\nCo-grazing with Small Ruminants\nSmall Farm Business Planning\nLand Values\, Rental Rates and Arrangements\n\nLearn from each other and knowledgeable speakers and visit with others in our our ag community. Representatives from USDA\, FSA and NRCS will be in attendance to visit about programs. Network with other ladies who share similar interests in agricultural. We welcome you to our conference. \nPlease RSVP by April 1st.  \nCost: $30 \nContact: Katie Neuner\, neunercm@missouri.edu\, 660-584-3658 \nPartners:\nFSA
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/women-landowners-ag-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Concordia Community Center\, 802 S Gordon\, Concordia\, MO\, 64020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Fresh Fridays at the Micro Market - Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Fresh Fridays at the Micro Market in April!  \nThe Micro Market is open for Fridays in April from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on April 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th.  \nIt’s a soft launch\, so expect a showcase of limited-edition\, farm-fresh goodies and produce. \n Each Friday brings a new lineup of seasonal delights we are testing out\, while supplies last. \nA project of No More Empty Pots.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/fresh-fridays-at-the-micro-market-omaha-ne/
LOCATION:Micro Market – No More Empty Pots\, 2120 N. 30th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Feeding our Future: Local Foods Roundtable - Montgomery County\, Iowa
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URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/feeding-our-future-local-foods-roundtable-montgomery-county-iowa/
LOCATION:Stadium 34\, 1200 Senate Ave.\, Red Oak\, IA
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Path to Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, has hosted a series of regional economic development workshops on the “Path to Prosperity” in States and Territories across the country to provide small businesses (including farmers and ranchers) the resources and tools they need to grow their businesses. \nThe partnership and workshops align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Executive Order on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” and show the Department’s commitment to increase access to USDA’s products and services and improve service delivery in rural and underserved communities. \nMidwest Path to Prosperity in Maryville\, MO – Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024:  Zoom Registration \n(Northwest Missouri State University\, Agricultural Learning Center\, 22893 U.S. Highway 71\, Maryville\, MO 64468. In-person (150 max. capacity) or virtual registration). \nWest Coast Path to Prosperity in Fresno\, CA – Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \nMid-Atlantic Path to Prosperity in Winston-Salem\, NC – June (TBD) \nSouthwest Path to Prosperity in Salt Lake City\, UT – August (TBD) \nKetchikan\, AK – September (TBD) \nMontgomery\, AL – Late Oct./Early Nov. (TBD) \nPresenters will discuss: \n\nIncentivizing unbanked and under-banked small business owners and individuals to establish a sustainable relationship with an insured financial institution\,\nExpanding technical assistance and financial education for small business owners and individuals to improve their bankability\,\nIncreasing the number of SBA certified lenders to provide access to capital for small\, minority\, and underserved businesses\, and\nDeveloping contracting relationships with Federal government and private industry partners.\n\nTargeted attendees include small businesses\, financial institutions\, community development financial institutions (CDFIs)\, trade groups\, local\, state\, and Federal agencies\, community leaders\, nonprofits\, and community-based staff representing organizations. \nFor questions or information: Mr. David Ramos\, Senior Community Affairs Specialist\, FDIC at daramos@fdic.gov
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/path-to-prosperity/
LOCATION:NWMSU Agricultural Learning Center\, 22893 U.S. Highway 71\, Maryville\, 64468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Millsap Farms Walk: Early Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Millsap Farms Walk: Early Cut Flowers. \nJoin Curtis and Kimby as they tour the early cut flowers on Millsap Farms. We’ll discuss Snap Dragons\, Ranunculus\, Anemones\, and other flowers that can be grown for a Mother’s Day market. \nNo registration is necessary for this in person event. Please be sure to bring a water bottle\, comfortable walking shoes\, sunscreen\, and bug repellent if you desire. Visit websites for additional information – see below. \nThis work is supported by 2501 grant AO222501X443G029 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \nVisit Millsap Farms website for additional information here: https://www.millsapfarms.com/ \nVisit Springfield Community Gardens for additional information here: https://www.springfieldcommunitygardens.org/events/millsap-farms-walk-early-cut-flowers \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/millsap-farms-walk-early-cut-flowers/
LOCATION:Millsap Farms\, 6593 N Emu Lane\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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