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SUMMARY:Great Plains Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Conference WORKSHOPS January 9th conference & Trade Show January 10-11th\n\nWelcome to the 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference! \nWe are excited to invite you to join us from January 9-11 for an enriching experience at the premier event for vegetable\, fruit\, cut flower\, and specialty crop growers from across Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri\, South Dakota\, and Nebraska. Each year\, this 3-day conference draws 350-400 dedicated growers\, ranging from full-time farm market vendors to part-time diversified horticulture producers\, for a deep dive into the latest industry trends and practices. \nKick off the conference on Thursday\, January 9th\, with our full-day\, topic-specific workshops\, which are available for a separate admission fee. These focused sessions offer an opportunity to delve into specialized areas\, including Hard Cider\, Marketing Boot Camp\, and Nut Orchards. \nThe main conference takes place on Friday\, January 10th\, and Saturday\, January 11th\, featuring a diverse range of educational tracks. Throughout these two days\, you can attend concurrent sessions covering vital topics such as: \n\nBusiness Development & Marketing\nVegetable Production\nGreenhouse & Hydroponic Production\nProtected Culture (Tunnels)\nIntegrated Pest Management\nForest Farming\nS ARE Farmer Forum\nTree Fruits/Small Fruits\nOrganic/Regenerative Farming\nCut Flowers\n\nIn addition to the informative sessions\, our conference also includes a vibrant trade show with over 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in the industry. \nThe 2025 conference will be held from 9th -11th of January at Missouri Western University\, St. Joseph\, MO and will be in-person. To register and for more information\, please visit: Great Plains Growers Conference – 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference \nFor additional information: GPGC c/o Buchanan County Extension\, 4125 Mitchell Ave.\, St. Joseph\, MO 64507\, Tel. 816-279-1691 Email:  Buchananco@missouri.edu  \nSee you in January!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/great-plains-growers-conference-2/
LOCATION:Missouri Western University\, 4525 Downs Drive\, Saint Joseph\, MO\, 64507\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Day Event – Please Read:\nThis four-part farm succession planning workshop series is produced through a partnership by extension professionals at Kansas State University\, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, and Purdue University.  Each session will be held at in-person sites across Kansas\, Nebraska\, and Indiana.  The program will feature a livestreamed keynote presentation and local hands-on activity to motivate participants to create farm succession plans and facilitate family and business conversations around this vital topic.  Sixty-three in-person sites are available across these three states\, as well as a fully online version of the program.\nProgram Description\nAccording to US Census data\, 70% of U.S. farmland will transfer to the next generation in the next 20 years. The impact of farms transitioning\, either successfully to the next generation or unsuccessfully in the form of a land and estate sale\, has implications for rural communities and rural prosperity. As farms become fewer and larger\, population decline has hurt many rural areas\, affecting the economic viability of more than just those directly on farms. \nThis hands-on evening workshop series will provide educational presentations and resources to motivate participants to start the farm transition planning process or review their current transition plan. Communication\, financial\, and legal aspects will all be covered.  The goal is for participants to acquire knowledge they can apply directly to their own farm/ranch situation. \nParticipants must register for the entire 4-part series\, as sessions will build upon each other. \nThis program is just one example of K-State Research and Extension’s commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion.  While the program is designed to highlight women’s issues in agriculture\, it is open to any participant without regard to sex. \nFor more information\, contact Robin Reid\, K-State Agricultural Economics at 785-532-0964 or robinreid@ksu.edu(link is external). \nProgram Schedule\n**Note that times listed are in Central Time Zone.  For the Syracuse & Goodland locations\, all session will start at 4:30 pm Mountain Time*** \nJanuary 21st\, 2025:\n5:00 pm Registration & Dinner\n5:30 pm Motivation for Succession Planning – A Personal Story\n7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion\n8:00 pm End \nJanuary 28th\, 2025:\n5:00 pm Dinner\n5:30 pm Family Communication around Estate and Transition Planning – Ashlee Westerhold and LaVell Winsor\, K-State Ag Economics\n7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion\n8:00 pm End \nFebruary 4th\, 2025:\n5:00 pm Dinner\n5:30 pm Financial Aspects of Estate and Transition Plans – Jessica Groskopf\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension\n7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion\n8:00 pm End \nFebruary 11th\, 2025:\n5:00 pm Dinner\n5:30 pm Legal Aspects of Putting Your Plan into Place – Holly Dobbs\, Esq.\, Dobbs & Folz\, LLC\n7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion\n8:00 pm End \nRegistration Information\nThe registration fee for in-person attendance is $60.00 before Jan. 12th\, 2025\, which includes all four nights meals and educational materials.   The fee increases to $75.00 after Jan. 12th\, 2025\, and a workbook is not guaranteed.  For in-person registration\, the fee will be collected at the local site the first night of the program. In-person participation is HIGHLY encouraged\, if at all possible. \nA fully online option is available for $75.00 for family members that may live out of state or people that cannot participate in an in-person site.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/leaving-a-lasting-legacy-for-midwestern-farm-women/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="K-State University":MAILTO:robinreid@ksu.edu
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SUMMARY:Kansas Black Farmers Association Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bluemont Room in the K-State Student Union for an engaging event featuring the latest updates on programs like Land Access\, Organic TOPP\, and the 2501 Socially Disadvantaged initiative. Key discussions will explore the future of agriculture and land access\, the vital connection between soil health and farm health\, and updates from our partners at Sodexo and Freshpoint. Don’t miss our special guest speaker\, Hardisha Fairbands from Global Impact Operations at General Mills\, sharing her expertise on global agricultural operations and sustainability. \nKansas Black Farmers has an emphasis on supporting and educating black famers on resources. \nVisit our website to register (free registration and event): KBFA | Kansas Black Farmers Association
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/kansas-black-farmers-association-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Bluemont Room K-State Student Union\, 918 N M.L.K. Jr. Drive\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Black Farmer's Association":MAILTO:kbfa@kbfa.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Regional Specialty Crop Training and Networking Workshops—KS Farm-to-School Program
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Farm to School Regional Workshops to explore ways to connect producers and schools to purchase locally grown Specialty Crop products! Registrations are limited. There are 4 workshops to choose from. \nLearning/Networking Sessions are scheduled:  \n\n\nThursday\, January 30—Hutchinson – ESSDACK Learning Center\, 1500 East 11th Ave. Deadline is January 16. \n\n\nThursday\, February 6—Lyons- Rice County Extension Office\, 701 E Main St. Deadline to register is January 23. \n\n\nFriday\, February 7—Caldwell – Sugar Sisters Restaurant\, 20 S Main St. Deadline to register is January 24. \n\n\nTuesday\, February 13—Kansas City\, MO- Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council\, 3700 Woodland Ave. Deadline to register is January 30. \n\n\nWorkshops are scheduled 9am to 3pm. \n Register here: 2025 Regional Specialty Crop Training and Networking Workshops—KS Farm-to-School Program — Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/2025-regional-specialty-crop-training-and-networking-workshops-ks-farm-to-school-program/
LOCATION:ESSDACK Learning Center\, 1500 E 11th Avenue\, Hutchison\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Specialty Crop Grower's Association":MAILTO:info@kscga.org
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SUMMARY:NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society (NSAS) is a nonprofit\, grassroots membership organization. Initiated over 40 years ago by farmer members\, NSAS has grown into a dynamic organization with members from across Nebraska. We welcome farmers\, eaters\, supporters of local food and everyone with an interest in our lands and communities. Join us for the NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference in 2025! \n\n\nWhen:\n\nJan 31\, 2025\, 7:30 AM – Feb 01\, 2025\, 5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere:\n\nLied Lodge and Conference Center\,\n\n\n2700 Sylvan Rd\, Nebraska City\, NE 68410\, USA\n\n\nCost:\nRange from $80.00 to $150.00\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit the registration link: NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference – 2025 | My Site
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/nsas-annual-healthy-farms-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Lied Lodge and Conference Center\, 2700 Sylvan Rd\, Nebraska City\, NE\, 68410\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:KDA Farmer’s Market & Food Producer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer six regional Local Food Producer Workshops to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers\, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. \nWorkshop topics will vary slightly by location. Highlighted topics include: \n\nMarketing\nFood Safety\nRegulations on Selling Meat\, Eggs and Poultry\nSales Tax for Vendors\nKansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Training\n\nKDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees. \nDates and locations for the Local Food Producer Workshops are as follows: \nFriday\, January 31 — Manhattan: Pottorf Hall\, Riley County Fairgrounds \nSaturday\, February 1 — Wichita: Sedgwick County Extension Education Center \nFriday\, February 7 — Olathe: K-State Olathe \nFriday\, February 21 — Chanute: Neosho County Community College \nFriday\, February 28 — Hays: K-State Agricultural Research Center \nFriday\, March 28 — Garden City: Southwest Research–Extension Center \nRegistration for the workshops is now open and is $25 per participant. Registration and more information can be found at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMworkshop\, at K-State Research and Extension\, ksre-learn.com/food-producer-workshops\, or at local extension offices. \nFor more information\, contact Robin Dolby\, KDA’s From the Land of Kansas marketing coordinator\, at 785-564-6756 or fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov. The workshops are funded by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops\, Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program\, and sponsored by KSRE and KDA.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/kda-farmers-market-food-producer-workshop/
LOCATION:Pottorf Hall\, Riley County Fairgrounds\, 1726 Avery Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66506\, United States
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