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SUMMARY:Office Hours: Farm Stand Expansion and Value-Added Strategies in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:The Heartland Regional Food Business Center invites you to join our upcoming Office Hours sessions focused on “Farm Stand Expansion and Value-Added Strategies in Nebraska.” Whether you’re looking to grow your existing farm stand or exploring value-added opportunities\, this session will provide practical guidance and answer your specific questions. \n  \nSESSION DETAILS: \n– Wednesday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM CT \n– Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT \nTOPICS INCLUDE: \n– Expanding existing farm stands for increased customer traffic \n– Implementing value-added strategies to enhance profitability \n– Navigating regulations and requirements for farm direct sales \n– Marketing tactics to boost visibility and sales \n– Potential funding opportunities through the Business Builder Subaward program \nHRFBC NEBRASKA TEAM: \n– Rulon Taylor – Host \n– Benjamin Jewell – TA Provider \n– Timothy Thielen – Co-Host \nREGISTRATION LINKS: \n– Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/RkpAju7ySlmtLvDhfITvoQ \n– Thursdays 12-1pm: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/pCES2bT2TyiFiWV3HUYchw \n  \nThese sessions provide a great opportunity to get your specific questions answered in a supportive environment. Both new and experienced producers are welcome! Please feel free to forward this invitation to others who might benefit from this information. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/office-hours-farm-stand-expansion-and-value-added-strategies-in-nebraska/
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SUMMARY:Office Hours: Farm Stand Expansion and Value-Added Strategies in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:The Heartland Regional Food Business Center invites you to join our upcoming Office Hours sessions focused on “Farm Stand Expansion and Value-Added Strategies in Nebraska.” Whether you’re looking to grow your existing farm stand or exploring value-added opportunities\, this session will provide practical guidance and answer your specific questions. \n  \nSESSION DETAILS: \n– Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT \nTOPICS INCLUDE: \n– Expanding existing farm stands for increased customer traffic \n– Implementing value-added strategies to enhance profitability \n– Navigating regulations and requirements for farm direct sales \n– Marketing tactics to boost visibility and sales \n– Potential funding opportunities through the Business Builder Subaward program \nHRFBC NEBRASKA TEAM: \n– Rulon Taylor – Host \n– Benjamin Jewell – TA Provider \n– Timothy Thielen – Co-Host \nREGISTRATION LINK: \n– Thursdays 12-1pm: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/pCES2bT2TyiFiWV3HUYchw \n  \nThese sessions provide a great opportunity to get your specific questions answered in a supportive environment. Both new and experienced producers are welcome! Please feel free to forward this invitation to others who might benefit from this information. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/office-hours-farm-stand-expansion-and-value-added-strategies-in-nebraska-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Nebraska - Lincoln":MAILTO:tthielen2@unl.edu
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SUMMARY:First Friday e-Call Regional Food Business Centers Rural Grocery Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Please join us from 9:30 – 10:30 am CT on May 2nd to hear from Jenny Doty and Quinlan Carttar with the Heartland Regional Food Business Center and Rural Grocery Initiative. \nFor more info and registration: https://ksre-learn.com/ecall
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/first-friday-e-call-regional-food-business-centers-rural-grocery-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
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SUMMARY:What's on Your Label? -A Bite-Sized Food Labeling Course for Small Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer a new hands-on workshop this summer titled “What’s on Your Label? A Bite-Sized Food Labeling Course\,” designed to help small food businesses navigate the complexities of food labeling regulations. \nImportant Details\nHeld on June 4\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Altoona\, Iowa\, at\nPolk County Extension and Outreach\n1625 Adventureland Drive\, Suite A\nAltoona\, IA 50009\n(Virtual option available) \nLed by Troy Crowe\, a food scientist with over 30 years of experience in product and process development\, regulatory compliance\, continuous improvement\, technical solutions\, formula optimization\, plant operations and management\, and Quality Systems. \nWorkshop registration is $50\, and space is limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants.\nPlease register by June 2\, 2025. \nSeats are limited\, and registration closes June 2\, 2025.\nClick here to register \nQuestions\nEmail Alex Van Alstyne\, Food Business Specialist\, Farm\, Food\, and Enterprise Development at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\nalexv@iastate.edu
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/whats-on-your-label-a-bite-sized-food-labeling-course-for-small-food-businesses/
LOCATION:Polk County Extension and Outreach\, 1625 Adventureland Drive\, Suite A\, Altoona\, IA\, 50009\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Online Meeting
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SUMMARY:Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve wanted to learn more about Google and how your business can be found online\, take time to join us as Maria Elena Duron\, Google Trainer/Digital Coach explains why showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Attendees will also learn how to: * Create or claim your Google Business Profile * Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps * Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and get a copy of the presentation used by this Google Expert. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach \nDate: Wednesday\, July 09\, 2025\, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central\nLocation: Online
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T120000
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SUMMARY:Tax Education Webinar for Agricultural Enterprises and Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Please join the United States Department of Agriculture\, Internal Revenue Service and Small Business Administration for the “Tax Education Webinar for Agricultural Enterprises and Small Businesses”.  We have partnered to bring tax related matters impacting small and mid-sized businesses\, including agricultural enterprises (farms and ranches). \nThe virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, EDT. \n** Jul 15\, 2025\, 12:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada) \nTo register\, please click HERE. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jacqueline Davis-Slay at Jacqueline.davis-slay@usda.gov. \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/tax-education-webinar-for-agricultural-enterprises-and-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Prosperity Educational Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Homegrown Prosperity is a new initiative focused on expanding cooperative development across rural Kansas and Missouri. Through cooperative education\, readiness assessments\, and targeted technical assistance\, the program will support community groups interested in exploring cooperative solutions that strengthen local economies and expand community ownership. \nVirtual Learning Session\nApril 20\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST)\nJoin us online for an introduction to the cooperative business model\, examples of successful rural cooperatives\, and an overview of how Homegrown Prosperity can support communities interested in cooperative development. \nRegistration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/homegrown-prosperity-educational-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall is back! This quarter’s Town Hall will be on Wednesday\, April 29th from 11 a.m. to noon.  Joining us for lightning presentations! \n\n\nThomas Smith from The KC Food Hub and Tom Buller from Kansas Rural Center will discuss the Kansas Local Food Hub Constellation. With the hard-fought lessons learned over The Kansas City Food Hub’s 10-year history\, learn how they plan to elevate and empower community voices across Kansas to build food hubs that meet their farmer and eater community needs. \n\n\n\n\nEric Sannerud from GrownBy will share how Kansas farmers can offer SNAP online to sell their produce. He will discuss how farmers are able to sell their produce online to SNAP customers and how to use the same program while at market. \n\n\nDon’t miss out! If you are not registered yet for this year\, sign up below. \nQuarterly Virtual Town Halls | K-State | Kansas State University
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/quarterly-virtual-local-food-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
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