Pre-Conference WORKSHOPS January 9th conference & Trade Show January 10-11th Welcome to the 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference! We are excited to invite you to join us from January 9-11 for an enriching experience at the premier event for vegetable, … Continued
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through ten essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take! Date: January 14th, … Continued
Are you a small-scale farmer or food-based entrepreneur struggling to find the sweet spot between profit and customer satisfaction? Join the Heartland Regional Food Business Center for this dynamic webinar where we’ll demystify the art of pricing your products. Dr. … Continued
Join us for an in-depth look at the 8(A) Small Business Development Program. This webinar will cover key eligibility requirements, the application process, and the benefits of becoming a part of this exclusive government program, giving your business access to … Continued
Running a rural grocery store is tough, and at times, isolating. Many grocers value learning from each other and want more opportunities to connect. To help bridge this gap, RGI will be facilitating Rural Grocery Peer Groups. By providing space for … Continued
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 … Continued
This workshop introduces small businesses to the basics of sustainability, focusing on Pollution Prevention (P2) strategies and the principles of Environmental Justice (EJ). Learn how implementing sustainable practices can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support underserved communities. We’ll also touch … Continued
Your small business is growing! Let's get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll and whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human … Continued
K-State Research & Extension is offering a Grant Writing Basics course consisting of two (3-hour) online live sessions with many additional resources. We've organized a two-part series specifically for our food system partners, farmers, and food business owners interested in … Continued
This online workshop is for food system partners, farmers, and food businesses to gain some basic grant writing skills to support their activities. This online course is two synchronous classes. The class resource materials are available the week before and several … Continued