Heartland Regional Food Business Coalition

Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers in Hutchinson
2024-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Dillon Nature Center Community Room, 3002 E. 30th Ave, Hutchison, KS, 67502, United States
This half-day engaging and informative workshop is designed specifically for growers who want to elevate their brand and connect more effectively with consumers. Hosted by Shop Kansas Farms, this workshop will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong brand presence and market your products successfully.
What You’ll Learn

Branding Basics: Understand the fundamentals of creating a memorable and impactful brand.
Perfecting the Pitch: Develop your pitch that will help you broaden your consumer base.
Social Media Savvy: Learn how to leverage social media platforms to reach a wider audience.
Fame at the Farmers Market: Master what it takes to have an engaging and memorable booth at the farmers market.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for farmers, growers and agricultural entrepreneurs looking to enhance their marketing skills and build a recognizable brand.
Date and Time: Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch is included)
Location: Dillon Nature Center Community Room, 3002 E. 30th Ave in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Registration: Farm Bureau members of Kansas pay $50 and non-members pay $75. If you’re not a Farm Bureau member, you can join at www.kfb.org/join. Register for event here: https://form.jotform.com/kfbforms/FtoC-workshops
Don’t miss this opportunity to harvest the full potential of your brand and take your marketing efforts to the next level. Sign up today and start your journey towards greater recognition and success!

Inaugural Laclede County Ag Summit and Expo
2024-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Company, 4900 Highway KK, Lebanon, MO, 65536, United States
This is a free, half-day program hosted by MU Extension. It provides access to essential resources and educational opportunities for Laclede County and area farmers, farm supporters, hobby farmers, future farmers, cooperative farming groups, and other stakeholders in one location. Plan to attend and experience great resources to help you improve and expand your agricultural operation.
Visit with Bill McKelvey, MU Extension: Bill will share information about how food and farm businesses can connect with the Heartland Regional Food Business Center, a 5-state initiative focused on helping businesses that serve local and regional markets start-up and expand through networking, technical assistance, and small grants. Additional MU Extension food and farm business resources will be shared as well.
Visit with Anna Maria Desipris, Sun and Bloom Farms: Anna Maria is the co-founder of Sun And Bloom, a regenerative organic and permaculture diversified educational farm in Lebanon Missouri. For the community, they grow veggies, herbs, flowers and fruits and raise chickens and turkeys for eggs and meat, as well as dairy goats and pigs. Additionally, the farm hosts workshops and courses for gardeners, homesteaders, farmers and culinary enthusiasts, as well as children farm education, farm to tale events and community seasonal festivals. Anna Maria will share about the farm’s approaches to becoming a regional hub of all things regenerative organic agriculture and permaculture.
Wednesday, October 2nd
1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Company
4900 Highway KK – Lebanon, MO, 65536
For additional information, please visit: https://lacledecountymoagtour.org/agribusiness-summit%2Fexpo

Expanding Sales to Institutions Part II: Scaling Up
2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Zoom Webinar

Scaling up production and logistics for institutional sales and forming relationships with buyers takes effort and planning. This webinar is part II of a two-part series about “Expanding Sales to Institutions” that will discuss the emergence and importance of food hubs in the Heartland region and considerations for how to scale your farming business to meet increased demands.
Industry experts Patrick Byers, MU Extension and Horticulture Field Specialist and Jennifer Hashley, Director of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Boston, MA will discuss the logistics for scaling up your food or farm business, while Anthony Mirisciotta, Executive Director of the Spring Creek Food Hub and Thomas Smith, Director of Operations at The Kansas City Food Hub will share their expectations and experiences purchasing local food from farmers across the region.
Register for this ZOOM webinar here. Leave your comments on the Facebook event found here.

Expanding Sales to Institutions Part I: Opportunities and Considerations
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Zoom Webinar

Overcoming barriers of volume, variety, quality, delivery, insurance and food safety certification are all challenges farmers face in scaling up to sell to institutional buyers. This webinar is part I of a two-part series about “Expanding Sales to Institutions” in which we will focus on what small to mid-size farms should consider in order to access institutional retail markets such as restaurants, hospitals, local grocers, and food hubs.
SCG will be joined by industry experts MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, Patrick Byers, and Jennifer Hashley, Director of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Boston, MA.
Register for this ZOOM webinar here. Leave your comments on the Facebook event found here.

Beginner's Guide to Short-Form Videos
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00
Our “Beginner’s Guide to Short Form Videos” explores popular platforms, introduces user-friendly editing apps, and delves into Adobe Rush specifically. We’ll cover creating content with templates, adding captivating sounds and music, and even guide you on watermarking your creations.
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Event Contact
Kansas SBDC at WSU
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Live FAQ Session: Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems
2024-09-18 14:00 - 15:00
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) program area priority is designed to rapidly identify and implement strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains and the people who support them during and after extreme weather events.
We invite interested applicants to learn more about this program area priority and to meet our team during a live FAQ event. While we will be prepared to address general questions during the session, if you have any specific questions regarding the program after reviewing the materials outlined above, please provide those in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can ensure we are prepared to address your specific questions.
Details

Date:
September 18

Time:

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT
Register:https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceGprDIvGMnxKXtuhn6kxZZ8npZDPMs#/registrationhttps://www.nifa.usda.gov/events/live-faq-session-A1712-Sept-2024

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Danielle Farley, Program Specialist, at Danielle.Farley@usda.gov no later than September 10.
Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services or contact Lois Tuttle, Equal Opportunity Specialist, at Lois.Tuttle@usda.gov or (443) 386-9488 no later than September 10.

Advocating for Your Business: Effective Strategies for Shaping Federal Regulation
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Explore essential federal regulations, learn practical compliance strategies, and partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Regional Advocate, Darcella Craven, to ensure your voice is heard. Register now and empower your business success!
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online.
You will receive information about how to connect *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on September 17, 2024.
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Event Contact
Kansas SBDC at WSU
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Land Access Affinity Group Presents: Nebraska Land Link's, Jessica Groskopf - Webinar
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00
Please join the Land Access Affinity Group for a webinar on September 18th at 10am with Nebraska Land Link’s Jessica Groskopf, Extension Educator and Director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Panhandle Research & Extension Center to learn about how Nebraska Land Link provides opportunities to connect land seekers with retiring landowners. More information here on their services: https://cap.unl.edu/landlink
See invitation attached & below, share with your networks & please reach out with any questions!
Leah Vinton | Hablo español, Director of Strategic Partnerships, leah@pixanixim.org
Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
office 402.258.0313 | cell 402.709.8617
RSVP here or calendar invite attached:
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Zoom link:
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Startup and Start Right Webinar - Kansas SBDC
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024.
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Event Contact
Kansas SBDC at WSU
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Insight Summit by Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement - Online
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-11-01 17:00
Get excited because the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement (CREE) is coming to your home office! The CREE team is excited to announce that the 8th annual Insight Summit conference will be held September 16, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Our team is eager to offer a high-quality learning experience for participants without the need for travel! Please visit their website: https://ruralengagement.org/events/insight-summit-2024/ Topics included are trends in social media, CREE research, building your business’s narrative, establishing a new-media baseline, analytics, e-newsletters, Instagram, e-commerce, improving visual content, cyber security, and more!
Register Now!

Cost for this program is $199. Applications for scholarships deadline is Sept 2!

Apply for scholarship here https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8fcFSLxJy6ztjU2

Midtown Hoedown - You're going to want to SAVE THE DATE for this party, friends!
2024-09-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Longfellow Farm, 922 E. 30th, Kansas City, MO, 64109, United States
Planning is underway for our bigger and better Midtown Hoedown. This event is a family friendly, farm-centered folk dance perfect for farming and food enthusiasts of ALL ages. The highlight of the party is the gender-inclusive square dance with music by Halfsider, an old-time string band featuring Tricia Spencer, Howard Rains, Isaiah Sibi, and Rachel Krause. The dances are all taught on the spot – no experience is necessary.
This year attendees will also enjoy games, a small farm animal petting zoo, educational demonstrations, a pop-up farmers market, and delicious food and beverages for all ages. We’re even on the hunt for a couple amazing raffle prizes. Western wear is highly encouraged. Lively fun is mandatory!
It’s a celebration of urban farming and the diversity of the food in the soil and the folks who grow and eat it!
September 14th, 2024
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Longfellow Farm
922 E. 30th, KCMO
Admission is $25, children 12 and under are free.
Tickets include admission to the dance, free kettle corn and beverages for adults and children.
Tickets go on sale 8/1/24!

Farmers & Flyers: A Marketing Webinar Series
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a FREE online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and growers! Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with your customers.
Webinar Topics (Learn More Here!):
July 11: Canva Features, Account Set-Up, Costs, Trademark, Copyright, etc.
August 8: Basics – Logo, Business Card, Banner
September 12: Marketing & Promotions – Social Media, Events, Flyers
October 10: Website & Google MyBusiness – Google MyBusiness, Website Options
Temas del seminario web (Más Información Aquí):
23 de Julio: Características de Canva, configuración de cuenta, costo, marca registrada, derechos de autor, etc.
20 de Agosto: Conceptos básicos: logotipo, tarjeta de presentación, pancarta
24 de Septiembre: Marketing y promociones: redes sociales, eventos, folletos
22 de Octubre: Sitio web y Google MyBusiness – Google MyBusiness, Opciones del sitio web
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your marketing skills and your farm! Register now, and let’s cultivate success together!
You can register for one session or the whole series and take your marketing efforts to the next level. We will email instructions to join the webinar(s) after you register.
For more information and to register, visit one of our websites or contact us at ashley@kcfarmschool.org. Become a KC F.A.R.M.E.R.S. Coalition member at www.kcfarmschool.org/kc-farmers-coalition for FREE updates, more training events, and additional resources.
Register Now!
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Thinking of Selling Your Business? It's Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Prepare!
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:30
Whether you’re planning an exit by 2025 or a comfortable retirement a decade from now, this webinar is designed to help you navigate the business sale process. Kansas SBDC Business Advisor and Small Business Owner, David Kreller, has been involved with multiple business sales, including several of his own. He will share his insights and experience on:
Identifying the Right Time to Sell: Key factors to consider when deciding if selling is your best move.
Building a Winning Strategy: Essential elements for a successful sale, maximizing your return on investment.
Taking Action Today: Actionable steps you can take right now to get your business sale-ready.
Assembling Your A-Team: Critical team members you need by your side to ensure a smooth transition.
A Step-by-Step Guide: A clear picture of the entire sales process, from initial discussions to closing the deal.
Beyond the Finish Line: Important considerations for the post-sale period.
Date: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $25
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on September 10, 2024
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Privacy: We understand the sensitive nature of this topic. Reminder emails will include instructions for customizing your Zoom name, and for added security, only the trainer and their screen will be recorded. Join us and ask any questions you have!

State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas
2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explain the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject to sales tax. It will also explain the record keeping and filing requirements, form preparation, how to use exemption certificates, and Withholding Tax.
Date: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online.
You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Register Here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5303&SINGLESTORE=true
Event Contact
Kansas SBDC at WSU
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Social Media Analytics
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Struggling to understand your social media data? This course clarifies how to find valuable insights on Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok. We’ll decode key metrics within each platform’s analytics suite, empowering you to pinpoint winning content and refine your targeting strategy.

Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Location: Online.

You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Register here: https://members.wiba.org/member-event-calendar/Details/social-media-analytics-kansas-sbdc-at-wsu-1191423?sourceTypeId=Website

Event Contact
Kansas SBDC at WSU
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QuickBooks Online - Training for Intermediate Users
2024-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Hughes Metroplex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States
Build on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax, creating estimates, recurring transactions, inventory management, journal entries, and payroll. Also learn how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconcile accounts, and analyze reports. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $199
Location: Eugene Hughes Metroplex
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Kansas Local Food Summit - Wichita, Kansas
2024-08-27 17:00 - 2024-08-28 16:15 | Kansas Leadership Center, 325 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas, 67202, United States
What to Expect
The Kansas Local Food Summit will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28, 2024, in Wichita. The Summit will begin with a networking reception on Tuesday evening, followed by a full day of speakers, interactive learning sessions, and more opportunities to connect with people from across the state.
Who Should Attend
Anyone working in local food systems or interested in supporting local food system growth is welcome to attend, including producers, consumers, food policy council members, government agency workers, non-profit organizations, food businesses, and more! If you are looking for opportunities to learn how to bolster your local food systems and connect with like-minded Kansans, the Kansas Local Food Summit is a great choice. We have sessions planned that are relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, food hubs, community engagement, food policy, farm to school, and more.
Registration
Early Bird Registration Fee: $40 through August 5th
Regular Registration Fee: $50 after August 5th
Register

** Registration is not refundable but can be transferred to someone else if need be. **

Venue & Hotel
The Kansas Local Food Summit will be held at the Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation in downtown Wichita.
Parking is available in the parking garage behind the Kansas Leadership Center.
For those planning to arrive in Wichita on Tuesday, a hotel block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown for $139 per night. To take advantage of this rate, please make your reservations no later than August 5, 2024.
Booking Link
Group Name: K-STATE RESEARCH & EXTENSION
Parking: There are two parking garages south of the Kansas Leadership Center and the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Wichita. Parking fees will be validated at the Summit.

Latino Small Business Conferences
2024-08-24 08:00 - 14:00 | Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68507, United States
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! LATINO SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2024 – FREE AND IN SPANISH
A fantastic opportunity for Latino entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect, learn, and grow! Choose the location and date that suits you best. There’s no excuse to miss this conference. Presentations on business topics, education, and connections with experts, professionals, suppliers, and vendors from various fields. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this event! For more details on registration, session topics, or the event, please feel free to ask or visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take your business to the next level!
Please choose which location you will attend from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm:

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Omaha – August 17, 2024 https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000001eGbl
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Scottsbluff – October 5, 2024 https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000001eGgb

¡REGISTRACIÓN ABIERTA! LATINO SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2024 -GRATIS Y EN ESPANOL
¡Una oportunidad fantástica para que los emprendedores y dueños de pequeños negocios latinos se conecten, aprendan y crezcan!
Elija la locación que mas le convenga y/o la fecha. No hay excusa para perderse esta conferencia. Presentaciones sobre temas de negocios, educación y conexión con expertos, profesionales, proveedores y vendedores de diversos campos
¡No pierdas la oportunidad de participar en este evento!
Para más detalles sobre la registración, temas de las sesiones, o sobre el evento, por favor, no dude en preguntar o visitar nuestro sitio web.
¡Esperamos verte allí y ayudarte a llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel!
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Omaha AGOSTO 17/2024 https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000001eGbl
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Your Guide to Instagram
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00
Explore the power of hashtags to reach new audiences, leverage Stories and Reels for creative storytelling, and learn to organize your best content with Highlights. We’ll also dive into collaboration strategies to amplify your reach and connect with your ideal community.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online
You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Packaging and Labeling: MarketReady Webinar Series
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
MarketReady educates producers interested in expanding their business and products into wholesale, retail, and restaurant markets. The topic is how to properly package and label your products. This is the 3rd installment in the MarketReady deep dive series that helps producers transition from direct-to-consumer sales to wholesale, retail, and institutional sales. This final webinar in the series is 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., August 15.
After a brief introduction to the subject, we will hear from 3 area experts joining us from Open Harvest Co-Op Grocery, FarmTable Delivery, and UNL’s Food Processing Center, followed by a time for participants to ask questions.
Cost: Free
Where: Online
When: August 15, from 1 to 2 p.m.
To register, click here.
Questions or assistance in registering: Contact Ben Jewell at bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu.
Hosted by: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Partners for this event include the Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Extension, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim, and No More Empty Pots
All events and activities are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested in advance. These sponsors are equal opportunity institutions.
Seminarios Virtuales de Temas Avanzados de MarketReady- En línea
Sesión: MarketReady (MercadoListo) educa a los productores interesados ​​en expandir sus negocios y productos a los mercados mayorista, minorista y de restaurantes.
Acompáñenos en esta serie mientras profundizamos en las opciones de seguros para negocios agrícolas y alimenticios a pequeña escala. Las mejores prácticas en marketing mayorista, cómo empaquetar y etiquetar adecuadamente sus productos.
Temas de la serie incluyen:
Manejo de riesgos y seguros
Marketing
Embalaje y etiquetado
Costo: Gratis
Lugar: En línea
Cuando: jueves, 20 de junio, 18 de julio y 15 de agosto, de 1 a 2 p.m.
Para inscribirse, haga clic aquí.
Para preguntas o ayuda: Comuníquese con Ben Jewell a bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu o Rulon Taylor a Rtaylor31@unl.edu.
Patrocinado por: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Socios para este evento incluyen al Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Extension, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim y No More Empty Pots
Todos los eventos y actividades están abiertos al público de forma no discriminatoria. Se harán arreglos razonables para personas con discapacidades y/o personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) si se solicitan con anticipación. Estos patrocinadores son instituciones que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades.

How to do Business with the City of Wichita
2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00
Are you a local small business curious about working with the City of Wichita? The Kansas SBDC at WSU hosts Chris Haislett, Contract Compliance Officer, in this session to gain firsthand knowledge on how to become a vendor with the City of Wichita, the City’s procurement processes, requirements, and more.
Date: Thursday, August 15 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Cost: None
Location: Online
You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Hiring Your First Employee
2024-08-13 12:00 - 13:00
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, whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current employers review and improve their processes.
Date: Tuesday, August 13 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online.
You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, August 12, 2024
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Strategies for Developing Produce Safety Trainings for Diverse Language Speakers
2024-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
For farm and business coaches:
Join us for a free webinar on Monday, August 12, from 2:00 – 3:00pm where we will feature University of Missouri faculty Pei Lui and Patrick Byers.
The goal is to share some of the best practices they’ve used, and challenges they’ve faced, while hosting produce food safety programs for Hmong farmers in southwest Missouri. We think the information will be applicable to those working with farmers who speak different languages.
Please register HERE. Feel free to share with others in your networks.

For additional information, please contact:
Bill McKelvey
Senior Project Coordinator
University of Missouri Extension
573-882-4973 | foodsecurity.missouri.edu
Missouri Food Systems Network

Creating and Uploading Effective Job Descriptions to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake
2024-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop tackles crafting clear job descriptions that attract top talent. Learn how to highlight your company culture and skills needed, then we’ll discuss best practices for uploading your postings to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake for maximum reach.
Date: Thursday, August 8 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: None Location: Online.
You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Marketing Your Farm with Gooseberry Bridge Farm
2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Gooseberry Bridge Farm, 177 Elm Grove Rd, Rogersville, MO, 65742, United States
Wednesday, August 7 from 6-8 PM
177 Elm Grove Rd, Rogersville, MO 65742
Marketing your farm and farm products takes time and effort outside of normal production duties. This farm’s strong online presence boasts over 175K followers across social media platforms. They also offer educational classes and a plant start CSA, all while homeschooling six children! This workshop will discuss Gooseberry Bridge Farm’s approach to creating online content and communicating with customers via social media and their website.
No registration is necessary for this in person event, however selecting ‘Going’ on the Facebook event is helpful for planning purposes. https://www.facebook.com/share/SUvoGEYTxkeLoUdE/
Please be sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug repellent if you desire.
Funding for Farmer Trainings to Support Specialty Crop Production in the Ozarks was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

The Power of Pinterest - Webinar
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00
During this training, you’ll gain insights on the latest platform updates, discover how Pinterest can boost your brand, and learn to craft targeted pins that drive traffic to your website. We’ll cover high-quality visuals, ideal aspect ratios, and compelling Calls to Action (CTAs), along with creating pin variety and leveraging group boards for maximum reach.
Date: Wednesday, August 7
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: $10
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Visit: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5288&SINGLESTORE=true

Grocery State Sales Tax Legislation - Webinar
2024-08-06 13:00 - 15:00
Effective on January 1, 2024, Kansas sales tax laws changed for food and food ingredients, creating a reduction to the state sales tax.
Join us for a basic overview of the new law and the requirements for collecting at the reduced rate. We will discuss what the law does and understand the difference between food, food ingredients and prepared foods. The goal of this webinar is to help those attendees to have the tools in place to help them to identify foods that quality for the state sales tax reduction. Be prepared to ask questions and take notes.
Date: Tuesday, August 6 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, August 5, 2024
https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5287&SINGLESTORE=true

MarketReady Advanced Topic Webinar Series - Wholesale Marketing
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
About: MarketReady educates producers interested in expanding their business and products into wholesale, retail, and restaurant markets. Join us for this series as we dive into insurance options for small-scale food and farming businesses, best practices in wholesale marketing, and how to properly package and label your products.
The July 18 webinar topic is Marketing Strategies for Wholesale Markets. It will include two guest speakers: Tannie Daniels from Daniels Produce in Nebraska and Michelle Dill from Farm Table Delivery in Western Iowa.
Webinar series topics include:

Risk management and insurance
Marketing
Packaging and labeling

Cost: Free
Where: Online
When: Thursdays, June 20, July 18, and August 15, from 1 to 2 p.m.
To register, click here.
Questions or assistance in registering: Contact Ben Jewell at bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu.
Hosted by: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Partners for this event include the Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Extension, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim, and No More Empty Pots
All events and activities are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested in advance. These sponsors are equal opportunity institutions.

Seminarios Virtuales de Temas Avanzados de MarketReady- En línea
Sesión: MarketReady (MercadoListo) educa a los productores interesados ​​en expandir sus negocios y productos a los mercados mayorista, minorista y de restaurantes.
Acompáñenos en esta serie mientras profundizamos en las opciones de seguros para negocios agrícolas y alimenticios a pequeña escala. Las mejores prácticas en marketing mayorista, cómo empaquetar y etiquetar adecuadamente sus productos.
Temas de la serie incluyen:

Manejo de riesgos y seguros
Marketing
Embalaje y etiquetado

Costo: Gratis
Lugar: En línea
Cuando: jueves, 20 de junio, 18 de julio y 15 de agosto, de 1 a 2 p.m.
Para inscribirse, haga clic aquí.
Para preguntas o ayuda: Comuníquese con Ben Jewell a bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu o Rulon Taylor a Rtaylor31@unl.edu.
Patrocinado por: Heartland Regional Food Business Center
Socios para este evento incluyen al Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Extension, Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim y No More Empty Pots
Todos los eventos y actividades están abiertos al público de forma no discriminatoria. Se harán arreglos razonables para personas con discapacidades y/o personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) si se solicitan con anticipación. Estos patrocinadores son instituciones que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades.

2024 Agritourism Conference
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-16 | Best Western on the River, 401 N 3rd Street, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States
Sunday, July 14
4 – 6 p.m. — Registration
6 p.m. — Reception & Dinner
Monday, July 15
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Bus Tour (Additional locations to be added):

Show Me HH Farms
Peno Creek Pumpkin Patch
Sweetwater Distillery
The Orchard

Tuesday, July 16
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Workshop Schedule TBA
Registration Fee: $150/person, includes Sunday reception/dinner, Monday bus tour, lunch and dinner, and Tuesday program sessions and lunch. Individuals may participate in only Monday’s bus tour ($80) or the Tuesday workshops ($70). Registration is available online through Wednesday, July 10.

Hotel Details: Best Western On the River || 401 N 3rd St, Hannibal, MO 63401 || (573) 248-1150

Vendors: Limited vendor spaces are available at the host hotel during dinner on Sunday evening and throughout the workshop sessions on Tuesday afternoon. Contact Julie Waldrop (julie.waldrop@mofb.org // 573.893.1417) to reserve a space.
Contact Davin Althoff (davin.althoff@mofb.org // 573-893-1416) for additional details regarding the conference.
