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SUMMARY:Food Business Conference - Independence\, MO
DESCRIPTION:2024 Food Business Conference on March 7th – 8th in downtown Independence\, Missouri. \nThis free\, two-day conference offers topics related to mobile food businesses\, manufacturing\, restaurants and agriculture. It also will connect food entrepreneurs with support organizations\, coaches and information. A variety of sessions\, workshops and networking opportunities will equip you with the tools to strengthen your business. \nThis is a two-day conference: \n\n8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. \n\n\nMarch 7th – 8th\, 2024 \n\n\n201 North Forest Avenue\, Independence\, Missouri 64050
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/food-business-conference-independence-mo/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Business Resiliency Bootcamp - Kansas SBDC
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business owner or manager who wants to learn about how to make your business\nmore successful\, sustainable\, and profitable? The Kansas SBDC is offering a Business\nResiliency Bootcamp in your area. This Bootcamp features three workshops to help existing\nbusinesses (and aspiring business owners) have the skills\, knowledge\, and resources to enable\nthem to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times. The three workshops will target\nstrategies for financial management\, thrifty marketing\, and using AI tools. \nThe Business Resiliency Bootcamps are being offered under a grant from the U.S. SBA to assist\nbusinesses in rural communities in response to the emergency drought proclamation for counties\nin Kansas.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-resiliency-bootcamp-kansas-sbdc/
LOCATION:Neosho County Community College\, Student Union - Oak Room 209 800 West 14th Street\, Chanute\, KS\, 66720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T050220
CREATED:20231113T211416Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Summit & Expo - 6th Annual - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo connects farmers\, businesses\, and consumers interested in regenerative agriculture\, building food and farm business opportunities\, and making sure everyone eats well. Matter of fact\, we will have an entire day filled with education\, exhibitors\, your favorite agricultural organizations\, and a catered lunch. The lunch is also sourced with locally produced ingredients! \nFarm to Fork continues to grow and become a yearly tradition due to the content of the event. Bring the entire family to visit\, learn\, laugh\, and enjoy an amazing meal! \nWe are excited to announce our 2024 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Regenerative Wisdom LLC. Her topic: “The Joyful Drought Resilient Farm” \nWho is Farm to Fork for: \nFARMERS who want to know more about farm-to-fork practices and possibilities\, from diversifying the family farm to supplying schools and grocers. \nPEOPLE and ORGANIZATIONS interested in purchasing from nearby producers and making local foods an easy\, everyday reality. \nBUSINESSES that make local food work\, from supplying seeds and equipment to providing processing and distribution. \nCOMMUNITIES interested in benefits ranging from good nutrition and good soil to more farm families on the land. \nWe hope you’ll join us this year in Nevada\, Missouri – the event is bigger and better than ever! \n2024 Farm to Fork Master of Ceremonies: W. Jackson Tough\, Public Relations & Tourism Director\, City of Fort Scott\, Kansas \nFarm to Fork is brought to you by New Growth\, the New Growth Food Systems Team\, and planning partners: New Growth Women’s Business Center\, West Central Missouri Community Action Agency\, City of Nevada\, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative\, and the University of Missouri Extension. \nVisit the website to register for tickets and the event!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/farm-to-fork-summit-expo/
LOCATION:Nevada Community Center\, 200 N. Ash St.\, Nevada\, Missouri\, 64772
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000
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SUMMARY:Food Business Start-up Panel & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Douglas County Food Policy Council (Kansas) is hosting a Food Business Start-up Panel & Resource Fair on Tuesday\, February 13th from 6-8pm. We want to provide residents of Douglas County with the resources they need to start a food business! Learn valuable starting points to establish a solid legal and business structure for a successful launch! \n  \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/food-business-start-up-panel-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Dreher Family 4-H Building\, 2110 Harper Street\, Lawrence\, Kansas\, 66046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
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CREATED:20240201T215931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T215931Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Selling at the Farmer's Market Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 12 through February 16 – Week Long Series – Webinar Each Day \nProducers selling local foods at the farmers market can learn more about marketing strategies\, state regulations\, value added products\, business planning\, and how to boost their sales through fruit and vegetable incentive programs in this five-part online series in February presented by University of Missouri Extension. \nParticipants will hear from farmers\, extension faculty\, representatives from the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services\, as well as representatives for MarketLink and the Mid-America Regional Council. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas. \nThis weeklong webinar will occur during the lunch hour (12-1pm). Please login to zoom a couple minutes before class starts. \nPlease make sure that your zoom name appearing on screen is your first and last name.  Cost: $10.00 \nContact: Manita Ale\, manita.ale@missouri.edu (314) 200-2705 \nPartners:\nSARE
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/missouri-selling-at-the-farmers-market-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T133000
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SUMMARY:FREE Food Safety Training for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Missouri and Lincoln University produce food safety team for a hands-on produce food safety workshop.  The workshop will take place on a diversified vegetable farm\, and all aspects of produce food safety will be demonstrated and discussed. Grab your free food safety supplies – available until they’re gone!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/free-food-safety-training-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Yang Family Farm\, 1213 Route U\, Rocky Comfort\, MO\, 64861\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Training
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SUMMARY:FSMA Produce Safety Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:You will receive a certificate if you attend all of this 8 hour training. Free for attendees from KS and MO. Registration and more information available from: https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/ or listed below \n\nFebruary 5 and 8\, 2024 – online  (contact Katelynn Stull kjstull@ksu.edu if you are interested as there are only a few spots remaining)\nFeb 21\, 2024- online or at KSU Olathe: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fsma-produce-safety-grower-training-remote-delivery-and-in-olathe-tickets-812111095147?aff=oddtdtcreator\nMarch 25\, 204- Rich Hill\, MO- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fsma-produce-safety-grower-training-rich-hill-mo-tickets-813514292147?aff=oddtdtcreator\nMay 7 and 8\, 2024 – online\n\nExtension Food Safety \nLonda Nwadike\, Ph.D.\nKansas State University\n22201 W. Innovation Drive\nOlathe\, KS 66061\n913-307-7391\nlnwadike@ksu.edu \nProduce Safety Extension Associate\nKatelynn Stull\, M.S.\nkjstull@ksu.edu\n913-307-7394\n816-876-3591 cell
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/fsma-produce-safety-grower-training/
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Remote
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT: \nIn light of the Covid19 situation\, University of Missouri Extension and Kansas State Research and Extension are partnering to offer the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training remotely.  The class will take place on January 24 AND January 25 from 1-5PM CDT each day. In order to receive a certificate of training\, you will have to attend the entire training on both days\, and we must be able to see a live video feed of you at least periodically throughout the entire training (or you need to speak or type into the chat when requested) to ensure that you are engaged throughout the entire training. You must participate in the training on a device larger than your phone (i.e. tablet or computer). \nNote that it is very important that you are listening and engaged during the training to be eligible to receive the certificate of training. If you are a covered farm under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and need the training\, this course will meet that requirement (for more information visit https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/produce/fsma/index.html).  You will be required to return a course evaluation before you will receive your certificate of training. \nThis training is geared for produce growers in Kansas and Missouri (but participants from other states are welcome as space allows) and other regulatory or support personnel and will be limited to 30 participants.  Registration will close on January 19 at 4PM.  \nWho to contact: If you are a Missouri grower and would like more information\, please contact or Patrick Byers (417-859-2044 or byerspl@missouri.edu). If you are a Kansas grower and would like more information\, please contact Katelynn Stull at kjstull@ksu.edu \nNote that we need your shipping address to know where to mail your manual before the training and to know where to mail your certificate after you have completed all the requirements of the training. Please list a mailing address where we will be able to mail your manual for you to use during the training. \nWe will email everyone the zoom link to everyone registered for the course 2 days before the training.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma-produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training-remote/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240114
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SUMMARY:Great Plains Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) is a great local conference for commercial fruit and vegetable producers from Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, South Dakota and other Midwest states providing research-based information\, from both vegetable research specialists and local growers\, to help your farms grow and thrive. \nNumerous topics will be covered in tracks and workshops\, including two workshops that will be offered for FREE on Thursday\, Jan 11: Worker Protection Standard Pesticide Safety/Produce Safety and Farm to School Grower Training.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/great-plains-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Missouri Western University\, 4525 Downs Drive\, Saint Joseph\, MO\, 64507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to the Iowa Black Farmers Conference. This gathering serves as an invaluable opportunity for black farmers\, of all enterprises\, throughout Iowa\, to connect\, collaborate\, and\nlearn from each other’s experiences. The day will include networking\, a partnership forum detailing resources for Black farmers in the Midwest\, and sessions from our esteemed guests Dr. Dewayne Goldmon and Darrell Tennie. \nKindly RSVP to:\nTodd Western at ToddWestern24@gmail.com by Dec. 11 to ensure your place at this pivotal gathering. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please let us know by reaching out to katie.aupperle@practicalfarmers.org. \nConference will be followed by a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nClosest Hotel: Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport–5001 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/iowa-farmers-of-color-conference/
LOCATION:Jasper Winery\, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
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UID:1072-1702404000-1702411200@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:2501 Funding for Small Farms: Climate Smart Fieldscapes & USDA-NRCS Programs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of funding opportunities for urban and small scale farms\, offered through MU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and USDA-NRCS. Funding opportunities include a $10\,000 payment for implementation and maintenance of climate-smart practices (over a 3-year contract)\, as well as Natural Resource conservation Services EQIP cost share programs designed for small farms. An optional short presentation on using cover crops in vegetable production systems will follow the funding opportunities presentation. \nRegistration deadline is 12/11/2023 at 5 pm. \nYou will receive an email the morning of 12/12/2023 with the zoom link to attend the webinar that evening. \nCost: Free
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/2501-funding-for-small-farms-climate-smart-fieldscapes-usda-nrcs-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
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SUMMARY:Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/missouri-farmers-union-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:404 Portland Event Center\, 404 Portland St.\, Columbia\, Missouri\, 65201
CATEGORIES:Convention
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