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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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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/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conference,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222043
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SUMMARY:Weathering the Storm: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset
DESCRIPTION:March 12\, 2024\, 12:00 – 1:30 pm\, FREE\nRegister: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/weathering-the-storm-how-to-cultivate-a-productive-mindset\nIn-person at MU Extension at MU Extension at Truman Habitat for Humanity\, 501 N. Dodgion St.\, Independence\, MO\nIf you recognize a gardener or producer who is struggling with the stress of everyday challenges\, find out how you can help them by attending the upcoming workshop.\nThis event provides an overview of the stressors experienced by gardeners\, producers\, farmers\, naturalists\, and their families and shares best practices for connecting them with local\, state\, and national resources.\n\n\n\n\nTo recognize the signs of stress in the body\, mind\, and behavior.\nTo understand the root causes of stress or common stressors for farmers and their families.\nHow stress affects the body.\nPractical coping skills and three strategies for managing stress.\nHelpful local\, state\, and national resources.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/weathering-the-storm-how-to-cultivate-a-productive-mindset/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event,Online Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222043
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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\nenable them to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times. The three workshops will\ntarget strategies 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\nassist businesses in rural communities in response to the emergency drought proclamation for\ncounties in Kansas.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-resiliency-bootcamp-kansas-sbdc-2/
LOCATION:Emporia State University\, Cremer Hall - Roe Cross Conference Room 1 Kellogg Circle\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222043
CREATED:20240228T194640Z
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UID:2617-1710750600-1710775800@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
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\nenable them to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times. The three workshops will\ntarget strategies 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\nassist businesses in rural communities in response to the emergency drought proclamation for\ncounties in Kansas.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-resiliency-bootcamp-kansas-sbdc-4/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Community College\, Shears Technology Center Justice Theatre 1300 North Plum\, Hutchinson\, KS\, 67501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Resiliency Boot Camp - 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\nenable them to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times. The three workshops will\ntarget strategies 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\nassist businesses in rural communities in response to the emergency drought proclamation for\ncounties in Kansas.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-resiliency-boot-camp-kansas-sbdc/
LOCATION:Municipal Service Building – Strobel Solution Center\, 100 Chaffin Road\, Dodge City\, KS\, 67801\, United States
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SUMMARY:KSRE Morel Mushroom Identification - Online
DESCRIPTION:** There is an alternate time in the evening for this webinar. Please see below. \nK-State Research & Extension will provide morel mushroom identification training in an upcoming online training. This training will help people earn the necessary approval to sell wild morel mushrooms. \nThe classes are intended to help ensure that wild harvested mushrooms sold as morels in the state of Kansas are safe to consume. Current regulations under the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety and lodging program require that mushrooms picked in the wild for sale must be individually inspected for safety by an approved mushroom identifier. Upon completion of this class\, participants will be recognized as approved morel identifiers in order to meet this regulation. \nThe zoom link for accessing the training online will be sent the day before the training. The same training will be offered two different times\, so participants can select which time works better for them. \nMarch 21\, 2024: Noon to 1:00 p.m. online \nMarch 21\, 2024: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. online \nFor e-tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ksre-morel-mushroom-identification-online-tickets-796024780547 \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/ksre-morel-mushroom-identification-online/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222043
CREATED:20240228T193805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T193805Z
UID:2608-1711096200-1711121400@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Business Resiliency Boot Camp - 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\nenable them to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times. The three workshops will\ntarget strategies 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\nassist businesses in rural communities in response to the emergency drought proclamation for\ncounties in Kansas.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-resiliency-boot-camp-kansas-sbdc-2/
LOCATION:Fort Hays State University\, 600 Park Street Memorial Union\, Black & Gold Room\, Hays\, KS\, 67601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T170000
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SUMMARY:FSMA Produce Safety Grower Training - Rich Hill\, MO
DESCRIPTION:FSMA Produce Safety grower training. Cost is free. \n*Note- the training will be in a location without electricity and basic toilet facilities.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/fsma-produce-safety-grower-training-rich-hill-mo/
LOCATION:Rich Hill\, Missouri\, 11066A SW County Rd 3007\, Rich Hill\, MO\, 64779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T160000
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SUMMARY:HACCP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are additional dates for this event. See below. \nThe National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF)\, USDA and FDA highly recommend implementing a HACCP plan in a food processing plant assuring food safety from harvest to consumption. \nDr. Lakshmikantha ‘Kantha’ Channaiah\, state extension specialist in food processing and an assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture\, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)\, and Associate Professor Dr. Andrew Clarke will lead the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training. \nThis in-person course helps food professionals learn the latest food safety issues that affect their products as well as how to develop an effective HACCP plan. \nChannaiah and Clarke are leading food safety experts with each having more than 20 years of experience in teaching\, training\, and research. The course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. \nLunch will be provided on March 26 and 27. \nDate and Times:\nMarch 26 & 27: 8 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 28: 8 AM – 12 PM \nA certificate with the International HACCP Alliance seal will be presented to participants at the end of the course. \nCost: Free \nRegister at: HACCP and Course Registration (k-state.edu)
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/haccp-workshop/
LOCATION:Eckles Event Hall-Dep. Food Science\, MU-Columbia\, 1400 Rollins St\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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UID:2811-1711454400-1711459800@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Refresher/Annual Supervisor Training - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:K-State Research & Extension and the University of Missouri Extension will provide Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Annual Training for Supervisors. This 90-minute training was designed to assist farm supervisors meet the annual training requirement outlined in the PSR. This training is not intended for agricultural workers – instead\, it has been developed for farm owners and managers who have already attended the full day FSMA PSA Grower Training. This training will also review how farm managers can adequately train their agricultural workers in compliance with the PSR. This training can also serve as a refresher for those who have already attended the full day PSA Grower Training\, as well as those looking for an abbreviated introduction to the FSMA PSR. \nNote that completing the full day FSMA PSA Grower Training is not a prerequisite for this supervisor training! \nThis program is supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award U2FFD007412 totaling $380\,743 with 100 percent funded by FDA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by FDA/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/produce-safety-refresher-annual-supervisor-training-online/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T222043
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UID:2796-1711526400-1713873600@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Growing for Market - Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Programs & Resources for Commercial fruit & vegetable growers preparing for Farmer’s Markets. \nThere are multiple dates and locations for this event- please see below.\nSession Topics: \nPesticide Updates – Learn about how pesticides can impact the growth of your plants\, how it moves to non-target plants and what herbicide injury on your plants. Participants will also learn what to do to help protect your plants from drift and what to do if they are hit by herbicide drift. \nPricing and Marketing – Standing out at a market can be a challenge!  Join us as we talk about branding your booth at the market and how to decide what your marketing plan and pricing strategy is going to look like going into the 2024 selling season. \nEcology of Production – Growing and managing a healthy crop is about more than just the plants. Supporting pollinators and other beneficial insects and wildlife can be just as important to the success of your harvest. Non-crop plants can increase productivity while decreasing inputs. From pollinator-friendly buffer strips to cover crops. This will provide some basic background and tips to support the whole ecosystem that is your farm. \nResource Panel – Learn more about your local resources to assist you in growing your operation.  Resources may include: local NRCS\, Farm-to-School\, SARE\, and other groups that are focused on helping and promoting producers in your local area. \n  \nSites include: \n\nScottsbluff\, Panhandle Research and Extension Center – Bluestem Room\, Wednesday\, March 27th 8am-noon\nNorfolk\, Northeast Community College\, Thursday\, March 28th 1-5pm\nNorth Platte\, Lincoln County Extension Office\, Friday\, April 12th 8am-noon\nNebraska City\, Kimmel Orchard\, Tuesday\, April 23rd 8am-noon\n\n$25 per person at all of the locations. \nFor more information\, contact any member of the Growing for Market team. Register now \nCONTACT: \n\nDavid Lott\, Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties | 308-532-2683\nIan Peterson\, Dodge County | 402-727-2775\nEmily Stine\, Panhandle Research & Extension Center | 308-632-1230\nNicole Stoner\, Gage County | 402-223-1384\nCarol Waters\, Cass County | 402-267-2205
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/growing-for-market/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T141500
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CREATED:20240320T163407Z
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UID:2824-1711544400-1711548900@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Community Food Project Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For those on eastern time: March 27th 2-3:15 \nPresented by The Food Systems Leadership Network and Institute for Social and Economic Development Solutions\, this series focuses on Community Food Projects with speakers from a variety of projects around the country. \nThis week we will be exploring the topic of Food Sovereignty\, and will be joined by Dr. Reggie Flynn\, Executive Director of the North Flint Reinvestment Corporation\, and Steph Wiley\, co-founder of Brooklyn Packers. They will talk about their experience working within a food cooperative framework\, and how this model can create more equitable local food systems for underserved communities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/community-of-practice-community-food-project-webinar/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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