Intel for Ag – Intel for Ag helps producers explore basic factors to consider before adding a new agricultural enterprise to their farms. With this information, producers can make well-informed decisions about how to diversify and maintain sustainable farm enterprises. … 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
Podcast: The HotSeat – StartUP Hutch – Expert Jenny Doty of the Heartland Regional Food Business Center and K-State Research and Extension Great informational podcast for resources, background, and food systems information. Where does our food come from and how … 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
Taste the Local Difference Marketing specializes in communication strategy for purpose-driven food and farm businesses. URL: Visit resource
This guide from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition provides an in-depth look at dozens of federal programs and policies most important to sustainable agriculture. It details how they can be accessed by farmers, ranchers, and grassroots organizations nationwide. URL: Visit … Continued
The Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) provides loans, grants, and technical assistance resources to improve and support access to fresh, healthy, affordable food in urban and rural underserved communities. URL: Visit resource
The Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing; local and regional food markets and enterprises; and value-added agricultural products. URL: Visit resource
The toolkit lays out the common operational elements that most urban farmers must consider as they start up or grow their operations. URL: Visit resource