Event Calendar

PFI Farminars are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST, each focusing on a unique production or business management topic. All presentations are led by an experienced farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. The presentations are free for anyone with an internet connection.

This workshop is for market managers, growers, vendors and organizers -anyone involved in farmers markets or considering establishing one. Sessions will include marketing strategies for social media and other websites; a market success and lessons learned panel; an in-depth look at the Farmers Market Coalition and available resources; discussion on cooking demos at markets; insurance options for markets and vendors; questions answered on scales, food sales, and licensing requirements; updates on state programs; and more!! Join us for the 12:30 p.m. annual IFMA Business Meeting. Trade vendors and materials will be available along with IFMA merchandise for sale. Join us for the Annual Iowa Farmers Market Association Business Meeting. Map, agenda, menu and more information are available on the Iowa Farmers Market Association Website: www.iafarmersmarkets.org Other opportunities at the workshop include FREE market bags, optional Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) training, and scale inspections and licensure. Regular registration is $40 through January 21st; $50 late registration January 22nd until event day.

PFI Farminars are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST, each focusing on a unique production or business management topic. All presentations are led by an experienced farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. The presentations are free for anyone with an internet connection.

The North Iowa Local Food Coalition is North Iowa’s regional network of diverse partners who meet quarterly to share updates and explore emerging opportunities. Quarterly Coalition are held the 4th Tues., every third month, 2:30-4:00pm at the North Iowa Landfill Education Center. The meeting is free and open to the public.

PFI Farminars are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST, each focusing on a unique production or business management topic. All presentations are led by an experienced farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. The presentations are free for anyone with an internet connection.

The NI Local Food Connection is getting together to network and discuss plans for 2019 North Iowa Local Food Connection programing (hint: we're looking at some education events, field days, and a couple workshops). Bring some snacks, stories, and ideas for discussion! These meetings are primarily focused on local food businesses (farms, restaurants, grocers, etc.), but those who are interested in the conversation are welcome to join!

Riverland Community College’s Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology is happy to announce that the 2nd Annual Growing Acres Conference is coming in February 2019! In 2018, the event hosted 12 speakers and 20 exhibitors who work in some way with growers, producers and those thinking of beginning a local foods or niche market business. The conference provided space for conversations on how to plan, implement and grow a healthy local food culture. The 2019 event will build upon that success and create engaging ways to network with others working in the agricultural and regional foods community.

Iowa Valley RC&D and Northeast Iowa RC&D are excited to announce the next installment of the Lettuce Grow Markets Training Series. This training will focus on Vendor Recruitment for farmers market managers. This free, two-hour training, hosted in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environmental Education, will be led by entrepreneur Simeon Talley and experienced market manager and vendor Julie Grunklee.

PFI Farminars are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST, each focusing on a unique production or business management topic. All presentations are led by an experienced farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. The presentations are free for anyone with an internet connection.

Feb. 21-23, 2019 La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, Wis. Register 60 Workshops | 6 Sessions Crops, Livestock, Market Farming, Soils, Business, & [...]

PFI Farminars are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST, each focusing on a unique production or business management topic. All presentations are led by an experienced farmer or subject-matter expert, and attendees are able to ask questions in real time using a chatbox while they listen and watch a slideshow. The presentations are free for anyone with an internet connection.