Assist New Milford in protecting and preserving our surviving farmlands

All posts in Events

Four Root Farm free webinar March 27 at 12 pm: Finding the Right Market Channel for Your Farm Business

Categories: Events
Comments Off on Four Root Farm free webinar March 27 at 12 pm: Finding the Right Market Channel for Your Farm Business

Four Root Farm free webinar March 27 at 12 pm: Finding the Right Market Channel for Your Farm Business

FINDING THE RIGHT MARKETING CHANNEL FOR YOUR FARM BUSINESS
With multiple sales options available to Connecticut farmers, identifying the best fit for your farm can be a challenge. Hear from Rachel Berg, Farmer and Co-Owner of Four Root Farm in East Haddam, to learn how to align your products, scale, and goals with the right marketing outlets.

Topics include:

  • Overview of Common Marketing Channels in CT
  • Pros & Cons of Direct, Wholesale, and Institutional Sales
  • Evaluating Market Fit
  • Transitioning to New Channels
Register to attend this free webinar on March 27th at 12pm.

2026 National Agricultural Labor free Seminar, virtual and in TX, March 24 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST

Categories: Events
Comments Off on 2026 National Agricultural Labor free Seminar, virtual and in TX, March 24 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST

2026 National Agricultural Labor free Seminar, virtual and in TX, March 24 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST

WHD’S 2026 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SEMINAR
Please accept this invitation to attend the 2026 National Agricultural Labor Seminar hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.

This hybrid event is offered as a public service and will be held on

March 24, 2026, from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST

Speakers from Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Employment and Training Administration, the Department of Justice and others will join the Wage and Hour Division in this educational seminar. This year’s theme is “Protecting America’s Agriculture Workers.”

The seminar will follow a hybrid format, with virtual participation strongly recommended. Limited in-person seating is available in Dallas, TX 75202; the exact address will be provided to confirmed in-person registrants.

Topics will include H-2A, compliance practices, farm labor, transportation safety and many more.

You will learn about requirements for wages, housing, field sanitation, farm labor contractor registration, and the H-2A Program.

This event is free to attend, but space is limited, so register today.

Agenda is subject to change without further notice  

To request accommodations or for other inquiries about accessibility, please contact Imelda Avila – Thomas by March 20, 2026.

Register

 

UConn Extension Farm Profitability Strategies for Connecticut Growers Webinar March 17, 12pm

Categories: Events
Comments Off on UConn Extension Farm Profitability Strategies for Connecticut Growers Webinar March 17, 12pm

UConn Extension Farm Profitability Strategies for Connecticut Growers Webinar March 17, 12pm

FARM PROFITABILITY STRATEGIES FOR CT GROWERS
This virtual event will include the following speakers:

  • Chris Laughton – Director of Knowledge Exchange, Farm Credit East: Overview of key financial vocabulary, holistic farm planning (vision, finances, management, labor, marketing, profitability), and enterprise budgeting examples to help you evaluate economic performance.
  • Will O’Meara – Owner and Operator, Hungry Reaper Farm: Scaling up experience, equipment acquisition timing, commodity and market selection rationale, and work-life balance considerations.
  • Bruce Gresczyk Jr. – Manager/Co-Owner, Gresczyk Farms LLC: Approaches to product and market diversification, value-added opportunities, and how commodity and market choices have shaped his business.
Register to attend this free webinar on March 17th at 12pm. 

More information can be found on the UConn Extension IPM Events page.

NCFA March Market Madness Event – get feedback on your farm market stand, March 14 Meriden 10-11:30 am

Categories: Events
Comments Off on NCFA March Market Madness Event – get feedback on your farm market stand, March 14 Meriden 10-11:30 am

NCFA March Market Madness Event – get feedback on your farm market stand, March 14 Meriden 10-11:30 am

It’s almost market season which means you’re thinking about your farmer’s market setup! Maybe you’re not getting the lines you see at other stands. Maybe you want marketing/branding advice. This could also be your first year or so at a market and you’re curious about pricing, supplies, and what to expect. Tackle these topics and more at our FREE March Market Madness on March 14th!

Presented by NCTFA, this interactive workshop is a chance to get real time feedback and ideas for your market setup. You’ll walk away with tools and tips to maximize your market week after week. We are inviting attendees to bring their supplies and set up as they normally would at the farmers market, find areas of improvement and see what’s working for fellow farmers!

Cost: Free | Location: Meriden Library, Room 1, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT 06450

Register at: Select tickets – March Market Madness – Meriden Public Library

 

Social Media made simple webinar: Strategies for farmers’ markets success, March 10 at 12 pm

Categories: Events
Comments Off on Social Media made simple webinar: Strategies for farmers’ markets success, March 10 at 12 pm

Social Media made simple webinar: Strategies for farmers’ markets success, March 10 at 12 pm

Join social media marketing expert Lisa Lewin, owner of Social Ability LLC, for an engaging and practical webinar designed specifically for farmers’ market managers.

Learn how to harness the power of social media to raise awareness, attract more visitors, support vendors, and build a thriving community around your market. Lisa will share easy-to-implement tips for creating compelling content, engaging vendors, and building a successful social media account.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your strategy, this session will help you turn online engagement into real-world results for your market.

Register here.