Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Farmers Market Winter Seminars


The Farmers Market of the Ozarks received a MO Dept of Agriculture Specialty Block Grant and will be holding 5 winter seminars for farmers who sell or want to sell at farmers market.  The seminars are FREE and will be held at the Bond Learning Center in Springfield, MO.

November 28 from 5 -7 pm
Facebook for Farmers: Learn how to “Get Social” on the farm or with your business. Bring your
laptops. We are going to get interactive.

December 27 from 5 - 7 pm
Exploring Options to Expand (2 tracks)
1.) Most Marketable Vegetables, Incorporating Alternatives, Adding Fruit to the Farm
2.) Meat Marketing at the Market

January 30 from 5 - 7 pm
Working with High Tunnels: For beginners in production under 2 years

February 27(Partnership with Webb City Farmers Market) from 9 - 4 pm
Food Safety and Marketing Short Course
Maximizing Your Stall Space & Branding: The Name of the Game

March 27 from 5 - 7 pm
Dealing with Drought on the Farm
Irrigation, System Design, Mulching, Planting strategies & Using Natives

Register by Calling 417.766.8711 or email
 
 

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