Category Archives: Resources for Beginning Farmers

Gearing Up for Value-Added Produce Products

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Women's Agricultural Network

Are you considering adding value added products to your mix at the farmers market, your farm stand or CSA pick-up? Join The UVM New Farmer Project’s April 23 webinar on Creating Products from Farm Produce to learn the rules and regulations, as … Continue reading →

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Gleanings from the 2013 Direct Marketing Conference

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Beth Holtzman

“The 8th annual NOFA-VT Direct Marketing conference this month offered a wide variety of workshops that provided expertise, experiences, and opportunities to stretch your mind with new ideas and directions for farmers in the state to expand,” says Elizabeth Theriault, … Continue reading →

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Build a Dream Team for Your Business

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mary Peabody

My friend Grace and I were having lunch when a group of people took the table next to us. It became clear after a couple minutes that they were coworkers in a travel business. They were discussing an upcoming public relations … Continue reading →