Build your farm business skills at New Farmer U!
Join Marbleseed on August 18 – Tuesday, August 19 to grow and learn the farm business skills you need to thrive! This two-day educational event includes expert-run workshops on farm finance, farmer-wellbeing, ergonomics, a farmer-panel on marketing, and an epic tour of the 430 acre diversified organic farm hosting August’s New Farmer U—Gwenyn Hill Farm. Featured speakers include Compeer Financial’s Senior Lending Officer, Paul Dietmann and the Food Finance Institute’s Farm Program Manager, Andy Larson. This will be a unique opportunity for farmers to receive in-depth consulting in the areas of farm financials and your farm’s organizational health. Katie Bishop will train the group on Farmer Self-care and Wellbeing, and other presentations will focus on Movement & Ergonomics, and Finding the Right Markets for Your Farm. There will be an in-depth tour of Gwenyn Hill Farm on Tuesday after the workshops wrap-up. This is an intensive training to help farmers get new ideas to succeed!
Registration and more details available here. Space is limited and registration closes Thursday, August 14th. Any additional questions or interpretation requests, please reach out to Tay Fatke, at tay.fatke@marbleseed.org.