| Join Marbleseed for their Spring 2025 New Farmer U in Chippewa Fall for two days of learning and community building tailored to beginning farmers looking to grow their farm business! Saturday, April 12 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join for a full day of farm financials training with two of the most sought-after farm business experts – Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer at Compeer Financial, and Andrew Larson, Farm Program Manager at the Food Finance Institute. This workshop uses a comprehensive agribusiness curriculum, each attendee will get to take home a brand-new copy of the coveted Fearless Farm Finances book. Breakfast and lunch are provided. During the evening, participants are invited to join an optional group dinner outing to get to know your new farmer friends! Sunday, April 13 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Day two of the New Farmer U training includes guest speakers and trainers focused on helping farmers to tell their farm story and improve their marketing tools. Topics such as website development and how to build a thriving food and farm business will be covered. Farmer wellness, mental health and legal resources will be shared. Tabling by the Wisconsin Farmers Union complete a full weekend of information on how to make your farm business a full success. Breakfast and lunch are provided. At 10:30 a.m. participants will take a mini break to support the farm vendors who host “Sunday Market on the River.” Participants can enjoy fresh coffee, browse food from the Market on the River sellers, and shop for locally made gifts at this unique pop-up! Additional information: Registration for this 2-day workshop is $35 A travel and lodging stipend is available to help farmers attend this training. This event is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Assorted breakfast pastries, refreshments, and lunch will be provided. Registration closes Friday, April 4. Any additional questions or interpretation requests, please reach out to Alondra Cano, at alondra.cano@marbleseed.org. |
| Spring New Farmer U – Chippewa Falls When: April 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m & April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Market on River128 W River St Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 |