March 2016 - Farmer Workshops & Potluck Dinner

Forty-three Monadnock Farmers and their families enjoyed a night out to reconnect with other farmers, attend workshops, and to talk about the weather at Alyson's Orchard on a snowy evening in March. 

Launched from this 1st meeting, the MFCC Infrastructure Working Group formed and continues to meet monthly to identify and secure funding for infrastructure necessary for a robust, productive agricultural economy. 

Workshops: 
"Marketing Your Farm Business"
Topics: Best marketing strategies & markets; Using social media to promote your farm products/business; Best free websites
Panelists:
Chris & Caitlin Caserta, Walpole Valley Farm
Beth Hodge, Echo Farm Puddings

"Estate Planning: Caring for Your Farm's Future"
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bayne, Yankee Farm Credit

"Infrastructure Needs Planning Meeting"
Led by Denise Meadows and Julie Davenson,
MFCC board members

Thank you to Alyson's Orchards and Lucas Mediterranean Cafe!