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!