South Hero Land Trust is co-organizing a great conference for farmers and folks interested in farming: "Growing the Working Landscape," in St. Albans on November 8th. No matter what your scale, this conference will provide you with the tools to shape your business for profitability and quality of life. Hear how to scale your business and learn the different funding models available to you. Learn about new markets and creative ways to utilize your already existing production while adding profitable products. Industry leaders will lead discussions on how to make the most of your markets and share their stories of success. Some highlights include:
Morning Keynote from Dan Smith, President of the Vermont Community Foundation
Meat track: What mineral mix will give you better yields and Local Beef - Real Conversations About Today's Market
Hemp: From seed to shelf, is this growing market right for you?
Is your farm profitable? Farm financial management and enterprise analysis
Food and Farm Tourism: How to participate in this growing sector
Forest and Woodland Track: The Promise of Silvopasture as well as Maple Industry Trends, Market Developments, and New Products
Funder Fishbowl: What are funders and lenders really looking for and how can you work with them
Registration is $35 and includes lunch- but these is a special discount this week- get $10 off if you register by October 29th. Get the details and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-the-working-landscape-tickets-48370493448
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