Visioning and Scaling Up Workshops
Saturday, April 8 & Sunday, April 9 Valley Roots Food Hub Mosca, CO The San Luis Valley Local Food Coalition, Valley Roots Food Hub, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Tourism Office and Guidestone Colorado are offering these opportunities to aspiring farmers and ranchers or current producers who are exploring the possibility of starting or expanding an agricultural business. VISION COURSE FOR ASPIRING FARMERS AND RANCHERS Saturday, April 8 9am-4pm The Vision Course for Aspiring Farmers and Ranchers is designed for those who are exploring the possibility of starting or expanding an agricultural business. Participants undergo an in-depth exploration of their own vision and the core competencies and resources needed to launch! This course examines current trends, resources, case studies, and stories from experienced farmers while digging into a framework to begin strategic business planning. Schedule: 9:00am Welcome/ Introductions 9:30am Visioning/ Self Assessments 10:45am Profile of Agriculture Panel 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Producer Profiles Panel 2:00pm Resource Inventory/ Planning 4:00pm Adjourn SCALING UP WORKSHOP FOR SOUTHWEST FARMERS Sunday, April 9 9am-4pm Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, in partnerships with The San Luis Valley Local Food Coalition, Valley Roots Food Hub, Colorado Tourism Office and Guidestone, is offering a Scaling-Up Workshop for fruit, vegetable, and field crop producers who are selling or considering selling to wholesale accounts such as food hubs, grocery chains and institutions. Topics will include an orientation to new federal food safety standrads, elements of successful wholesale market entry, selling opportunities and an expert producer panel. Schedule: 9:00am Welcome/ Introductions 9:30am Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Orientation 10:45am Producer Opportunities 11:15am Wholesale Success 12:15pm Lunch 1:00pm Wholesale Success -cont- 2:00pm Producer Panel 4:00pm Adjourn Pre-Registation Required Course fees are covered through support from BFRD Grant Register Now! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edu2dxll35c61a89&llr=5w4brhfab
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"The only way we are going to provide a healthy environment for future generations is through redesigning the food system." -Robert F Kennedy, Jr.
Join us in Mosca at the Valley Roots Food Hub 5401 Terry St for a casual CSA BBQ potluck and open house starting at 4 pm. This is an opportunity to learn about Valley Roots, our summer Fresh Box program, and to sign up. OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS at VALLEY ROOTS FOOD HUB: SATURDAY APRIL 8, 9AM-4PM: VISION COURSE FOR ASPIRING FARMERS & RANCHERS Participants will undergo and in-depth exploration of their own vision and the core competencies and resources needed to launch. This course examines current trends, resources, case studies, and stories from experienced farmers while digging into a framework to begin strategic business planning. Registration and more info here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edu2dxll35c61a89&llr=5w4brhfab SATURDAY APRIL 8, 4-7 PM: CSA BBQ POTLUCK & OPEN HOUSE This is a casual opportunity for individual households to come see the food hub, learn about the CSA program (Community Supported Agriculture) meet some producers, and break some bread together Valley Roots will provide meat for the grill & libations, side dishes appreciated. SUNDAY APRIL 9, 9AM-4 PM: SCALING UP WORKSHOP FOR SLV PRODUCERS This workshop is for beginning and existing fruit, vegetable, and field crop producers who are selling or considering selling to wholesale accounts such as food hubs, grocery chains, and institutions. Topics will include an orientation to new federal food safety standards, elements of successful wholesale market entry, selling opportunities, and an expert producer panel. Registration and more info here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edu2dxll35c61a89&llr=5w4brhfab What's new in the CSA Market?: Introducing rootfood by Valley Roots Food Hub Introducing San Luis Valley Hemp Company Grassfed beef bones from Sangre's Best CSA a la Carte order welcomed anytime: $50 minimum, Tuesday 4pm for Friday delivery 2017 Summer Fresh Box Registration is open! Place orders here: https://valleyrootsfoodhubcsa.localorbit.com/users/sign_in |
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