This e-commerce webinar series investigates three e-commerce platforms (Food 4 All, Local Food Marketplace, and Open Food Network), exploring their functionality and user experience across various sales channels. We hear from platform representatives and producers that have successfully implemented e-commerce strategies to expand their sales. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 — FOOD HUB / AGGREGATOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER […]
Videos & Webinars
Accessing SARE Farmer Rancher Grants
NCR-SARE’s (North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Farmer Rancher Grant Program is a competitive grants program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable solutions to problems through on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects. This grant represents a huge opportunity for our area farmers to access funding that will allow them to […]
Farm Filings Tax Series
The Farm Filings Tax Series was presented by tax and accounting professionals from Compeer Financial in March 2021. You may view the recordings and slides for each session below. This series was made possible by support from the Routes to Farm Alliance. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 – The Importance of Record-Keeping Download the presentation slides […]
On-Farm Food Safety
On-Farm Food Safety Learn about some of the basics of On-Farm Food Safety and Handling from John Williams and MJ Oviatt of Sola Gratia Farms in Urbana, IL as they harvest, wash, and pack okra and green onions. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2015-49200-24226
Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics
Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics #1 Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm in Champaign, IL discusses some helpful tips to prevent wear and tear on your wrists while farming and some stretches you can do if your wrists are getting sore. Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics #2 Maggie Taylor demonstrates the importance of using proper […]
Principles of Mechanical Weed Control
Principles of Mechanical Weed Control #1 Learn about some of the equipment used in mechanical weed control from Hans Bishop of PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, IL. Principles of Mechanical Weed Control #2 Hans Bishop of PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, IL takes us through setting up a piece of equipment used for mechanical weed control and […]
