Small Farms Programs To Help Producers

July 25, 2010

Upcoming workshops will help small farm producers get their product to local markets, address obstacles for small producers, and identify new market segments for selling products locally.

Florida Small Farms Outreach Program is offering four training sessions statewide. These workshops are available via video teleconference through Escambia Extension, 3740 Stefani Road. The program is open to the public for $5 per session.

Early registration is recommended for participants. The availability of program notebooks and materials will be based on pre-registration numbers.

The programs will offer a discussion by farmers and experts on their selected topics. Sessions are two hours each starting at 6 p.m. as follows:

  • August 3 – Food Safety Requirements for Small Farmers
    August 17 – Taking Care of Business: Price Discovery , Accountability, Basic Merchandising
    August 24 – The Art of Selling

Pre-registration is required. Contact Escambia Extension Office at 475-5230. For more information about Small Farms Outreach, visit their website at http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News