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SUMMARY:Slow Food in the Tetons Farm to Fork Festival Pitch in Place Contest
DESCRIPTION:When: October 4th\, 2025\, 2-4:30PM \nWhere: The Center for the Arts Lawn\, 240 S Glenwood St.\, Jackson\, Wyoming \nWhat: Farmers\, Ranchers\, and Growers will have the opportunity to deliver a 5-minute pitch at their market booth to a panel of 6 judges\, showcasing their locally-grown and produced products. \nPrizes: Win up to $2\,000 in food business supplies—including a $1\,500 People’s Choice Award! \nApply by August 28th through this form. Those granted a contest seat will be notified by September 3rd. \nVendors’ Virtual Coaching Session (optional): September 9th\, 5:30-7PM MST \nWinners announced on site the same day following Slow Food in the Tetons Farm to Fork Festival!
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/slow-food-in-the-tetons-farm-to-fork-festival-pitch-in-place-contest/
CATEGORIES:Wyoming
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SUMMARY:Eat Local First Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eat Local First Network\nBuilding connections between local food\, local communities\, and regional economies \nThe Eat Local First Network is a place to connect and collaborate to guide communities toward local food across Washington State. By uniting stakeholders working across the food system\, as well as economic development\, tourism\, government\, community organizations\, and media\, the network fosters procurement and marketing of locally produced foods\, aligning with our vision of a resilient\, equitable food system where people are connected to local farms and food businesses wherever they live\, work\, shop\, visit\, and eat. \nIf this sounds like you\, we hope you will join us! Network meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM\, with the inaugural meeting taking place on June 5th. \nTo learn more about the Network\, please visit our website – https://eatlocalfirst.org/about/eat-local-first-network/ \nClick this link to register for the Network meetings – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvZ95A4dS6q7q3p4k63gsQ#/registration \nThese meetings are free to attend! Join us monthly or just drop in when you can. Bring your updates\, questions\, and a collaborative spirit. \nHave a question about the Eat Local First Network? Contact us here
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/eat-local-first-network-meeting/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T133000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Farm Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop introduces participants to farm succession planning and the steps involved in a farm or ranch transfer within or outside of the family.  The first workshop session will provide an overview of getting started with farm or ranch transfer including clarifying values\, vision and goals\, and identifying the people who need to be involved in the transfer process. The second workshop session will discuss the importance of assessing your current financial position and future needs\, the position and needs of other parties involved in the farm/ranch transfer\, and identifying key professional service providers that can support incoming farmers and ranchers and exiting owners during the transfer process.  The workshop will conclude with resources and tools for taking the next steps to develop a farm succession/farmland transfer plan. \nThis workshop is open to all! The Introduction to Farm Succession Planning workshop is designed for current landowners and incoming producers who are interested in learning the steps involved in farm succession planning. This includes landholders who may be retiring\, planning their estates\, or simply want to know more about making land available for a new generation and young and beginning farmers and ranchers looking for land to farm. \nThis workshop will be recorded and the recording link will be sent to all who register.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/introduction-to-farm-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cultivating Success Idaho":MAILTO:cultivatingsuccess@uidaho.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
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SUMMARY:Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Indigenous Foods\, Knowledge\, and Community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 1-3\, 2025\nBell Harbor | Seattle\, WA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT NATIVE GROWN & GATHERED \nJoin us in Seattle for a vibrant gathering celebrating Native food systems and Tribal Food Sovereignty. The Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo unites Tribal nations\, food producers\, chefs\, artists\, and advocates from across the Northwest and beyond. Whether you grow\, cook\, forage\, or simply love food and culture\, this event is for you. \n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness-to-Business Opportunities\nThe Expo connects buyers\, contractors\, and packaging companies with Native food producers and artisans. It’s an opportunity to build partnerships\, supply chains\, and business opportunities that support Native economies and sustainability. \nNetworking Opportunities\nConnect with food leaders to support Indigenous food sovereignty\, sustainability\, and economic growth. Access expert consultations and sessions on business development\, marketing\, and grants to help Native producers thrive. \nWorkshops & Panels\nEngage in conversations on food sovereignty\, sustainable agriculture\, traditional plant teachings\, and innovative approaches to local and regional food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarketplace\nExplore a marketplace featuring Native-grown and gathered foods\, artisanal products\, and hand-crafted goods that highlight the cultural richness of Indigenous communities. \nCultural Performances\nExperience live music\, dance\, and storytelling that celebrate Indigenous traditions and contemporary expressions of Native culture. \nCulinary Demonstrations\nWatch and learn from Native chefs and traditional food artisans as they prepare dishes rooted in ancestral knowledge and modern innovation.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/native-grown-gathered-food-expo/
LOCATION:Bell Harbor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Washington
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Success: Whole Farm Planning\, Fall Course
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process\, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land\, life\, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole system lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom\, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners. Leave with tools for decision making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too! Come build a solid plan for a farm or food business that suits you. \nCultivating Success ™: Planificación holística de la granja le guiará paso a paso en el proceso de crear un plan para su terreno y su negocio agrícola. Aprenda a utilizar una visión sistemática y holística para planificar el futuro de su pequeña granja. Las clases tomarán lugar en línea semanalmente a través de Zoom y podrá interactuar con otros agricultores principiantes esparcidos por el estado. Obtendrá herramientas para la toma de decisiones\, y para guiar y planificar sus pasos en el mundo agrícola. También habrán muchas oportunidades para conocer a personas nuevas y empezar a construir comunidad en grupo! Le ayudaremos a desarrollar un plan sólido para una granja o negocio agrícola que se adapte a sus necesidades. \n  \n\n\nSept. 22nd through Nov. 3rd 2025 \n\n\nClass meets weekly on Mondays from 6-8pm \n\n\n\n\nOnline course classroom through Zoom with regional in person opportunities \n\n\n$200 course registration per farm (up to 3 participants). Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier. \n\n\n  \n\n\nEl 22 de septiembre al 3 de noviembre de 2025 \n\n\n\n\nLa clase se reúne semanalmente los lunes de 6 a 8pm \n\n\nCurso en línea a través de Zoom con oportunidades regionales en persona \n\n\n$200 por inscripcion que incluye hasta 3 personas por granja. Las becas están disponibles para cualquier persona para la que el costo del curso es una barrera.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/cultivating-success-whole-farm-planning-fall-course/
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20250729T000230Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Sound
DESCRIPTION:The Good Business Network of Washington (formerly Seattle Good Business Network) presents Taste of the Sound on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025. \nSample bites and beverages and shop from over 40 local producers at this tasting and marketplace. Located at West Canal Yards on the south end of the Ship Canal\, this event will also feature seafood producers in a dockside setting. \nTaste of the Sound is a celebration of both Seattle Made Week and Eat Local Month\, celebrating the vibrant maker communities across Seattle and Washington state. \nGeneral Admission tickets include 5 drink tickets for tasting pours and unlimited bites. \nThis is a 21+ only event. \nBuyer Preview: 4-5pm \nGeneral Admission: 5-8pm
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/taste-of-the-sound/
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250912T193000
DTSTAMP:20250616T173258Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Colorado Food & Agriculture Collision Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Colorado Food & Agriculture Collision Pitch Competition – now in its third year! Join us at CSU Spur for an exciting event where top food and ag entrepreneurs from across six Colorado regions – from the western mountains to the eastern plains – come together to pitch their ideas on one statewide stage. This in-person competition is a unique opportunity to see the creativity\, grit\, and pioneering spirit that defines Colorado’s food and agriculture business landscape. Don’t miss out on this chance to be inspired and be a part of the future of food and agriculture! \n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nA fast-paced\, live pitch competition featuring six standout businesses\n\n\nResource Rally: tabling from local/regional food brands and support organizations\n\n\nAmple networking opportunities with industry peers\, buyers\, and technical experts\n\n\nAppetizers + one drink ticket included with your $25 registration\n\nThe event is open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nApplications for businesses are open from June 1 – July 1\, 2025.\nWe’re seeking businesses that source local/regional ingredients and sell to local and/or regional markets. Apply here! \nPrior to the event pitchers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our partner technical assistance providers to hone their pitch and prepare it for prime time. \nMORE INFORMATION HERE!
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/2025-colorado-food-agriculture-collision-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:CSU Spur\, 4777 National Western Drive\, Denver\, CO\, 80216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado,Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T123000
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SUMMARY:Building a Hub to Hub Trade Network: From Idea to MOU with Northwest Food Hub Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center\, the Puget Sound Food Hub and the Northwest Food Hub Network for an insightful discussion on the behind the scenes work of developing a fair and functioning MOU across the Northwest Food Hub Network. This session will work through the MOU development process\, and will then walk through the template that the NW Food Hub Network has developed. This session will be most useful for food hubs\, food hub networks\, and food hub network coordinators. This session will be recorded and the template will be shared.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/building-a-hub-to-hub-trade-network-from-idea-to-mou-with-northwest-food-hub-network/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Food Hub Network":MAILTO:team@nwfoodhubnetwork.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T150000
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SUMMARY:Processing for Small Scale Markets
DESCRIPTION:FREE Upcoming Food Business Presentation \n\n\n\nJoin the Northwest & Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center\, Oregon Food Hub Network and Hannah Kullberg to learn more about two different aspects of the business of food processing. Each session includes a presentation and Q&A.\n\n\n\nFrom 1PM-2PM Hannah will introduce their new Processing for Small Makers Toolkit and walk you through common questions\, best practices\, and resources to help you get started with your food business. This portion of the workshop is designed for both small and beginning makers\, and the organizations who work with and advise small and beginning food makers.\n\n\n\nFrom 2PM-3PM Hannah will introduce their new Becoming a Co-Packer toolkit as well as work through common questions\, best practices and resources. This hour is for those of you who are already processing and are interested in exploring offering processing services. These virtual sessions will be recorded!\n\n\n\nPresentation Details\nSeptember 9\, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST\nFree. Register at: bit.ly/3Ve0pRr\n\n\n\nOptional Office Hours\nSep 11\, 2025 02:00- 3:00 PM PST\nFree. Register at: bit.ly/3HIrPMf\n\n\n\nSep 12\, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM PST\nFree. Register at: bit.ly/4mUQVpY
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/processing-for-small-scale-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T160000
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SUMMARY:Accessing Capital for Farm & Food - A Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Accessing Capital for Farm & Food – A Deep Dive \nVirtual Workshop:  Monday\, September 8th\, 3:00-4:00 PM PST \nLoan Officer 1-on-1 Virtual Sessions:  Wed\, Sept 10th; Thur\, Sept 11th; Fri\, Sept 12th – Appointment times vary \nJoin Business Impact NW\, in partnership with the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center (NWRM RFBC) Right-Size Investing and Infrastructure team\, for a deep dive into accessing capital for farm and food businesses. On Monday\, Sept 8\, 3:00-4:00pm PST\, Kyle Lovell\, Chief Lending Officer at Business Impact NW\, will present an overview of flexible loan products to help start or grow your business and the basics of becoming loan ready with Q&A time. Later in the week\, book 1-on-1 sessions with Business Impact NW Loan Officers to discuss the specifics of your individual business and capital needs. Find out what lending options might be available now or in the future to grow and scale your farm or food business and receive recommendations on next steps. Sessions are FREE. Register for the virtual workshop below. \nVirtual Workshop Registration \n\nMonday\, Sept 8\, 2025\, 3:00-4:00 pm PST\n\nFree. Register Here \nOptional 1-on-1 Sessions with Business Impact NW Loan Officer \n\nSept 10\, Sept 11\, Sept 12\n\nFree. Scheduling link sent after registration \nQuestions? Please contact Henry Wong – henryw@businessimpactnw.org
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/accessing-capital-for-farm-food-a-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure,Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20250812T203719Z
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SUMMARY:Landon’s Fall Fest Pitch in Place Contest + Rooted in Wyoming’s Rootstock 2025
DESCRIPTION:Landon’s Fall Fest Pitch in Place Contest \nWhen: September 6th\, 2025\, 9AM – Noon \nWhere: Landon’s Greenhouse 505 College Meadows Dr\, Sheridan\, WY \nWhat: Vendors will give a 5-minute pitch at their market booth to a panel of 6 judges about their products \nPrizes: Win up to $2\,000 in food business supplies—including a $1\,500 People’s Choice Award! \nApply by August 15th through this form. Limited to 20 vendors (competitors notified by Aug 21) \nAll competitors have the option to attend a virtual coaching session on Aug 25th\, 5:30-7pm and receive one free ticket to attend Rootstock. \nRooted in Wyoming’s Rootstock 2025 \nWhen: September 6th\, 2025\, Noon – 3:00PM \nWhere: Landon’s Greenhouse 505 College Meadows Dr\, Sheridan\, WY \nWhat: Celebrate local Wyoming food\, music\, and community! \n\nStay tuned to Rooted in WY’s website for Rootstock 2025 ticket sales\nCatered by Ohla’s Market\nLive Music by Dave Munsick: Songteller\nRaffles and Giveaway\nFood Drive:\n\nFresh food for the Grow a Little Extra program\nCanned goods also accepted\nAll donations support local food pantries\n\n\n\nPitch in Place Contest Winners will be announced during Rootstock 2025!
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/landons-fall-fest-pitch-in-place-contest-rooted-in-wyomings-rootstock-2025/
LOCATION:Landon’s Greenhouse\, College Meadow Drive\, Sheridan\, WY\, 82801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wyoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T110000
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SUMMARY:Eat Local First Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eat Local First Network\nBuilding connections between local food\, local communities\, and regional economies \nThe Eat Local First Network is a place to connect and collaborate to guide communities toward local food across Washington State. By uniting stakeholders working across the food system\, as well as economic development\, tourism\, government\, community organizations\, and media\, the network fosters procurement and marketing of locally produced foods\, aligning with our vision of a resilient\, equitable food system where people are connected to local farms and food businesses wherever they live\, work\, shop\, visit\, and eat. \nIf this sounds like you\, we hope you will join us! Network meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM\, with the inaugural meeting taking place on June 5th. \nTo learn more about the Network\, please visit our website – https://eatlocalfirst.org/about/eat-local-first-network/ \nClick this link to register for the Network meetings – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvZ95A4dS6q7q3p4k63gsQ#/registration \nThese meetings are free to attend! Join us monthly or just drop in when you can. Bring your updates\, questions\, and a collaborative spirit. \nHave a question about the Eat Local First Network? Contact us here
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/eat-local-first-network-meeting/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T113000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Priorities for Local and Regional Food Systems and Developing Action Plans for the NW & Rocky Mountain Region
DESCRIPTION:Are you working in local and regional food systems? Join us as we delve into the recommendations from two recent assessments commissioned by the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center aimed at understanding how to best support farm and food businesses in the local and regional food landscape. Leave with new connections and pathways for reaching and serving farm businesses in your region.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/understanding-priorities-for-local-and-regional-food-systems-and-developing-action-plans-for-the-nw-rocky-mountain-region/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20250823T231116Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Priorities for Local and Regional Food Systems and Developing Action Plans for the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Region
DESCRIPTION:Are you working in local and regional food systems? Join us as we delve into the recommendations from two recent assessments commissioned by the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center aimed at understanding how to best support farm and food businesses in the local and regional food landscape. Leave with new connections and pathways for reaching and serving farm and food businesses in your region.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/understanding-priorities-for-local-and-regional-food-systems-and-developing-action-plans-for-the-northwest-and-rocky-mountain-region/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Colorado,Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Idaho,Meat Supply Chain,New Markets for Grains, Pulses and Pseudocereals,Oregon,Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure,Washington,Wyoming
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Idaho Extension":MAILTO:cdephelps@uidaho.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T114500
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SUMMARY:WA Meat Up Summer All Call
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow local meat producers\, processors\, supporters\, and more for our next quarterly ALL CALL focused on POULTRY! \nAre you poultry curious and interested in getting into raising birds for sale? \nAre you currently selling poultry and wondering if its time to scale up?  \nDo you want a chance to connect with fellow producers and processors and share knowledge and stories?    \nCome hear from WSDA Food Safety and two great Washington poultry businesses about the ups\, downs\, ins\, and outs of all things birdy.  \nCaleb James\, SW Regional Manager for WSDA Food Safety will be sharing important reminders for using the WSDA Special Poultry Permit (1\,000 bird limit). \nJanelle and Jerry Stokesbury from Stokesbury Sustainable Farm will share stories and strategies they learned over nearly 2 decades of poultry production and processing. \nLulu Redder from Feral Woman Farms & Feisty Fowl will share her experience of building a poultry processing and production business from the ground up and some tips you might want if you are thinking of doing the same. \nWho: Aspiring and current poultry producers & processors \nWhen: Wednesday\, September 3rd 10:00 -11:45 a.m. PST \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: FREE \n>> REGISTER HERE
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/wa-meat-up-summer-all-call/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250902T190000
DTSTAMP:20250825T203813Z
CREATED:20250825T175749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T203813Z
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SUMMARY:Food Product Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Klamath Grown is hosting the OSU Food Innovation Center for a FREE half-day Product Development Workshop.\n\nThis workshop is open to all farmers\, producers\, makers\, and entrepreneurs in the area! There will be follow up consultation services for attendees.\n\nPlease RSVP via email to: jason.ball@oregonstate.edu\n\nMore information:\n\nJOIN OSU EXPERTS for an immersive workshop focused on all things involved in Product Development! Do you currently sell a food or beverage product? Are you interested in selling a product at farmers’ markets or retail outlets?\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP WILL EXPLORE\n– Converting your recipe into a formula– Scaling up production of your product– Important food safety considerations– Writing a process flow chart– Understanding your product shelf life– Nutrition Labeling
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/food-product-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Klamath Grown\, Main Street\, Klamath Falls\, OR\, 97601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Oregon,Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T180721Z
CREATED:20250624T175356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T180721Z
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SUMMARY:Ranching for Profit Workshop - Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Dates \nAugust 20-21\, 2025\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \n​ \nLocation \nUniversity of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center \n10881 N Boyer Rd. \nSandpoint\, ID \n​​​ \nCost \nCost $40 per person \nPartial scholarships available contact Colette DePhelps (cdephelps@uidaho.edu) for more information. \n​ \nWorkshop Description \nAndrew Morris\, a Ranching for Profit Instructor\, will lead this two-day workshop. Ranchers will learn valuable techniques to increase the financial sustainability of their operations and increase profits through direct and intermediated sales. Workshop topics include a background on ranching profitability\, restructuring your ranch for profitability\, evaluating success\, financial principles\, understanding the balance sheet\, key financial ratios\, employee structure\, and more. Ranchers Eileen Napier and Stan Hayes will add to the conversation by sharing their experience at Ramstead Ranch in Ione\, Washington. This workshop is for ranchers looking to transform their operation into a profitable business with less work and less stress while improving rangeland health and productivity.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/ranching-for-profit-workshop-idaho/
LOCATION:Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center\, North Boyer Road\, Sandpoint\, ID\, 83864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Idaho,Meat Supply Chain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTSTAMP:20250715T183039Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T183039Z
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SUMMARY:Intertribal Agriculture Council - Northwest Regional Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) at the Northwest Regional Summit\, an event designed to strengthen Tribal food systems in the Pacific Northwest and improve access to vital resources that support Indian agriculture and food sovereignty. \nTailored for Tribes and individual Tribal farmers\, ranchers\, fishers\, food gatherers\, and entrepreneurs\, this summit offers a collaborative space to explore emerging market opportunities\, exchange knowledge\, and cultivate partnerships. Key agenda topics include meat and poultry processing\, export readiness with IAC’s American Indian Foods (AIF) program\, the National Intertribal Food Business Center\, agroforestry\, fisheries business resources\, composting\, small-scale solar for farms\, soil health\, funding opportunities\, and USDA support for Tribes and individual producers. Attendees will also have the option to participate in two field trips: a visit to the Kalispel Bison Ranch and a tour of the Spokane Tribal Network’s Tribal Food Sovereignty Project.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/intertribal-agriculture-council-northwest-regional-summit-2/
LOCATION:Northern Quest Hotel and Casino\, Airway Heights\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Idaho,Meat Supply Chain,Oregon,Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250818T210000
DTSTAMP:20250715T184707Z
CREATED:20250715T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T184707Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Your Farm Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Interested in starting a small farm? Wonder what it would take\, and if you’re ready? Whether you’re in the planning stages or have just begun\, this one day 3-hour virtual intensive class will help you determine what options are available for you\, network with others and plan your next steps.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/explore-your-farm-dreams-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T200000
DTSTAMP:20250624T165111Z
CREATED:20250624T165111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T165111Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Buckwheat Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tasting portion of the Buckwheat Fest from 5:30-8pm under tents outside the WSU Breadlab in Skagit Valley\, WA. We will have an eclectic array of innovative buckwheat-based food products to try from amazing restaurants and bakeries such as Bens Bread\, TOMO\, Sarah Minnick\, Sea Wolf\, Café Lago and many more! Local breweries and cideries will be on site pouring as well. Hope to see you there! Kids under 5 are free of charge. Tickets are still available here: https://buckwheatfest-tasting.bpt.me/ \nComprehensive Event Sold Out! The comprehensive event will begin at the Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon\, WA\, with a field tour led by soil scientists and plant breeders and a buckwheat processing demonstration on our new sorter/peeler. We will then break for travel to the WSU Breadlab at the Port of Skagit in Burlington\, WA\, where we will reconvene for cooking demonstrations\, including a soba presentation by cook\, teacher and author Sonoko Sakai and a ployes presentation by Jan Bouchard of Bouchard Family Farms. The day will culminate with a tasting of buckwheat-based food products under tents outside of the Breadlab. We will have an eclectic array of innovative foods from amazing restaurants and bakeries such as Bens Bread\, TOMO\, Sarah Minnick\, Sea Wolf\, Café Lago and many more! Local breweries and cideries will be on site pouring as well. Hope to see you there! Kids under 5 are free of charge.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/3rd-annual-buckwheat-fest/
LOCATION:WSU Bread Lab\, Westar Lane\, Burlington\, WA\, 98233\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Markets for Grains, Pulses and Pseudocereals,Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T110000
DTSTAMP:20250528T234445Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T234445Z
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SUMMARY:Eat Local First Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eat Local First Network\nBuilding connections between local food\, local communities\, and regional economies \nThe Eat Local First Network is a place to connect and collaborate to guide communities toward local food across Washington State. By uniting stakeholders working across the food system\, as well as economic development\, tourism\, government\, community organizations\, and media\, the network fosters procurement and marketing of locally produced foods\, aligning with our vision of a resilient\, equitable food system where people are connected to local farms and food businesses wherever they live\, work\, shop\, visit\, and eat. \nIf this sounds like you\, we hope you will join us! Network meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM\, with the inaugural meeting taking place on June 5th. \nTo learn more about the Network\, please visit our website – https://eatlocalfirst.org/about/eat-local-first-network/ \nClick this link to register for the Network meetings – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvZ95A4dS6q7q3p4k63gsQ#/registration \nThese meetings are free to attend! Join us monthly or just drop in when you can. Bring your updates\, questions\, and a collaborative spirit. \nHave a question about the Eat Local First Network? Contact us here
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/eat-local-first-network-meeting/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250725T110000
DTSTAMP:20250630T223447Z
CREATED:20250630T211641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T223447Z
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SUMMARY:NMPAN Webinar: Unlocking Hidden Profits – Demystifying the Federal Retail Exemption for Meat Processors
DESCRIPTION:Join David Zarling of NMPAN and a guest processor for a deep dive discussion that uncovers the often-overlooked Federal Retail Exemption. \nWe’ll cover the ways small meat processors how to turn regulatory know-how into a direct-to-consumer sales engine. You’ll walk away with clear\, step-by-step guidance on compliance\, practical tips for expanding your local market reach\, and real-world examples of peers who have boosted their bottom line—no legal jargon required.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/nmpan-webinar-unlocking-hidden-profits-demystifying-the-federal-retail-exemption-for-meat-processors/
CATEGORIES:Meat Supply Chain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTSTAMP:20250630T195459Z
CREATED:20250630T183420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T195459Z
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SUMMARY:National Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Institute
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) is a free\, online\, 10-week intensive program intended to improve the health of your farm or ranch business. The program is open to producers ages 18 and up and is inclusive of all operation types and scales of production. \nEach cohort is selected through a competitive application process. If accepted\, you will attend online seminars\, network with peers\, pursue independent learning activities\, and receive one-on-one technical assistance. Participants who complete all the necessary requirements will be considered for an additional in-person session\, which will include additional trainings\, farm tours\, and networking with Farmers Union leadership. \nThe program is structured around The Resilerator™\, a program of California FarmLink. The Resilerator™ includes weekly online trainings led by experts in business management over the course of 10 weeks from October – December. Participants will be expected to watch 30-60 minutes of video trainings each week\, followed by participation in weekly\, 2 hour Q&As with Resilerator™ instructors. \nDEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications close July 15\, 2025.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/national-farmers-union-beginning-farmer-institute/
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Meat Supply Chain,New Markets for Grains, Pulses and Pseudocereals,Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250711T111500
DTSTAMP:20250708T173118Z
CREATED:20250708T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T173118Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Food Summit Regional Convening Series Share Out
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado Food Summit Regional Convening Event Series has officially wrapped up! Thank you to everyone who served on planning committees and shared your perspectives at events across the state. Over the course of fifteen gatherings\, more than 1\,000 Coloradans came together to discuss how food and agriculture systems shape our daily lives. This marks the largest statewide collaborative food systems effort to date\, surpassing the 2023 Colorado Food Summit’s record of 750 participants. \nNow\, we are excited to share what we have learned and outline what is ahead for the Colorado Food Summit. The Summit is in a time of transition\, and input from this event series\, alongside ongoing governance conversations\, will help shape its future. \nJoin us for this webinar to: \n\nHear outcomes and highlights from the regional events\nListen to regional leaders reflect on local conversations\nAccess data and reports from across the state\nProvide feedback on a collaborative statewide report\nLearn what food and agriculture practitioners want from institutions and policymakers moving forward\n\nYour voice matters in shaping what comes next. We hope to see on Friday\, July 11\, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/14A4fXnERdmGQne92LZfMQ  \nThis webinar will offer simultaneous translation in English and Spanish. \n  \n¡La serie de eventos regionales de la Cumbre sobre la Alimentación de Colorado ha concluido oficialmente! Gracias a todos los que sirvieron en los comités de planificación y compartieron sus perspectivas en los eventos en todo el estado. En el transcurso de quince reuniones\, más de 1\,000 habitantes de Colorado se reunieron para discutir cómo los sistemas alimentarios y agrícolas dan forma a nuestra vida cotidiana. Esto marca el mayor esfuerzo de colaboración de los sistemas alimentarios en todo el estado hasta la fecha\, superando el récord de la Cumbre Alimentaria de Colorado 2023 de 750 participantes. \nNos entusiasma compartir lo aprendido y delinear el futuro de la Cumbre de Alimentos de Colorado. La Cumbre se encuentra en un momento de transición\, y las aportaciones de esta serie de eventos\, junto con las conversaciones sobre gobernanza en curso\, contribuirán a definir su futuro. \nÚnase a nosotros en este seminario web para: \n\nEscuché los resultados y aspectos destacados de los eventos regionales\nEscuché a los líderes regionales reflexionar sobre las conversaciones locales\nAcceso a datos e informes de todo el estado\nProveer comentarios sobre un informe colaborativo a nivel estatal\nDescubra qué esperan los profesionales de la alimentación y la agricultura de las instituciones y los responsables de las políticas en el futuro.\n\nTu voz es fundamental para definir el futuro. ¡Esperamos verte allí viernes\, 11 de julio de 2025 de 10:00 a 11:15! \nRegístrese aquí: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/14A4fXnERdmGQne92LZfMQ \nEste seminario web ofrecerá traducción simultánea en inglés y español.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/colorado-food-summit-regional-convening-series-share-out/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250707T130000
DTSTAMP:20250603T153943Z
CREATED:20250603T142553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T153943Z
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SUMMARY:Idaho Food Business Foundations Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Turning Recipes into Revenue Starts Here! \nAre you ready to launch your food business\, grow your cottage food operation\, or break into retail & wholesale? The Idaho Food Business Foundations workshop series is your step-by-step guide to success! \nLed by Idaho food industry experts\, this 8-part series covers everything from food safety to packaging\, sourcing\, and marketing—giving you the foundation to confidently produce\, sell\, and scale your product. \nWorkshop Schedule: \n7/7 – Foundations of Safe Food Handling\n7/21 – Food Safety 2: Advanced Practices & Compliance\n8/4 – Processing Methods: Small-Scale Food Manufacturing\n8/18 – Sanitation 1: Cleaning & Sanitizing Basics\n9/8 – Sanitation 2: Deep Cleaning & Microbial Control\n9/22 – Sourcing Local: Regional Ingredients for Value-Added Foods\n10/6 – Packaging & Labeling: Getting Retail Ready\n10/20 – Marketing & Distribution: Reaching Your Customer \nCost: $50 per class\nSpecial Offer: Sign up for the full series and get 50% off—just $200 for all 8 sessions!\nBonus: Attend 5 or more classes and receive 4 hours of consulting FREE to help grow your business. \nVirtual + In-Person Options
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/idaho-food-business-foundations-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Idaho
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20250528T234445Z
CREATED:20250527T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T234445Z
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SUMMARY:Eat Local First Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eat Local First Network\nBuilding connections between local food\, local communities\, and regional economies \nThe Eat Local First Network is a place to connect and collaborate to guide communities toward local food across Washington State. By uniting stakeholders working across the food system\, as well as economic development\, tourism\, government\, community organizations\, and media\, the network fosters procurement and marketing of locally produced foods\, aligning with our vision of a resilient\, equitable food system where people are connected to local farms and food businesses wherever they live\, work\, shop\, visit\, and eat. \nIf this sounds like you\, we hope you will join us! Network meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM\, with the inaugural meeting taking place on June 5th. \nTo learn more about the Network\, please visit our website – https://eatlocalfirst.org/about/eat-local-first-network/ \nClick this link to register for the Network meetings – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvZ95A4dS6q7q3p4k63gsQ#/registration \nThese meetings are free to attend! Join us monthly or just drop in when you can. Bring your updates\, questions\, and a collaborative spirit. \nHave a question about the Eat Local First Network? Contact us here
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/eat-local-first-network-meeting/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20250501T154246Z
CREATED:20250430T194153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T154246Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Buffalo to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this first-of-its-kind training designed to help school food service staff\, school administrators and buffalo producers begin or continue Indigenizing school meal menus with buffalo!  \nAll are welcome to join us for the pre-training Cultural Buffalo Harvest with Lisa & Arlo Iron Cloud Sunday\, June 22 at the Dakota Partnership Ranch. Then\, the training will take place at Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City\, South Dakota on Monday\, June 23 and Tuesday\, June 24. You won’t want to miss the Taste of Indian Country – A Celebratory Indigenous Food Tasting Event with Chef Sean Sherman on Monday evening! \nWe’ll celebrate the cultural\, spiritual\, ecological\, and nutritional importance of the buffalo; figure out the logistics of getting buffalo from the prairie to the plate and build connections among like-minded folks working on this issue. There will be special\, hands-on content for school chefs focused on incorporating buffalo into school meal menus and preparing recipes with various cuts of buffalo. \nLearn more\, check out the agenda\, register\, sign up to have a booth\, and more here. \nContact KayAnn or Lisa with questions: kayann@mtpech.org; lisa@mtpech.org  \nThis event is brought to you by Intertribal Buffalo Council\, Intertribal Agriculture Council\, Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger\, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation\, Tanka Fund\, the Great Plains Food Sovereignty Corporation\, World Wildlife Fund\, The Nature Conservancy\, Partnership with Native Americans\, and other partners.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/regional-buffalo-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:Western Dakota Technical College\, 800 Mickelson Dr\,\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meat Supply Chain
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T160000
DTSTAMP:20250602T001639Z
CREATED:20250530T161213Z
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SUMMARY:Cooperatives 101: Workshop for Coop Curious Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the cooperative model or actively planning to start one? Have you heard about cooperatives and wondered whether this model might work for your business? Join us to learn more at this in-person workshop: Cooperatives 101! \nIn this 2-hour workshop\, cooperative founder and business coach Devra Gartenstein will cover the fundamentals of the cooperative model\, legal structures\, and next steps to organizing a cooperative business. We’ll also hear from additional resource providers\, including those providing capital specifically for cooperatives\, and then we’ll break into an interactive group format where you can learn from other cooperatives about their journey.\nPresentation topics will include: \n\nWhat a cooperative is\nTypes of coops\nWhy to start one\nCoop legal structures\nConversion coops\nChallenges\nNext steps for those who may be interested\n\nPresenter: \n\nDevra Gartenstein\, Food and Farm Business Coach\, Business Impact NW; Founder\, Patty Pan Cooperative and New Day Cooperative Distribution\n\nAdditional Resource Presenters: \n\nMike Seo\, Portfolio Manager\, Shared Capital Cooperative\nMore to come!\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Space is limited\, so register today to ensure you have a spot! \nThis event is hosted by Seattle Good Business Network with funding from the Washington State Microenterprise Association. \nVery special thank you to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle for providing us the space to host this workshop in the Entrepreneurship Community & Cultural Office. \n\n\n\nLocation\nUrban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMC)\, 3000 S Alaska St. Suite C\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/cooperatives-101-workshop-for-coop-curious-businesses/
LOCATION:Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle\, 14th Avenue\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure,Washington
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SUMMARY:WY Food Coalition's Producer Safety Alliance FSMA Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:This full-day (9AM-4PM) training will cover:\n\n\nModule 1: Introduction to Produce Safety\n\n\nModule 2: Worker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\n\n\nModule 3: Soil Amendments\n\n\nModule 4: Wildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\n\n\nModule 5: Part 1: Production Water; Part 2: Postharvest Water\n\n\nModule 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation\n\n\nModule 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\n\n This training is valued at $350. Your $40 registration with the Wyoming Food Coalition covers certifications fees\, course manual\, and lunch day-of.Each registrant will receive a print version of the course manual on the day of the event.Locally grown and prepared snacks\, lunch\, and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/wy-food-coalitions-producer-safety-alliance-fsma-grower-training/
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SUMMARY:Eat Local First Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eat Local First Network\nBuilding connections between local food\, local communities\, and regional economies \nThe Eat Local First Network is a place to connect and collaborate to guide communities toward local food across Washington State. By uniting stakeholders working across the food system\, as well as economic development\, tourism\, government\, community organizations\, and media\, the network fosters procurement and marketing of locally produced foods\, aligning with our vision of a resilient\, equitable food system where people are connected to local farms and food businesses wherever they live\, work\, shop\, visit\, and eat. \nIf this sounds like you\, we hope you will join us! Network meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM\, with the inaugural meeting taking place on June 5th. \nTo learn more about the Network\, please visit our website – https://eatlocalfirst.org/about/eat-local-first-network/ \nClick this link to register for the Network meetings – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvZ95A4dS6q7q3p4k63gsQ#/registration \nThese meetings are free to attend! Join us monthly or just drop in when you can. Bring your updates\, questions\, and a collaborative spirit. \nHave a question about the Eat Local First Network? Contact us here
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/eat-local-first-network-meeting/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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