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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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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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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/
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CATEGORIES:Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure,Washington
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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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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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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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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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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/
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Meat Supply Chain
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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/
LOCATION:CO
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T001639Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20250418T201831Z
CREATED:20250418T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T201831Z
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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/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T110000
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/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20250509T194139Z
CREATED:20250509T194139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T194139Z
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SUMMARY:Field to Food: Basics in Extrusion Processing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever Extrusion Workshop at Montana State University\, designed specifically for startups\, small-scale producers\, and Montana industry professionals looking to explore value-added processing through extrusion. Field to Food: Basics in Extrusion Processing will provide hands-on training in extrusion fundamentals\, ingredient functionality\, and product development\, with practical sessions in both the lab and kitchen. Led by industry experts\, participants will gain experience operating extruders\, configuring screw elements\, and developing extruded food products using Montana-grown ingredients. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills\, connect with experts\, and explore new opportunities in food processing. \nRegistration Information \n\nYour credit card will be charged for meeting registration fees upon submitting this form. \nVisa\, MasterCard\, and American Express are accepted for meeting registration. \nFor information on the conference\, visit their website here.\nRegistration closes on May 23\, 2025 \nLast day to cancel with full refund -$25 processing fee is May 16\, 2025
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/field-to-food-basics-in-extrusion-processing/
LOCATION:Montana State University\, South 8th Avenue\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59715\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20250505T161007Z
CREATED:20250505T155727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T161007Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop - Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to funding from the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center\, The Food Corridor\, in partnership with the University of Idaho Extension\, is excited to bring a virtual Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop to the Idaho shared kitchen community\, at no cost for attendees! \n \nOur Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide individuals\, community leaders\, and organizations with essential knowledge and resources to explore the world of shared kitchens. This workshop is tailored for those interested in understanding\, planning\, and potentially launching shared-use kitchens in their communities. \n \nWe recognize each community is unique\, so we customize each agenda to reflect the needs of those in the room. To confirm your registration\, and help us tailor your agenda\, please fill out this survey by May 23rd. \n \n\nSpace is limited and is reserved on a first come\, first served basis. Please note\, we can only accept registration from one member from each operation. \nDetails for your Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop: \n\n\n When: June 2nd 12-4pm MT\, and June 3rd 8am-12pm MT\, this is a TWO day workshop\n Where: Zoom – you will receive a calendar invite with the link once you register\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nEntrepreneurs planning to start a shared kitchen.\nCommunity organizations and leaders considering shared kitchen projects.\nCurrent operators looking to strengthen their business model.\nAnyone passionate about fostering culinary innovation in their community. \n\nPlease reach out to tyler@thefoodcorridor.com if you have any questions\, and we hope to see you on June 2nd and 3rd!
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/virtual-shared-kitchen-101-workshop-idaho/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Idaho
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Food Corridor":MAILTO:events@thefoodcorridor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192148Z
CREATED:20250527T192148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T192148Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to Market: Strategies with USDA Updates & WSDA Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:From the Desk of Eddie Hill\, FoodLoopNW\n \nSPREAD THE WORD!!!\n \nTRI-CITIES + CENTRAL WASHINGTON GROWERS + AGGREGATORS + COOPERATIVES!!!\n \nMAY 28TH 2025!! Central/Tri-Cities Washington Session to Discuss USDA Changes\, Updates and Funding for Underrepresented Producers! \nUpdates\, Insights\, Rebuilding \nStrategies with USDA Updates & WSDA Opportunities \nFederal Funding is Unstable!! And\, there are solutions together! \nJoin us this May 28th for a GROWER/COMMUNITY LEVEL Rapid Response Zoom session 6:00PM – 7:30PM to local and regional farmers\, ranchers\, aggregators\, and food systems folks navigating USDA cancellations and grant shutdowns. \nHear from Statewide frontline growers\, aggregators\, distributors\, share your story\, and work together to build pathways to: \n\nCo-Creative Market Access\nRegional Funding Alternatives\nShared Infrastructure & Cooperative Strategies\n\n  \nUSDA Funding is Changing! And we are going to pivot together! \nIf you’re a farmer\, grower\, rancher\, fisher\, or food entrepreneur in WA hit by grant cancellations or worried about what’s next—this Public Zoom session is for you. \n\nINFORMATION\n\nTopic: Tri-Cities Farmer/Producer Network Funding Update Session\nTime: May 28\, 2025 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81822175441?pwd=GeIOajfRvkGdSEk7wpF0v6YmCqmBcg.1 \nMeeting ID: 818 2217 5441\nPasscode: 945015 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,81822175441#\,\,\,\,*945015# US\n+12532050468\,\,81822175441#\,\,\,\,*945015# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 818 2217 5441\nPasscode: 945015 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdxrad8cPT
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/getting-to-market-strategies-with-usda-updates-wsda-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20250429T203037Z
CREATED:20250428T233431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T203037Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Strengthening Regional Food Economies: Food Business Center Impact Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this Webinar\, we will be highlighting the transformative effect of the Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center’s first 2 years of work by sharing several story maps of the farms and food businesses we have collaborated with\, sharing a quick overview of our Technical assistance programming and reach\, and looking forward to the Biz Builder investments we are making and our hopes to continue sharing about the contributions of this Center to our region’s food system. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 28th at 1 pm Mountain \n  \nRegister for the webinar at: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E3zVYVR5QViaFbge62o-qA
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/webinar-strengthening-regional-food-economies-food-business-center-impact-stories/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Colorado,Connecting and Scaling Food Entrepreneurs,Idaho,Meat Supply Chain,Montana,New Markets for Grains, Pulses and Pseudocereals,Oregon,Right-Sized Investing and Infrastructure,Washington,Wyoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20250508T224602Z
CREATED:20250508T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T224602Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Food Safety Certifications for Enhanced Product Value and Marketability
DESCRIPTION:This short course is designed to give farmers and food manufacturers an essential understanding of the food safety certifications that can add value and increase marketability.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nEvaluate different food safety certifications and their unique benefits.\nUnderstand the steps and requirements for obtaining each certification.\nEvaluate the costs and resources needed for certification and ongoing compliance.\nDevelop strategies for maintaining certification and implementing practical solutions for your farm and food processing environment.\nMake informed decisions about which certification best aligns with your production goals and market needs
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LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Idaho,New Markets for Grains, Pulses and Pseudocereals
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Small Acreage Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Small Acreage Expo is a fun\, valuable\, and informative event that offers participants a choice of different workshops\, a farm tour\, and demonstrations. Learn about important topics that will help you manage your land\, get to know local resources\, meet other small acreage land stewards and have a great time at the 78th Street Heritage Farm! \nAn open house during the lunch hour will allow participants to meet and learn more about local agencies that serve the public as well as ask questions to local vendors participating in the event. \nEarly Bird registration is $20 register by May 3rd to include lunch with registration. If you prefer not to order lunch registration is $12. Registration after May 3rd is $25\, if you register online and would like lunch or $15 if you do not request lunch. Walk-in registrations are welcome and the price is $25 and can be paid on arrival with cash or check (lunch not included). Scholarships are available for those to whom the cost is a barrier to attend (contact terry.koper@wsu.edu to inquire). \nThe Small Acreage Expo is hosted by the Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension. For more information and to see an event program\, visit http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/naturalresources/smallacreageprogram/#Expo \nDoors open at 8:30am \nSessions:\nSession A (9am-10:15am):\nSession B (10:30am-11:45am):\nLunch (11:45am-12:45pm)\nSession C (12:45pm-2:00pm):\nSession D (2:15pm-3:30):\nDoor Prize Raffle (3:30pm-3:45pm) \nWSU Extension events are open to all without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact 564-397-5729 prior to the event.
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/18th-annual-small-acreage-expo/
LOCATION:WSU Clark County\, Northeast 78th Street\, Vancouver\, Washington\, 98665\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T180000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Meat Business Evolution
DESCRIPTION:May 16 6-7 pm – Meat Business Evolution – Understand the path of building a meat business from the ground-up. Livestock production on a small scale to vertically integrated approach through distribution.  How do you determine your market and build a brand at the local level without overextending yourself.  Customer communications is a combined effort to listen to your consumers and educate them about your operation. Speaker: Ace Lucero\, Co-Owner and Operator APlus Ranch Organic Meats\, Richfield\, Idaho.   APlus Ranch is an organic operation that started with turkey production and has expanded to Beef and Chicken.  A holistic family run operation that supplies local and regional retail food outlets as well as restaurateurs. Ace will tell the story of building a livestock operation and expanding to meat sales and distribution and why APlus Ranch choose the path they are on. For more information about the APlus Ranch https://www.aplusranchorganic.com. \nTo attend May 16 webinar\, place this link in your calendar and log-on or before 6 pm PST and ENJOY.  \nUsing Hyperlink Join Zoom Meeting Here:  Meat Business Evolution – Ace Lucero\, APlus Ranch Organic Meats \nIf hyperlink is not working\, then copy and paste link below into your browser.   \nhttps://wsu.zoom.us/j/92319693361?pwd=ndEu6Hbyf1UV1asShqP7WfaCtYkEnF.1 \n 
URL:https://nwrockymountainregionalfoodbusiness.com/event/webinar-meat-business-evolution/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meat Supply Chain,Washington
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