UNH Cooperative Extension will be offering a workshop on November 2 featuring a panel of expert growers talking about potential farm markets for next season and the importance of branding and pricing products, along with different views on the pros and cons of crop insurance.
The full day workshop will take place in Brentwood at the Rockingham County Complex and will cost $15.
~ Agenda & Speakers ~
8:30am – Registration and refreshments
9:00am – Introduction by Nada Haddad, UNH Cooperative Extension
9:05am – Marketing Strategies – Growers Panel
Richard Bonanno, Pleasant Valley Garden, Methuen, MA
Josh Jennings, Meadow’s Mirth Farm, Stratham, NH
John Moulton, Moulton Farm, Meredith, NH
Anna & Bill Spiller, Spiller Farm, Wells, MEPanel will be moderated by Becky (Grube) Sideman, Extension Professor, UNH Cooperative Extension
11:00am – Branding to Engage and Empower the Customer, Michelle Chambers, “Red Tomato” Trade Team
Noon – Lunch provided with pre-registration
1:30pm – The Pros and Cons of Crop Insurance, A farmer’s viewpoint and insurance agent’s perspective
2:00pm – Which Crops Are Making Money? Michael Sciabarrasi, Business Management Specialist, UNH Cooperative Extension
2:30pm – Pricing Your Products, Michelle Chambers, “Red Tomato”
3:30pm – Adjourn