One of our key efforts is to learn from those who have succeeded before us and to keep up-to-date with the latest research. We are committed life-long learners. Here’s a sampling of what we are reading and attending if you want to check it out too:
Farming
- Farm Beginnings Nebraska, 10 weeks farmer-led, tours, mentorship
- Nebraska Sustainable Ag Society: Annual conference, tours, great listserv to connect with farmers all over the state.
- You Can Farm by Joel Salatin
- Holistic Management by Allan Savory
- ACRES magazine
- Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine
- On Pasture Magazine
- Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services (MOSES) conferences
- SARE webinars & tours
- Stone Barns Beginning Farmer Conference
- Women Food and Agriculture Network conference
- eOrganic webinar series
Animal Care
- Holistic Animal Health Clinic
- Beginning & Advanced Beekeeping classes
- Homeopathy for the Herd
Food Safety
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) course
Farm Law by Farm Commons
- Introduction to Sustainable Farm Law
- Insurance for the Farm: Policies and Principles to Efficiently Manage Risk
- The What, Why and How of Choosing and Organizing a Business Entity for the Farm
- Building a Legally Sound Intern and Volunteer Program for Farm Work
- Food Safety Liability and Regulations: FSMA and Beyond
- Sales 1: Availability, Invoicing and Dispute Resolution with Food Buyers
- Sales 2: Contracts for Planning Ahead of Production
Marketing
- GROW Nebraska Thursday trainings