Lavender growers are on the rise in North America and in CNG! Producers of this lovely herb and cut flower are getting creative with marketing—experimenting with farm events, all kinds of value-added goods, farm photo sessions, online sales, and more! Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins and outs, struggles, successes, and…
Hoophouses have become the norm in produce farms all over and are an invaluable season extension tool. Despite the myriad advantages, producing high quality crops in tunnels during the heat of the summer can be a real challenge. Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins and outs, struggles, successes, and farm hacks…
Cut flowers growers are taking the farming world by a storm—building successful businesses on super small acreages, growing tricky crops successfully, going big on season extension and developing creative marketing models. Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins and outs, struggles, successes, and farm hacks of cut flower production. Certification is not…
Whether you're growing day neutral strawberries and replanting every year or you have an established perennial system, a lot goes into a successful strawberry operation. Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins and outs, struggles, successes, and farm hacks of strawberry production. Certification is not required to participate. All are invited to…
Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, we all love growing (and selling) root crops. And don't forget about celeriac, parsnips, rutabaga, parsley root, and so many more! Growing root crops can be tricky, especially nailing summer germination, preventing pests, developing efficient post harvest systems and optimizing storage. Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins…
The value-added possibilities are endless for growers of herbs and other medicinals—teas, tinctures, salves, soaps, and so much more! Herb farmers can face unique challenges like where to source the best planting stock and varieties, drying and processing techniques, and food safety considerations. Join fellow farmers for this informal discussion about the ins and outs,…
This two-hour class is for Certified Naturally Grown produce and flower growers. Our aim is to provide an engaging and educational course which helps develop a robust understanding of CNG standards and critical skills for performing excellent peer-review inspections. It includes: a series of short instructional videos to watch ahead of time, helpful homework assignments to…