Webinars

Assessing Profitable Agritourism: Learn how to assess all the costs associated with people-centered sales like hosting agritourism events, attending fairs and events, and farmers markets.

Being Strategic When Choosing Service Providers: Long term success can depend on the strength and expertise of your support network. Learn where to look, the questions to ask, and how to keep fees manageable.

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Farm Labor Series: Explore topics in hiring and managing farm employees.

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Legal Entities: Learn about different types of legal entities and which one may be right for your business.

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Record Keeping for Farmers: Create a record keeping habit that sticks! Learn all about the importance of keeping records, including techniques to help you create and keep records for future use. Find out which records are mandatory and which are voluntary for farm owners. Above all, come away with an understanding of why record keeping it critical for the health and success of your business.

A Farmer’s Perspective on Grants: How do these grants really work? Learn tips for making the writing process easier, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to manage your project once you receive funding.

Finances for Farm Owners: Learn practical tools you can use for the long-term financial health of your farm.

Grants 101: Learn to decipher grant eligibility and requirements to help assess what funding opportunities are right for your business.

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner: Paying yourself isn’t as simple as issuing a W-2 at the end of the year. Learn strategies for how to pay yourself while staying on top of taxes and navigating profitability.

VAPG Overview: CADE and a representative of the USDA offer a brief overview of the application process for the upcoming 2023 Value Added Producer Grant.

Land Leasing Basics: Prevent problems with a strong lease while building a path to a resilient future. Farm Commons will help you understand what a lease should include, and how to put it in writing.

Certifications: All you need to know about what certifications are, and how to obtain them.

Food Safety: What is food safety and how do I become compliant? Under which agency's authority do my products fall?  Join CADE for a series of discussions on these topics, and more.

Food Business Licensing: Many different licenses are offered by both state and federal authorities. Learn the differences between them and find other licensed businesses near you.

Value Added Product Regulations: From labels to licensing, learn everything you need to know about bringing value added products to market.

The Changing Consumer: Explore emerging consumer trends that you may want to address in your marketing plan

Farm to Institution: The Farm to Institution market remains a growing opportunity for local farm and food businesses to diversify their sales channels, increase revenue and feed more people in their community. 

Food Hub Feasibility Study: A comprehensive analysis conducted by Cornell University of the local food system within Saratoga County and Northeastern New York.

Marketing Opportunities in Food Access Programs: Join Kate Miller-Corcoran, the Food and Medicine Coordinator for the Food and Health Network, and Cheryl Landsman, the Wholesale Manager for The 607 CSA.

Wholesale Readiness: From pricing to pitching and everything in between, learn what it takes to get your business wholesale-ready.