Events
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PIFF hosts programs for small-scale, diversified farmers - and the ag professionals who serve them. Contact us if you have a farmer-to-farmer learning opportunity you'd like to co-host or if you want us to help you publicize it! E-mail us at: info@indianafarming.org.
List of past PIFF events can be found here.
Upcoming PIFF Events
Reach out to Eavy at Eavy@indianafarming.org with any questions about events or if you need assistance or accommodations.
February
Building your Crew: Hiring & Management Insights from the Field:
Tuesday February 4th, 10-1pm Est, Teter Organic Farm Lodge. RSVP Here
What does it take to bring on crew to your small farm? Hear from three experienced farmers and one farmworker as they share hiring strategies, management practices and insights on how to create a healthy and productive work environment.
Some topics we'll cover include:
What needs to be in place before bringing on staff/crew
Employee Training & Relations- what's in an employee handbook?
How to approach communication & conflict
Plus plenty of time for Q&A!
Panelists:
Genesis McKiernan-Allen and Tyler, Full Hand Farm
Mike Record, New Ground Farm
Danielle Guerin, Soul Food Project Indy
Sliding scale tickets: $10-15 with option to pay less if this amount is a substantial barrier to attending.
Tools for Crafting a Successful Farm Business Plan
Monday, February 10th, 11-12pm Est, Zoom Link
'Tis the season for planning! Dive into farmer-friendly software and leave with the first steps of your business plan done and the tools to set your farm up for success!
Join us for this hands-on webinar with Dr. Maria Marshall from Purdue's Agricultural Economic and North Central Regional Center for Rural Development. She will walk through how to use software designed to help farmers develop their business plan step-by-step.
At this workshop, you will:
Learn why a business plan is important and allows you to tap new markets and funding opportunities
Understand what it means to create a well crafted business plan for your farm
Learn how to use INventure Business Planner, a free tool from Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics.
Complete the first steps of your business plan - and have tools to finish the rest!
This is a free virtual Zoom event.
This event is a collaboration between PIFF and Purdue 's Diversified Farming and Food Systems Team
Upcoming Partner Events
ONGOING
The Indiana Food Vision is a collaborative initiative aimed at shaping the future of our state’s food system. It outlines strategies for creating a more sustainable, equitable and resilient food system that benefits farmers, consumers, and communities. The vision seeks input from farmers and diverse community members to ensure that all voices are heard in building a food system that works for everyone. Learn more & take the survey here.
January
Annie's Project For Cut Flower Growers (January 20 - February 24 • Monday Evenings from 6-9 p.m. EST). This six-week course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women cut flower growers together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. Register here before January 13th, 2025