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SUMMARY:Value Added Processing from Farm Kitchen to Wholesale Shelves
DESCRIPTION:Did you make a value-added product from this year’s harvest? Or market leftovers? Curious about taking it to the next level? Value Added Processing from Farm Kitchen to Wholesale Shelves walks farmers through the key steps to take a farm-based product from farmstand and market sales to wholesale shelves. Participants will review value-added production options — from processing ease and capacity— before exploring sales outlets\, production collaborations\, and what is required to take a product into wholesale sales from packaging & labeling requirements to strategies for building lasting wholesale relationships. Drawing on real-world experience and stories from farmers and makers\, this interactive session helps participants assess whether their value-added production is truly wholesale-ready\, and leave with practical next steps to get — and keep — their products on store shelves. \nPresenter: Hannah Kullberg is a founder\, coach\, and community connector with extensive experience supporting farmers and food and beverage entrepreneurs building value-added product lines. She founded the PNW Packaged Food & Beverage Group and previously co-founded The Better Bean Company and Community Co-Pack\, bringing firsthand experience in food business development\, manufacturing\, and growth. Hannah runs her own small market and cut flower farm in Silverton\, Oregon\, and is a Portland Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. \nThis workshop will be presented in-person at: Launch pad\, 218 SW G St\, Grants Pass\, OR 97526 \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n     
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/value-added-processing-from-farm-kitchen-to-wholesale-shelves/
LOCATION:Launch pad\, 218 SW G St\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness For Farm & Food Businesses Workshop - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Food & Farm Loan Readiness \nAccessing capital can be an important step in starting\, sustaining\, or growing a farm or agricultural business. This workshop helps Oregon producers understand their financing options and learn how to prepare before approaching a lender. \nParticipants will learn about different types of agricultural lenders and loan products\, including USDA/FSA programs\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, traditional banks\, and SBA-backed financing. The workshop will also cover the 5 C’s of credit\, the financial documents lenders typically review\, and practical steps to strengthen loan readiness. \nParticipants will walk through the loan application process from determining how much financing they need to application\, underwriting\, approval\, and funding. The workshop will also introduce common lending terminology and connect participants with Oregon agricultural resources that can support their next steps. \nTopics include: \n\nFarm ownership\, operating\, equipment\, emergency\, and specialty loan options\nUSDA/FSA\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, banks\, and other lending sources\nThe 5 C’s of credit and what lenders evaluate\nFinancial statements\, cash flow projections\, tax returns\, and other application documents\nPreparing a farm business plan and strengthening financial readiness\nWhat to expect during the loan application and underwriting process\nOregon agricultural resources for financing\, training\, and technical assistance\n\nPresenter: Gabriela Vazquez – Loan Officer\, Business Impact NW \n \nAs a dedicated Loan Officer\, Gabriela combines deep financial expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset to guide clients through the lending process.  Her approach is built on a five-year foundation in professional loan counseling\, where she helped clients with debt management and personalized financial coaching. Additionally\, Gabriela has two years of experience as a business owner\, which has provided her with a firsthand understanding of commercial operations and self-employed income analysis. \nThis training will be presented in-person at: 301 A Street West\, Vale\, OR 97918 \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n      
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/capital-readiness-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:Private: 301 A Street West\, 301 A Street West\, Vale\, OR\, 97918\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness For Farm & Food Businesses Workshop - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Food & Farm Loan Readiness \nAccessing capital can be an important step in starting\, sustaining\, or growing a farm or agricultural business. This workshop helps Oregon producers understand their financing options and learn how to prepare before approaching a lender. \nParticipants will learn about different types of agricultural lenders and loan products\, including USDA/FSA programs\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, traditional banks\, and SBA-backed financing. The workshop will also cover the 5 C’s of credit\, the financial documents lenders typically review\, and practical steps to strengthen loan readiness. \nParticipants will walk through the loan application process from determining how much financing they need to application\, underwriting\, approval\, and funding. The workshop will also introduce common lending terminology and connect participants with Oregon agricultural resources that can support their next steps. \nTopics include: \n\nFarm ownership\, operating\, equipment\, emergency\, and specialty loan options\nUSDA/FSA\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, banks\, and other lending sources\nThe 5 C’s of credit and what lenders evaluate\nFinancial statements\, cash flow projections\, tax returns\, and other application documents\nPreparing a farm business plan and strengthening financial readiness\nWhat to expect during the loan application and underwriting process\nOregon agricultural resources for financing\, training\, and technical assistance\n\nPresenter: Kyle Lovell – Chief Lending Officer\, Business Impact NW \n \nKyle Lovell serves as the Chief Lending Officer at Business Impact NW\, where she leverages over a decade of experience in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) sector across the Pacific Northwest. In her capacity\, she skillfully directs our lending department\, implementing strategic initiatives for small businesses. In this role\, she leads our Lending Department\, focusing on driving success through her expertise in all aspects of small business lending and leadership. She fosters access to capital and financial education through targeted programs and resources\, ensuring these businesses receive the guidance necessary for sustainable growth.   \nThis training will be presented virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided upon registration. \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n        
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/capital-readiness-workshop-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Recruitment\, Retention and Development: Building Teams That Stay
DESCRIPTION:Finding good people is hard. Keeping them is harder. This session walks owners and managers of family run farms\, food manufacturers\, and small agricultural businesses through the full arc of building a strong team\, from attracting the right candidates to keeping them engaged and helping them grow. Participants will explore practical approaches to writing job postings that draw the right people\, hiring for seasonal and year round roles\, onboarding in a way that sets new hires up to succeed\, and creating development paths so your best people can see a future with you instead of looking elsewhere. Drawing on more than twenty years of talent acquisition and HR experience in manufacturing and production environments\, this interactive session will help participants pinpoint where their people practices are working\, where they’re losing talent\, and what to do next. \nPresenter:\nMarcia Torres is the founder and Principal Consultant of Imagen Talent Solutions\, a Portland based consultancy providing fractional talent acquisition and HR support to growing businesses. She spent much of her career recruiting and building teams in manufacturing and production settings\, including beverage manufacturing at Anheuser-Busch InBev and coffee production at Farmer Brothers\, so she knows firsthand what it takes to staff environments where the work is physical\, the schedules are real\, and turnover hurts. Marcia is a SHRM certified professional\, a certified Insights Discovery Practitioner\, and serves on the Oregon State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. \nThis training will be presented in-person at: 301 A Stret West\, Vale\, OR 97918 \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n         
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/recruitment-retention-and-development-building-teams-that-stay/
LOCATION:Private: 301 A Street West\, 301 A Street West\, Vale\, OR\, 97918\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Farmers: Building Competitive Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the guesswork out of grant writing? \nJoin Stepwell Strategies for an interactive webinar designed specifically for farmers and agricultural producers seeking federal funding opportunities. Using the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) as a real-world example\, we’ll walk you through the essential components of a competitive grant application and share the proven strategies our team uses to develop successful proposals. \nThis session will demystify federal grant terminology\, help you understand what reviewers are looking for\, and provide practical tools you can immediately apply to your own funding opportunities \nDuring the workshop\, we’ll take a deep dive into: \n\nCraft a compelling narrative that clearly communicates your project’s goals\, needs\, and impact.\nDevelop a strong work plan with realistic timelines\, project activities\, partner roles\, and measurable outcomes.\nBuild a budget that works by aligning funding requests with project objectives and implementation plans.\nIdentify meaningful metrics and outcomes by establishing baseline data\, selecting appropriate indicators\, and creating an evaluation plan that demonstrates project impact and supports grant reporting requirements\n\nWhether you’re new to grants or looking to strengthen your proposal development skills\, you’ll leave with a clear framework for building stronger applications. \nMore Grant Writing Resources \nA complementary self-paced grant writing course to enhance what you learn: https://www.stepwellstrategies.com/learn-as-you-go/intro \n  \nPresenters: \nStepwell Strategies: Founded on the belief that food\, agricultural\, and conservation organizations are at their best when they are connected to the resources they need and alignment around goals\, Stepwell designs programs and projects that scale environmental impact through creative engagement\, finance and funding approaches\, and project design support. \n \nEmily Hennessee\, Director of Programs: Emily Hennessee\, MPH\, is a seasoned food systems leader and public health professional with over a decade of experience advancing local\, sustainable food systems. She brings deep expertise in coalition-building\, program design\, and policy advocacy\, with a commitment to improving health and economic outcomes through equitable food systems. She has extensive experience supporting Common Market\, Global Growers Network\, Georgia Organics\, and The Good Food Institute. \n \nCaroline Selle\, Senior Specialist: Caroline is a farmer\, development professional\, and agricultural educator whose interests lie at the intersection of climate change\, equity\, and the land. Caroline works for the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and is a certified nutrient management consultant. Her grant writing and development experience includes awards won at the federal\, state\, and local and municipal levels. She is especially proud of Future Harvest’s “Pick Your Own Consultant” program! \n  \nThis training will be presented virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided upon registration. \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/grant-checklist-and-funding-information/
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