This February, Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is running a series of farmer training webinars. My co-farmer Fred and myself will be giving a 2-part webinar entitled
Crop Planning For Organic Vegetable Growers
(based on the book of the same name)
Part 1 – Setting your crop planning objectives
Thursday Feb. 10
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST
This webinar creates the foundation for your crop plan. It begins with setting financial goals for your farm business that are then developed into a marketing plan. We will also explore how to analyze the profitability of the crops you choose to grow.
Part 2 – Developing and implementing your crop plan
Thursday Feb. 24
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST
This webinar covers how to develop and implement a successful crop plan. You’ll transform your marketing plan from part 1 into a complete crop plan that includes field planting schedules, greenhouse schedules and a seed order. You will also learn how to monitor and carry out your plan out through the unexpected vagaries of the growing season.
For more information, and to register: www.cog.ca/shop or 888-375-7383
Other COG farmer training webinars include
- Transitioning the Small Produce Farm – February 1st
- Record Keeping for Organic Growers Part 1 – February 8th
- Organic Livestock Transition – February 15th
- Record Keeping for Organic Growers Part 2 – February 22nd