Interested in a practical road map for costing and pricing product? In this workshop, producers, small scale processors and agripreneurs will learn the basics of costing and pricing products and how to set a profitable price point for farm direct marketing channels.

February 3 in  Leduc

March 10 in Airdrie

Are you currently selling your food products locally? Thinking about accessing new clients? In this one day session learn about 6 local market channels: Community Supported Agriculture, Restaurants, On-line sales, Home Delivery Service, Farmers' Market/Mobile Markets and Farm Direct On-Farm Stores. Hear directly from producers selling in those channels and what it takes to be successful.

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February 2 in Sturgeon County

February 4 in  Parkland County

February 9 in  Strathcona County

February 11 in Leduc County

Intrigued about selling direct to consumers? Excited about new profit opportunities? Attend this one-day event to find out how to be a farm direct, farmers' market, culinary tourism, or local food operator.

February 16 in Manning

February 17 in LaCrete

Contact Eileen Kotowich at 780-853-8223 for more information and registration.

This one day business intelligence workshop provides both international and local information on tools available for the Alberta industry, building closer relationships in the fresh food supply chain sectors.

When: February 16 -17

Where: Red Deer

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What you need to know to target the health conscious consumer. Attend this FREE workshop and learn why consumers try to eat healthy, how the consumer defines healthy food, and if consumers want to know the story behind their food.

When:  Tuesday February 23

When: 9 to noon

Where: JG O'Donoghue 7000-113 st

Registration is limited, so call 1-800-387-6030 before February 12, 2010.

In these FREE one day workshops you will here about different types of local food events, enjoy a locally sourced lunch and great networking.

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February 16 in Camrose

February 25 in Brooks

"A Conference for Farmers and Future Farmers"

This conference will be about farming on small tracts of land, farming for the local economy not the global economy.  Farming in a sustainable fashion that will rely on eaters not global commodity markets.

When: February 17

Where: Drayton Valley

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Albertans getting into horticulture crop production or thinking about diversitying their existing operation with fruits or vegetables should consider attending the Berry and Vegetable School. This conference is an opportunity for new, potential or experienced fruit and vegetable producers to learn and interact.

When: February 24 & 25

Where: Red Deer

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This Agri-Webinar explores agricultural value adding and looks at a number of successful Agravators^IM (Agra-Innovators) who are using the value adding concept to Power Up Their Farms for new profits and new opportunities for them and the next generation.

When: 2pm February 22

To register visit CFBMC's website

Organic workshop on transition to organic field crop production,  organic research, and discussion with organic experts.

Whether you are a novice or experienced marketer this workshop will determine why marketing needs to be the first and foremost thing to consider when developing or diversifying your business plan. Learn to choose and implement essential marketing tactics and see how other agribusinesses use these techniques to boost their sales and profitability.

When: March 9

Where: Airdrie Agricultural Centre

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Andrew Hammermeister will discuss initiatives and trends in organic agriculture.

When: 2pm March 15

To register visit CFBMC's website

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