Dec
18
10:30 AM10:30

Workshop: Budgeting Price Changes Due to Farm Investments

Pricing is more than a numbers exercise: accurate pricing reflects the true value of your products, including the labor invested. Accurate pricing communicates the worth of your work and provides fair returns. Thoughtful communication about pricing strengthens relationships with markets and customers. Most importantly, your pricing is what keeps you in business.

Presented by the Carrot Project.

Topics: Goal-setting, Pricing Strategy, Scenario Planning, SWOT Analysis

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Dec
11
10:30 AM10:30

Workshop: Setting prices to support profitability

Pricing is more than a numbers exercise: accurate pricing reflects the true value of your products, including the labor invested. Accurate pricing communicates the worth of your work and provides fair returns. Thoughtful communication about pricing strengthens relationships with markets and customers. Most importantly, your pricing is what keeps you in business.

Presented by the Carrot Project.

Topics: Strategy, Cost of Production, Market Analysis, Breakeven Analysis, Competition Audit, Margins, and Sunk Costs

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Nov
29
10:00 AM10:00

Alpaca Farm Tours and Vendor Fair

Small Business Saturday at Angel Hair Alpacas

Farm Tours and Vendor Fair

66 Wesson Street

North Grafton, MA

Saturday, November 29, 10am-3pm

We will have tours of the farm through the day and we love to talk everything alpaca! Learn about these magnificent and beneficial animals. We will also have several local vendors selling amazing local products so shop local and relax while finding that special holiday gift. Our farm store will be open for the most comfortable cold weather accessories you have ever worn and very special gifts! Free cookies and cider for visitors. No outside pets please. Our property is hilly and may not be accessible for everyone. We can accommodate a front yard alpaca visit on request. Parking is at the Willard House and Clock Museum which will also be open for tours with admission.

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Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Backyard Farm Experiences

  • Princeton Congregational Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Presented by the Princeton Agricultural Commission.

BACKYARD FARM EXPERIENCES

Thinking of getting some chickens, goats, bees, etc.? Have an apple tree in the back yard? Don't know what to do with it? Come ask questions.

Have chickens, goat, horses? Come share your stories and experiences with others.  Come share your questions, comments and experiences with others. Enjoy a conversation with others about farming experiences.

Refreshments and decaf coffee will be served.

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MAA October Meeting
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00

MAA October Meeting

October meeting of the Montachusett Agricultural Alliance.

ILocation: Pineo Family Farm, 41 Tuttle Rd., Sterling, MA) from 2 - 4:30. 

Presentation on the ins & outs of cover crops and making soil by composting with wood chips.  Attendees should bring a potluck item.

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