Check out what is happening with the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association. We are an international association for farm direct marketers and ag tourism operators. Our annual convention circulates around North America.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Butcher shop installs vending machine for service 24/7 - Springwise
This is an interesting use of vending machines.
Are there any applications for farm direct marketers?
Butcher shop installs vending machine for service 24/7 - Springwise
Are there any applications for farm direct marketers?
Butcher shop installs vending machine for service 24/7 - Springwise
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Register now!
The 2010 Advanced Learning Retreat at Underwood Farms is only a month away.
It's a busy time in our industry all across the continent.
We kept the focus on developing this as a 4-day, 3-night get-away from the moment you leave home to the time you are back in your own bed.
We wanted to pack that time with productivity and enjoyment. So here's about what it looks like...
Saturday, May 15
You'll jump on a plane (or in a car)
Arrive into Los Angeles International Airport.
Take the 10 minute free shuttle to Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
Settle to your beautiful room.
Connect with a few peers for dinner at your own convenience.
Attend registration reception and an opening welcome and presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Mill around until bed time and enjoy your luxury bed for the night.
Sunday, May 16
Have breakfast, check out, board the bus, ride a half hour, fast-paced introductions.
Stop at Hollywood Farmers' Market, see a plethora of California products, enjoy about 100 different local farm vendors, visit the Underwood Family Farms booth, Celebrate the 19th anniversary of Hollywood Farmers' Market, enjoy sights and sounds of Hollywood, see the famed Hollywood sign, do a bit of Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame, and re-board the bus.
Ride to Underwood Family Farms Moorpark location viewing a bit more of Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and beautiful Southern California vistas while learning more about Underwoods' farmers market stream of business as well as their film locations on the farm.
Arrive at the farm and stretch your legs with a self-guided tour of the Animal Center.
Take a guided tour and wagon ride to see every aspect of this location ending with Underwood Family Farm Animal Show. Choose one of 4 different breakout groups on specific areas of interest for 90 minutes of advanced learning. Re-group together for networking and a California style tri-tips BBQ Dinner in the corporate events and picnics area of the farm.
Re-board the bus for a 15-minute ride to Camarillo Marriott Courtyard Hotel, visit by the pool or in the lounge until you must drop horizontally into your plush bed.
Monday, May 17
Have breakfast, check out, board bus, ride 20 minutes to the Somis Farm location to see the retail stand, blueberries and vegetable-washing pad.
Return to Moorpark location for 2 more concurrent sets of small group intensive breakout sessions.
Say goodbye to Moorpark as we drive 15 minutes to Underwood Farms Office complex in Camarillo.
Take in a general session by Suzanna Underwood and Kim Galbraith on marketing and advertising, followed by a Mexican lunch by El Gallo Restaurant.
Tour the office and refrigeration complex and learn about the 1400 acre produce business of Underwood Ranches.
Settle in for an amazing advanced learning hour by Rolf Shoen and Craig Underwood on Underwood Farms sophisticated management systems based on financial management techniques that tell a story of growth, evolution and shifting with the times.
Wrap up the learning time during a gorgeous drive along the Pacific Coast.
Stop at the beach house of John and Stephanie Orr, personal friends of Craig and Sara Jane Underwood, for an informal taco bar and guacamole dinner reception on the waterfront.
After an early evening of seaside enjoyment and visiting we'll board the NAFDMA ALR Express one last time for a California Freeway run back to our original Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel for a beautiful recovery sleep.
Tuesday, May 18
Enjoy breakfast one last time on your own schedule with a few new friends, expand your peer network.
Depart at your convenience as early or as late as you wish.
Safe travels, enjoy the night in your own bed, and enjoy happy dreams about the great new ways your farm and business will be impacted by your visit to NAFDMA's 2010 Advanced Learning Retreat hosted by Underwood Family Farms in Ventura County, California.
The entire package is all-inclusive. $695 per person covers 3 nights hotel (double occupancy), 2 full days of meals plus breakfast on your departure day, all motor coach costs, materials and the rest. You just have to get here. (If you're not able to double your money back from a single idea you got at Underwood Family Farms within the first 6 months after you return home, then please take that up with Russell Blades.)
Complete Printable Registration Packet and Details are now avialable.
www.nafdma.com
BLOCK YOUR DATES: May 15 - 18, 2010; includes your travel time.
LOCATION: Southern California: Plenty of time at Underwood Family Farms in Moorepark and Somis, CA to see festival sites, retail stands, production fields and all the farms have to offer; plus a visit to Hollywood Farmers' Market (yes, Hollywood!) ...see the sights, sounds, Walk of Fame, and shopping sensations of one of the most exciting cultural destinations in North America.
TRAVEL: Fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on May 15 (Please make an effort to arrive by 5:00 p.m.) Depart at your own convenience anytime on May 18. LODGING: Renaissance Los Angeles Airport and Marriott Courtyard Camarillo
BONUS: California Beach Party Monday night, May 17th.
Quick Links
Underwood Family Farms
Renaissance Hotel LAX
The 2010 Advanced Learning Retreat at Underwood Farms is only a month away.
This year's tour FEATURES:
School Tours
Pick Your Own Produce Retailing Fall Farm Festivals Succession Cropping
On-Farm Birthday Parties
Selling at Farmers' Markets Marketing and Advertising
Financial Management
Farm Animal Center CSA Programs
It's a busy time in our industry all across the continent.
We kept the focus on developing this as a 4-day, 3-night get-away from the moment you leave home to the time you are back in your own bed.
We wanted to pack that time with productivity and enjoyment. So here's about what it looks like...
Saturday, May 15
You'll jump on a plane (or in a car)
Arrive into Los Angeles International Airport.
Take the 10 minute free shuttle to Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
Settle to your beautiful room.
Connect with a few peers for dinner at your own convenience.
Attend registration reception and an opening welcome and presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Mill around until bed time and enjoy your luxury bed for the night.
Sunday, May 16
Have breakfast, check out, board the bus, ride a half hour, fast-paced introductions.
Stop at Hollywood Farmers' Market, see a plethora of California products, enjoy about 100 different local farm vendors, visit the Underwood Family Farms booth, Celebrate the 19th anniversary of Hollywood Farmers' Market, enjoy sights and sounds of Hollywood, see the famed Hollywood sign, do a bit of Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame, and re-board the bus.
Ride to Underwood Family Farms Moorpark location viewing a bit more of Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and beautiful Southern California vistas while learning more about Underwoods' farmers market stream of business as well as their film locations on the farm.
Arrive at the farm and stretch your legs with a self-guided tour of the Animal Center.
Take a guided tour and wagon ride to see every aspect of this location ending with Underwood Family Farm Animal Show. Choose one of 4 different breakout groups on specific areas of interest for 90 minutes of advanced learning. Re-group together for networking and a California style tri-tips BBQ Dinner in the corporate events and picnics area of the farm.
Re-board the bus for a 15-minute ride to Camarillo Marriott Courtyard Hotel, visit by the pool or in the lounge until you must drop horizontally into your plush bed.
Monday, May 17
Have breakfast, check out, board bus, ride 20 minutes to the Somis Farm location to see the retail stand, blueberries and vegetable-washing pad.
Return to Moorpark location for 2 more concurrent sets of small group intensive breakout sessions.
Say goodbye to Moorpark as we drive 15 minutes to Underwood Farms Office complex in Camarillo.
Take in a general session by Suzanna Underwood and Kim Galbraith on marketing and advertising, followed by a Mexican lunch by El Gallo Restaurant.
Tour the office and refrigeration complex and learn about the 1400 acre produce business of Underwood Ranches.
Settle in for an amazing advanced learning hour by Rolf Shoen and Craig Underwood on Underwood Farms sophisticated management systems based on financial management techniques that tell a story of growth, evolution and shifting with the times.
Wrap up the learning time during a gorgeous drive along the Pacific Coast.
Stop at the beach house of John and Stephanie Orr, personal friends of Craig and Sara Jane Underwood, for an informal taco bar and guacamole dinner reception on the waterfront.
After an early evening of seaside enjoyment and visiting we'll board the NAFDMA ALR Express one last time for a California Freeway run back to our original Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel for a beautiful recovery sleep.
Tuesday, May 18
Enjoy breakfast one last time on your own schedule with a few new friends, expand your peer network.
Depart at your convenience as early or as late as you wish.
Safe travels, enjoy the night in your own bed, and enjoy happy dreams about the great new ways your farm and business will be impacted by your visit to NAFDMA's 2010 Advanced Learning Retreat hosted by Underwood Family Farms in Ventura County, California.
The entire package is all-inclusive. $695 per person covers 3 nights hotel (double occupancy), 2 full days of meals plus breakfast on your departure day, all motor coach costs, materials and the rest. You just have to get here. (If you're not able to double your money back from a single idea you got at Underwood Family Farms within the first 6 months after you return home, then please take that up with Russell Blades.)
Complete Printable Registration Packet and Details are now avialable.
www.nafdma.com
BLOCK YOUR DATES: May 15 - 18, 2010; includes your travel time.
LOCATION: Southern California: Plenty of time at Underwood Family Farms in Moorepark and Somis, CA to see festival sites, retail stands, production fields and all the farms have to offer; plus a visit to Hollywood Farmers' Market (yes, Hollywood!) ...see the sights, sounds, Walk of Fame, and shopping sensations of one of the most exciting cultural destinations in North America.
TRAVEL: Fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on May 15 (Please make an effort to arrive by 5:00 p.m.) Depart at your own convenience anytime on May 18. LODGING: Renaissance Los Angeles Airport and Marriott Courtyard Camarillo
BONUS: California Beach Party Monday night, May 17th.
Quick Links
Underwood Family Farms
Renaissance Hotel LAX
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Re broadcasting of "A Goal without a Plan" from NAFDMA 2010 convention
Re-broadcast NewsFlash: The "Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish" presentation from NAFDMA will be RE-BROADCAST LIVE online Thursday April 8, 2010 at 8PM EST.
Thursday April 8, 2010 at 8PM EST.
Hugh had good feedback from the 26(!) of you who joined him two weeks ago but there were some folks who missed the broadcast, so Hugh is going to do another live event and record it for later viewing.
UStream Link:"A Goal Without A Plan" on uStream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/maize-quest-s-educational-events
The seminar is FREE to attend, please reply by clicking the RSVP link on the uStream page.
Learn more about the material and download your handouts ahead at: A Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish - An educational session, blog, and resources created by Hugh McPherson for the NAFDMA convention 2010.
Thursday April 8, 2010 at 8PM EST.
Hugh had good feedback from the 26(!) of you who joined him two weeks ago but there were some folks who missed the broadcast, so Hugh is going to do another live event and record it for later viewing.
UStream Link:"A Goal Without A Plan" on uStream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/maize-quest-s-educational-events
The seminar is FREE to attend, please reply by clicking the RSVP link on the uStream page.
Learn more about the material and download your handouts ahead at: A Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish - An educational session, blog, and resources created by Hugh McPherson for the NAFDMA convention 2010.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Missed Hugh's session in Lancaster! Fear not. You can take it online this Wednesday!
The "Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish" presentation from NAFDMA will be held online Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 8PM EST.
Hugh is choosing uStream as his media provider.
Please check your links, get a login, etc. long before start time to eliminate connection hassles.
It is his first time and even with testing there might be hiccups, so bear with him.
UStream Link:"A Goal Without A Plan" on uStream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/maize-quest-s-educational-events
After you click the link, scroll down and click "RSVP" for the event.
As many of you know, the presentation was canceled due to Hugh being snowed in during the convention. Now he's expanding the reach of the seminar to everyone using live Internet broadcasting.
The seminar is FREE to attend, please reply hughmc@cornmaze.com if you are interested in attending so Hugh can choose the right media provider to allow all attendees to view the program.
Learn more about the material and download your handouts ahead at: A Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish - An educational session, blog, and resources created by Hugh McPherson for the NAFDMA convention 2010. http://mazemaster.cornmaze.com/goalwithoutaplan/default.aspx
Hugh is choosing uStream as his media provider.
Please check your links, get a login, etc. long before start time to eliminate connection hassles.
It is his first time and even with testing there might be hiccups, so bear with him.
UStream Link:"A Goal Without A Plan" on uStream
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/maize-quest-s-educational-events
After you click the link, scroll down and click "RSVP" for the event.
As many of you know, the presentation was canceled due to Hugh being snowed in during the convention. Now he's expanding the reach of the seminar to everyone using live Internet broadcasting.
The seminar is FREE to attend, please reply hughmc@cornmaze.com if you are interested in attending so Hugh can choose the right media provider to allow all attendees to view the program.
Learn more about the material and download your handouts ahead at: A Goal Without A Plan Is A Wish - An educational session, blog, and resources created by Hugh McPherson for the NAFDMA convention 2010. http://mazemaster.cornmaze.com/goalwithoutaplan/default.aspx
Thursday, March 4, 2010
How to promote your event online, part 2 — Facebook - Eventbrite Blog
How to promote your event online, part 2 — Facebook - Eventbrite Blog
An interesting article for our farms wanting to use Facebook more,
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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