The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is inviting local food producers to a free webinar, “Grow Your Farm Business with Commercial Kitchens” on Tuesday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Register at https://www.farrms.org/event-details/commercialkitchen.
This webinar is designed specifically for farmers and food producers interested in expanding their business, diversifying their product offerings, and exploring new markets. Attendees will learn practical ways to leverage commercial kitchens to create value-added products. “Building a sustainable farm business often means thinking beyond the field. Shared-use kitchens give producers the tools and the space to diversify and connect with their communities in a new way. Commercial kitchens allow producers to turn their harvest into a product, reach new customers, and extend their season. This session is about making that next step feel achievable,” says Jake Callander, Farmer Educator.
Featured speaker, Casey Steele of Square One Kitchens, will share her experience and lessons learned running a shared-use commercial kitchen in Fargo. She will provide insights on how these facilities operate, the opportunities they create for small and local producers, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
Steele founded Square One Kitchens in 2012 with the vision of creating a professional commercial kitchen space where emerging food businesses could launch and grow. It has since evolved into a vibrant culinary hub offering cooking classes, team-building events, and entrepreneurial education. Steele also leads the Food Business Lab, a program built specifically to help food entrepreneurs launch and grow.
FARRMS is a 501c3 nonprofit providing education, peer networks, and financial support to beginning farmers and ensuring their success through business planning education, mentorship, and more. Learn more about our programming at farrms.org.
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