IFMA November 8th Workshop-Urbana 

Farmers Market Success Stories and
Farm Tour   
8 am- 2:30 pm 

Social Media and Marketing Success Story with Finding Eminence Farm.
Learn how owners Chris and Audra Wyant have shared their story of their micro farm through blogging, website development and social media.
Learn how building their brand and sharing their story has impacted their sales and increased their customer base.

Cottage Food Success Story with Pandamonium Donuts.
Learn how owner James Kyung has moved from his home kitchen to a commercial kitchen space and into a booming food truck making regular appearances at Urbana’s Market at the Square and throughout the University of Illinois campus and surrounding communities.

Boxed lunches and networking time small roundtable discussions on hot topics in farmers markets.

An optional tour of the UIUC Campus led by an undergraduate recruiter from the College of ACES.
Learn the history of the Morrow Plots, visit the Sustainable Student Farm, and learn about the research coming out of Crop Sciences, Animal Sciences Lab, and much more. Transportation to the tour is on your own but please let Natalie Kenny Marquez know if you need assistance with transportation by emailing nmkennymarquez@urbanaillinois.us.

Workshop Location:
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park with parking
206 W. Park Street/Urbana, IL 61801

Cost 

Hotel Accomodations are available at Comfort Suites at $89.00 per night  

2001 N. Lincoln Ave, Urbana/217-328-3500  
Located just of highway 74 in Urbana.  Rate includes a full hot breakfast buffet, use of the 24-hour indoor heated pool and spa.

Workshop qualifies for MCPP Professional Development Hours

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Growing Your Market with Grants—Find the Correct Fit
Grant Writing Basics Free Webinar

Register Now
Tuesday, October 25; 6:30 pm 

Led by; Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, New Leaf Consulting, IFMA Board Member, and Certified Farm Market Manager.

Are you a farm market manager looking for local, state, federal, and foundation grant programs to expand your market and available programs?
If so, plan to attend this introductory 90-minute webinar to learn more about grant writing basics and available grant opportunities. The program will also include an opportunity to hear from farm market managers about their grant writing and grant management experiences. 

Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension