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WEBINAR SERIES

CREATING TOP NOTCH JOB DESCRIPTIONS

January 31, 2018

Join HR industry expert Denise Burrell of The Performance Group as she shares insights and techniques for creating top notch job descriptions that deliver results. Denise will explore practical tools and techniques using simple templates to achieve the perfect combination of technical and performance factors for your business.

Apply these techniques to build job descriptions that will attract new recruits to your business. To register, click here.

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES FOOD REGULATION FOR FARMERS’ MARKETS

February 7, 2018

Learn the ins and outs of the Food Regulation as it applies to food sold at Alberta approved farmers’ markets. A public health inspector with Alberta Health Services will share the requirements you need to meet in order to sell your food products through this important sales venue. To register, click here.

EMPOWERED EMPLOYEES: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL ONBOARDING

February 14, 2018

Please join us as HR industry expert Denise Burrell explores approaches addressing key challenges on-boarding new employees. Denise will provide insight on how good orientation practices can play a critical role in employee effectiveness and retention.

Learn strategies to maximize your most important resource, your people. To register, click here.

IMAGE-DRIVEN MARKETING

March 7, 2018

Photographer and communications professional Bri Vos will demonstrate how to create and use images to draw customers in and strengthen your online marketing. Bri will touch on composition and characteristics of a strong photo, online resolution requirements, Facebook and Instagram analytics

NO FEAR FARM FINANCE

March 28, 2018

What money do you have to invest inyour local food business? What type of financing fits your business? How much credit should you carry? Join Ron Lyons as he demystifies the finance puzzle that many small agri-food producers, processors and local food entrepreneurs face as they grow their businesses. To register, click here.

WORKSHOP SERIES

GETTING INTO FARMERS’ MARKETS

February 15, 2018, 8:30am-4pm

4910 - 52 St., Camrose

$25 incl. GST, lunch & snacks

A one-day workshop looking at selling food at Alberta approved farmers’ markets. Click here to register by February 8, 2018.

PRICING PRINCIPLES WHEN MOVING TO RETAIL

January 30, 2018. 9am-3:30pm

Provincial Building, Grande Prairie

$25 incl. GST, lunch & snacks

Planning on selling to retail? Expand your understanding of the costs related to setting a profitable price. Attend this workshop if you are looking to:

• Price your products for profit

• Understand the components of pricing for the retail market

• Understand retail buyers needs

To register, call 1-800-387-6030.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE CONVENTION

February 21-22, 2018

Online registration for Canada’s premier horticultural event is now open! Offering 2-day, single day, trade show only and student packages, OFVC 2018 is the place to be for anyone connected to horticulture. LEARN from 120+ sessions, BROWSE the sold out trade show, ENJOY the Farmer and Friends reception and most importantly, SAVE by pre-registering. Visit www.ofvc.ca for complete information.

TOUR TO IRELAND

April 16-20, 2018

Registration forms will be available early January. Contact the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association for complete details.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE, OR FUTURE WEBINARS AND EVENTS CLICK HERE OR CALL 1-800-387-6030.

 
 
 
 
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