Statewide and Beyond

Simplified Finances for Small Farms

February 10th, 17th, and 24th | 6:00 - 7:30PM

Virtual

We are looking for 10 farms who want to form a community of practice.

• Does your farm generate less than $25,000 per year in revenue?

• Are you seeking to understand your farm’s economic potential to contribute to your household expenses?

• Are you getting what you want out of your small farm?

• How do you want your farm to contribute to your family and your lifestyle?

Knowing how limited and valuable time is, we are putting together a 3-session series where you will craft a holistic farm financial plan that is driven by your goals for your farm.

Each session is 90 minutes and takes place via Zoom. Extension staff are available between sessions to help you complete the steps of a simple farm financial plan that can help you predict revenue, expenses, profitability, and whether you will have the economic resources needed to cover bills when they are due. Our desire is for participants to form a community and form lasting relationships that extend beyond the course. Participants who seek assistance implementing record keeping or financial analysis can apply for grant funds after completing this course.  

Are You Grant Ready?

February 24, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Virtual

Applying for grants can open the door to new opportunities for your farm or agricultural business- but only if you’re prepared. In this webinar, a professional grant writer from Farm Credit East will walk you through what it really takes to be grant ready.

Participants will learn what documents and information to have organized in a “go-to” grant folder, so you’re not scrambling when opportunities arise. We’ll also cover how to read a grant application carefully, highlighting key details to include. 

Whether you’re new to grants or looking to strengthen your applications, this workshop will help you approach the grant process with confidence, clarity, and efficiency. Bring your questions – there will be time for Q&A. 

Heather LaPierre is Farm Credit East’s grant writer and coordinator and has been with the cooperative since 2015. She has supported Farm Credit’s customers in a variety of roles, including content creation (written, video, social) to deliver value-added information to Northeast agribusinesses; change management to improve employee and customer experience; and, most recently, took on the role of grant writer and coordinator. Heather brings awareness and strategy to the grant process to help agribusinesses identify, apply, and follow through for their best chance at success. Heather grew up on Hunt Farm, a 250-head registered Holstein farm in Orange, MA, that’s still in operation today by her father, George Hunt, Jr. She graduated from Cornell University (’15) with a Bachelor of Science degree and lives in Greenwich, NY, with her husband, Andrew, and daughter, Celine.

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2026 Winter Webinar Series

Thursdays, Noon - 1:00PM

NOFA-NH 24th Annual Winter Conference

Taking Root: Nourishing Community

March 7th, 2026

Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH

The conference features a dynamic mix of workshops, an inspiring keynote address, and a bustling exhibitor fair showcasing local organizations, businesses, and resources. Attendees also enjoy hands-on activities like a community seed swap, collaborative projects, and opportunities to win prizes through our annual raffle. A light breakfast and full lunch are provided to keep participants fueled for a full day of engagement and exchange.

Whether you're digging into soil or food policy, managing a farm or a nonprofit, or simply passionate about building a better food future, the Winter Conference offers something for everyone.