Come to discuss and plan collaboration for small farm employment and career building in NW lower Michigan. Small farm employers in NW lower Michigan as well as people considering or planning to pursue work on small farms are encourage to connect and share perspective. Community and governmental organizations supporting small farms are also encourage to attend.

Crosshatch has launched a new NW MI Small Farm Jobs board on our conference page at www.smallfarmconference.com/farm-jobs posting jobs positions is strongly encouraged. Please share in your networks.

We plan to discuss:

• What do small farm employers need to ensure skilled and reliable help across all farm work demands?

• How can farms and community collaborate to ensure that we sustain and increase farmers and farm workers across years, decades and generations? (Focusing on the importance of fulfilling work, experiences and relationships).

Who: Collaboration curious farmers, farming ready workers, and community supporters.

FREE, but RSVP appreciated

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