Trainings and Workshops
The Potomac Highlands Producers project, under its umbrella organization, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, supports local growers, producers and farmers by providing training and information on best practices and new ideas in producing products for consumer sale.
Join us for trainings on innovative approaches to agriculture from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Ag Innovation and its partners!
Upcoming Training Sessions
Managing Production Risks
Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $15
Online and in-person at Eastern's Main Campus in Moorefield
Managing Financial Risks
Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | $15
Online and in-person at Eastern's Main Campus in Moorefield
Managing Marketing Risks
Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $15
Online
Managing Human Resource Risks
Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | $15
Online
Managing Legal Risks
Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $15
Online
Initiating and Scaling Up Production
Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | $15
Online and in-person at Eastern's Main Campus in Moorefield
Hard Work and Harmony
Friday, Jan. 27 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | $15
Online
Past Training Sessions
Post Harvest Handling: Keys to Fresh, Safe and Longer Lasting Produce
Do you know the factors that make your producer stay fresher, longer? And likewise, what can make it go bad faster? Ayesha Sarker from West Virginia State University provides information on keeping your produce clean, safe and longer lasting. Watch recording.
Financing Your Operation
Farm Service Agency (FSA) representatives talk about options for financing your farm operation. Watch recording.
Four Factors that Affect Beef Quality
Do you know what factors can affect the taste, consistency and overall quality of your beef and other meats? Find out from Dr. Megan Webb, specialist in meat science from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Watch recording.
Production Planning - Kacey Gantzer, WVDA - February 10, 2021
Do you have an Ag Production Plan? Is it up to date? Learn from Kacey Gantzer of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture as she explains how to plan your produce production to meet your timelines and maximize your growing area. Watch recording.
Pricing Your Products: More Than Breaking Even, Ohio State University - March 10
Covers pricing meat, produce and value added products; with Joy Bauman and Christy Welch, Ohio State University. Watch recording.
Growing for Craft Beverages - March 30
Learn what products local craft beverage makers need for their products; with Paul Jackson of Smooth Ambler Distillery, Amanda West of West-Whitehill Winery and Brooke Glover of Swilled Dog Cidery.
Benefit from SNAP & SNAP Stretch, WV Food & Farms Coalition - April 14
Receive SNAP and matching dollar SNAP Stretch payments and tap into a new group of customers; with West Virginia Farm and Food Coalition. Watch recording.