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SUMMARY:CT Grown Academy Webinar 3 - Are Customers Finding You Online? Understanding Your Online Presence\, Google SEO and Google Analytics
DESCRIPTION:When customers search online for fresh\, locally sourced products\, you want to make sure that your farm is showing up in the results. Greg Boyd\, Director of Digital Media Services at Miranda Creative\, discusses how you can improve the search engine optimization (SEO) of your website and use other tactics to be seen online. 
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/ct-grown-academy-webinar-3-are-customers-finding-you-online-understanding-your-online-presence-google-seo-and-google-analytics/
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SUMMARY:CT Grown Academy Webinar Two - Your Digital Multi-Tool: Using Canva Effectively for Your Farm Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Canva is a free\, easy-to-use graphic design tool that lets you quickly and easily liven up the visual materials you use in your marketing. The eye-catching graphics you can create are perfect for social media posts\, flyers\, brochures\, and more. Emily Karam\, a Miranda Creative graphic designer\, guides you through the process of creating and sharing images using Canva.
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/ct-grown-academy-webinar-two-your-digital-multi-tool-using-canva-effectively-for-your-farm-marketing/
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SUMMARY:CT Grown Academy Webinar One: From Farm Life to #farmlife: Social Media Marketing Basics
DESCRIPTION:Gain an understanding of how a strong social media presence can benefit your farm. The topics covered encompass establishing a social media foundation for your farm\, reaching the appropriate audience\, creating a comprehensive strategy for your social presence\, an overview of scheduling tools\, and more. The webinar also provides ample time for an extended Q&A session. Presented by Allie Bryant\, the Social/Digital Brand Manager at Miranda Creative.
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/ct-grown-academy-webinar-one-from-farm-life-to-farmlife-social-media-marketing-basics/
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SUMMARY:CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Q&A
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss the CT Grown for CT Kids (CTG4CTK) Grant program for projects which develop or enhance Farm to School programs in Connecticut. More information on the grant is available here; applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on December 14th\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA recording of this webinar will be posted on www.CTGrown.gov/grants under the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant tab after it is completed.
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/ct-grown-for-ct-kids-grant-qa/
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SUMMARY:Farm Viability Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Viability Grant is a matching grant program for Connecticut municipalities\, groups of municipalities\, regional councils of governments and agricultural non-profit organizations for projects that directly impact and/or foster agricultural viability. Applications are being accepted through 4 p.m. on May 12th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual workshop is designed to assist interested applicants in learning about the structure of the grant and application process.
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/farm-viability-grant-writing-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Farmland Restoration Program Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Farmland Restoration Grant (FLRG) provides matching funds to Connecticut farmers\, nonprofits and municipalities to increase food and fiber production in the state by restoring lands into active agricultural production. FLRP focuses on restoring and improving land with prime and important farmland soils\, in accordance with a Farmland Restoration Program Plan and a Climate Smart Resiliency Plan (FLRP Plan).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA virtual webinar will be held for interested agricultural producers and cooperatives to learn about the Farmland Restoration Program application process. 
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/farmland-restoration-program-virtual-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating a Healthy Mind for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for young adult beginning farmers and ranchers. Stigma exists across all age groups for those struggling with mental health. Uncontrollable factors\, volatile markets\, trade\, and natural disasters; make struggling with emotions\, relationships\, career success\, and safety more challenging when mental health and mental crisis enters the arena. According to the CDC\, the agricultural industry is one of the top occupations with the highest rates of suicide. This training opens and introduces a discussion of mental health and wellness among young adult farmers and ranchers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to Connecticut residents
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/cultivating-a-healthy-mind-for-beginning-farmers-and-ranchers/
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SUMMARY:Challenges and Opportunities in Organic Urban Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Organic producers of all sizes and across all landscapes must follow the same national standards to meet the requirements of USDA organic certification. However\, certified organic farmers and farmers using organic growing practices may have different production and market opportunities and challenges when growing in an urban environment. This webinar will explore research in this field\, as well as perspectives from farmers on growing organically in urban spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is presented in partnership with Oregon Tilth\, as part of a series of webinars on organic topics.
URL:https://ctgrown.org/event/challenges-and-opportunities-in-organic-urban-agriculture/
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