Be a Better Farm Boss Workshop

Chris Blanchard provides consulting and education for farming, food, and business through Purple Pitchfork. He has worked in farming for the past 24 years, managing farms and operations around the country. As the owner and operator of Rock Spring Farm since 1999, Chris raised twenty acres of vegetables, herbs, and greenhouse crops marketed through a 200-member year-round CSA, food stores, and farmers markets.

Here are some highlights of what will be covered in the Be a Better Farm Boss Workshop:

• What are employees for?
• Leadership through inspiration, accountability, authority, and support
• Using systems to remove emotion from management
• Creating pathways to accountability and efficiency
• Specific tools to achieve workplace satisfaction and productivity for all

Fast-paced, rich with pictures and illustrations, and filled with stories, Chris' workshops have gained a reputaton for fresh approaches, down-to-earth information, and honesty. He has presented to farmers all across the county.

• Click here for a review of this workshop from a former participant
• Click here for Chris' Farmer to Farmer podcast 
• Click here for several of Chris' blog posts related to farm labor

Click here for more information about the Be a Better Farm Boss Workshop, or go to the event page at www.libertyprairie.org. If this event is full, email michelle@libertyprairie.org to be added to the waiting list.

No refunds for cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the workshop. Cancellation at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop is refunded at 90% less PayPal fees if payment was made via PayPal. Refunds will not be given for missed workshops.