Local Food Producer Workshops
Annually in February and March, we host regional Local Food Producer Workshops in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas SARE. In 2026, the workshops are also co-sponsored by Growing Growers through their USDA-NIFA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development grant.
These workshops are an opportunity for producers and small food businesses to learn more about selling their products through farmers markets, direct-to-consumers sales, and other local market opportunities. Participants can connect with other producers and learn from their peers to improve their business success.
2026 Workshops:
All workshop have been completed for 2026.
Completed Locations for 2026:
- Olathe - Feb. 6th
- Hutchinson - Feb. 7th
- Holton - Feb. 20th
- Dodge City - Feb. 26th
- Oakley - Feb. 27th
- Parsons - Mar. 6th
- Beloit - Mar. 10th
Scale Certification Notes:
When bringing your scale, it would be best if you could bring along up to 5 years of previous scale test reports for that scale. If the scale has never been certified, it must have an active NTEP Certificate of Conformance. The following is a link to the NTEP Certificate website where you can research the status of your scale: https://www.ncwm.com/ntep-certificates.
Recordings from 2025:
Recordings from 2024: