Farmer Forum: Outplanting

Calling all kelp farmers! Join us for a series of online conversations on seasonally-relevant topics featuring advice from experienced farmers and industry experts. Bring the challenges you’re facing on your farm and workshop solutions with your peers.

Set yourself up for success this season by narrowing in on the ideal timing, temperature, and technique of getting seed in the water.

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Thursday, Oct. 3, 2-3 pm ET

An open dialogue for nursery operators on the most common operational challenges of kelp seed cultivation, including ways to reduce contamination, improve efficiencies of your system, and set clear expectations with farmers.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2-3 pm ET

Set yourself up for success this season by narrowing in on the ideal timing, temperature, and technique of getting seed in the water.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2-3 pm ET

Dig into the primary motivations and constraints of seaweed buyers, explore common pain points in the farmer-buyer relationship, and learn effective communication tools to align expectations and turn kelp-curious companies into long-term customers.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2-3 pm ET

Accurately estimating farm yields during the early growing season is difficult. Discuss strategies on how to improve your calculations and manage expectations with buyers.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2-3 pm ET

Craft and execute a detailed harvest plan to coordinate logistics, align expectations, and build in contingencies.

Thursday, Mar. 20, 2-3 pm ET

A primer for farmers planning to stabilize their own kelp. Discuss the key elements of building and operating a primary processing line.

This is a free course. Registration required.

Host or Publisher GreenWave