Future Harvest

08/28/2026

Fall field days are up on our website!! RSVP for free today!

08/27/2026

September is Organic Month, and the last chance for farmers exploring organic certification, or in transition, to access free resources such as webinars, videos, research and fact sheets from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

Find TOPP resources here: www.organictransition.org/resources.

Since 2022, TOPP has helped thousands of farmers transition to organic, connecting producers across the country with experienced mentors, technical assistance, educational opportunities and practical resources.

08/26/2026

Last call! Explore training resources, gain an overview of different types of Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs), and discover how effective recordkeeping can save you time and money while strengthening your farm’s best practices.

08/21/2026

As we look ahead to the next five years, we want to ensure that our strategic planning reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

We kindly invite you to share your thoughts and insights on what Future Harvest's role should be in the Chesapeake region, what we do well, and where we can improve. This is your chance to help shape our future!

Please take a moment to complete our stakeholder survey by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpAVbaDuGEqKZYrSZDmY9mc9c3QmsPpXjQ5c71XWLRj62dgw/viewform

We kindly ask that you complete the survey by August 30th.

Thank you for being a vital part of the Future Harvest community. We look forward to hearing from you!

08/18/2026

Food safety training is more relevant than ever!
Don’t miss these valuable sessions designed to enhance your understanding and implementation of safety practices for your farm. First webinar is this Thursday ‼️ CAIC

Food Safety: https://futureharvest.wildapricot.org/event-6771495

Record Keeping: https://futureharvest.wildapricot.org/event-6779995

08/06/2026

The American Grassfed Association's new Growing GRASS program is offering a $3,000 sign-up incentive to aid beef and bison producers with regenerative management practices, with several areas of support for operations, including soil testing, inspections, certifications, data collection, marketing and training.

Growing GRASS is forging resilient supply chains that elevate the byproducts of regenerative cattle and bison. This program is dedicated to working with producers and partnering meat processors to reduce barriers related to processing market access costs, with a specific focus on byproduct valuation...

08/05/2026

When customers are shopping Kinloch Farm’s selection of nose-to-tail products, they can look at the color-coded in-store map and see where each group of animals is that particular day. They can also find a well-verse staff ready to talk tanning and beef tallow or suggest a favorite, lesser-known cut of beef.

Last month, we spent the afternoon talking through efficiencies in the field and in transit to processing facilities with the farmers and marketers at Kinloch. Custom upgrades to four wheelers have greatly shortened the amount of time needed for fence installs and moves. Regular reflection on systems, open lines of communication between staff, and careful record-keeping ensure mindful decisions are made with the quality of the products, caretaking of animals and integrity of the soils at top of mind.

When a farm operation takes time to well-oil their processes, they create room for creativity and attention to detail in the marketing department. Big thanks to the team at Kinloch for helping Future Harvest put on this educational workshop!

07/23/2026

Flowers, farming, and community came together for an inspiring Field Day! 🌸🚜 Participants toured the farm, learned about Masterpiece Flower Farm growing practices and business model, and gained an honest look at what it takes to run a diversified flower farm. 🌼💐 Thanks for letting us visit!

07/20/2026

A majority of our staff are also actively farming. It’s not easy. Here’s Laurie sharing her truth as the last dairy farming in her county.

Brown Cow Creamery in Mount Airy offers ice cream, cheese, beef and more

07/03/2026

Powerful speech from Lisa Elaine Held from Civil Eats at last year’s conference.

She reminded us that while corporate consolidation and climate challenges put pressure on our food system, real change happens through the everyday acts of farmers, food advocates, educators, and communities working together.
When you support Future Harvest, you’re supporting this work: strengthening local food systems, building resilient farms, fostering connections, and ensuring a thriving future for agriculture in our region. 🌱