Opportunity

Certified Up: Expert Open Hours With Yodit Shibru

Unlock the potential of your business with expert guidance tailored to help you obtain and maximize certifications at the local, state, and federal levels. This 30 minutes session on March 24, 2025 provides actionable insights into navigating contracting opportunities, pricing services competitively, and understanding solicitation requirements, with personalized 1-on-1 counseling available for specific needs like proposal writing and District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) applications.

Session Topics:

• Certification Success: Strategies for obtaining and leveraging certifications (local, federal, and other types).
• Opportunity Navigation: How to identify and pursue contracting opportunities effectively.
• Pricing Strategies: Tips for pricing services competitively while maintaining profitability.
• Solicitation Mastery: Understanding and responding to solicitation requirements.
• Targeted Support: Personalized guidance on specialized topics, including DCSS applications and proposal writing.

Hosted by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund

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Farmer Well-Being Beyond Resiliency

Join Freedmen Heirs Foundation for our second season of monthly webinars aimed at fostering collaboration and networking among farmers, landowners, and agribusinesses. 

When: March 27, 2025

Time: 12:30 pm CST/1:30 pm EST

Where: Live via Zoom (link to join will be provided upon registration)

Farming isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of challenges. This webinar aims to address the mental health and well-being of farmers, agricultural workers, and their families. Our guest speakers, Michelle Hughes and Laura Del Prete, of the National Young Farmers Coalition, will discuss essential strategies for mental health care, community support, and systemic solutions.

What You Can Expect:

• Insightful discussion on mental health resources tailored for farmers
• Strategies to enhance community support and collaboration
• Practical tools for long-term well-being in agricultural life

Register today to secure your spot, and feel free to share this invitation with fellow farmers, friends, and anyone interested in supporting our agricultural community!