A technical series and knowledge exchange for ocean farmers
About this Event

Overview

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.

Estimating Yields

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

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Farmer Forum Overview2024 Topics

Nursery Operations

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.

Outplanting

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.

Working with Buyers

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.

2025 Topics

Estimating Yields

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.

Harvest Planning

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2-3 pm ET

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

Processing Prep

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.