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Chris Blanchard brings over 25 years of experience in organic and local food production to every one of his workshops. Fast-paced, rich with pictures and illustrations, and filled with stories, Chris' workshops have gained a reputation for fresh approaches, down-to-earth information, and honesty.  He has presented to farmers all across the country on topics related to issues in the field, on the farm, and in the market, including farm finances, food safety, risk management, record keeping, scaling up, and farm systems.

If you are interested in hiring Chris to present at your next event, or have some additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact him.  To view his current calendar and speaker information, please click the buttons below.
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This series of workshops is designed to provide information and resources related to food production and equipment.  Topics covered in this series include: food safety, farm systems, season extension, and post-harvest handling.
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Food Safety: Twelve Simple Steps
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Food Safety: The Basics and Beyond
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Farm Systems: Designing an Effective Irrigation System
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Farm Systems: Designing a Productive Packing House
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Farm Systems: Designing an Effective Transplant Production System
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Post-Harvest Handling: A to Z
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Post-Harvest Handling: Keeping It Fresh and Clean
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Post-Harvest Handling: Tools and Techniques
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Season Extension: Hoophouses
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Season Extension: Autumn Vegetables
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Value Added: Fresh Culinary Herbs
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This series of workshops is designed to provide information and resources related to farm operations. Topics covered in this series include: labor, finances, records management, and risk management.
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Farm Finances: Setting Up and Managing Your Financials
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Farm Finances: Evaluating Investments and Operational Changes
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Farm Labor: Saving Labor on the Market Farm
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Farm Labor: Systems and Tools
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Farm Labor: Tools for Motivating Employees
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Farm Labor: Systems for Efficiency and Accountability
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Farm Records: Practical GAPs Compliance Techniques
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Farm Records: Capturing and Organizing Data
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Management: Time and Productivity Management for Farmers
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Market Farming: Ten Things to Consider Before You Start
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Market Farming: Making Your Farm Work For You
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Market Farming: Growing and Adapting to Change
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This series of workshops is designed to provide information and resources related to farm marketing and sales. Topics covered in this series include: pricing, scaling up, management, and marketing.
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Marketing: Selling You and Your Farm
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Marketing: Selling Crops to Food Stores
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Marketing: Options & Approaches
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Pricing: How to Price Produce for Profit
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Scaling Up: Is It Right For You?
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Scaling Up: Smart Growth for Local Foods
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Scaling Up: Challenges and Opportunities

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Purple Pitchfork is a project of Renewing the Countryside, a non-profit dedicated to rural revitalization and collaborative farmer education that serves as the home for these resources Chris Blanchard created.
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