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  Webinar Schedule and Participant Guide

Webinar Dates

In 2026, this course will be offered live for 6 weeks on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Eastern) from September 21 – October 26. While we encourage live attendance so you have the opportunity to engage with presenters and ask questions, all webinars are recorded and posted in the online classroom to watch anytime. Once enrolled in this course, you will retain access to all materials indefinitely and can return to participate in the live webinars in future offerings of the course if you wish. Join us!


Weekly Topics

Our weekly webinars are designed to expose you to a wide range of farmers, farming styles, enterprises, and business models.

First webinar (Sept 21): Sarah Williford

Join course facilitator Sarah Williford for an intro to the course, farming advice from successful farmers.for an introduction to holistic planning and decision making for your farm.

Second webinar (Sept 28): Sarah Williford

Review of Week 1 homework and questions; then Sarah will share East Brook Farm's start-up process, focusing especially on how her family's values have shaped their decision-making and goal-setting.

Third webinar (Oct 5): Guest Kate Marsiglio Stony Creek Farm, Walton NY

Review of Week 2 homework and questions; then we will be joined by

Fourth webinar (Oct 12): Guests Kitty and Jess of Iridescent Earth Collective, Delancy NY

Review of the Week 3 homework and questions;

Fifth webinar (Oct 19): Guest Farmer

Review of Week 4 homework and questions.

Sixth webinar (Oct 26):

We will have a few of brave volunteer students from this course share their farm start-up plan so far, and allow time for a final Q&A at the end. This webinar may stretch a little longer than the previous weeks, depending on how many student presenters we have and how many questions you all want to discuss!

Zoom Participant's Guide

The below guide explains how to use the Zoom video platform for this course's weekly webinars.

Zoom Participant’s Guide.pdf
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Lesson Summary

Webinar Dates and Schedule for 2026 Course

  • The live course runs for 6 weeks on Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time, from September 21 to October 26.
  • All webinars are recorded and posted online for anytime viewing.
  • Participants retain indefinite access to all course materials and can join future live webinars if enrolled.

Weekly Webinar Topics and Presenters

  • Intro Webinars (Parts 1 & 2): Course overview and farming fundamentals with Sarah Williford.
  • Sept 21: Holistic planning and decision-making on the farm - Sarah Williford.
  • Sept 28: Review Week 1 homework; East Brook Farm start-up process emphasizing family values in goal setting - Sarah Williford.
  • Oct 5: Review Week 2 homework and discussion with Kate Marsiglio from Stony Creek Farm, Walton NY.
  • Oct 12: Review Week 3 homework and Q&A with Kitty and Jess of Iridescent Earth Collective.
  • Oct 19: Review Week 4 homework; extended webinar session until 8:30 PM.
  • Oct 26: Student presentations of farm start-up plans; final Q&A. Webinar may run longer depending on participation.

Zoom Participant’s Guide for Webinar Access

  • General Use: Course webinars use Zoom. Live video is generally not shown to accommodate rural internet bandwidth.
  • Participants are muted by default to manage audio quality but encouraged to participate via chat and Q&A.
  • Most webinars feature a PowerPoint presentation with audio commentary.

How to Join Webinars

  • Click the webinar link provided via email or posted in the course platform 15-20 minutes before the session starts.
  • The Zoom app will download automatically if not already installed. Follow prompts to install and run the app. Administrative password may be required on Macs.
  • Enter the meeting password posted by the instructor to join.

Audio Setup

  • Upon joining, select “Join by Computer” to use your device’s speakers and microphone.
  • Test audio via the “Test Computer Audio” option before joining.
  • If preferred, join audio via phone by selecting the “Join by Phone” tab and dialing in as instructed.
  • If the audio join prompt does not appear, click “Meeting” > “Join Audio” from the Zoom menu.

Joining via Mobile Devices

  • Download the official Zoom app from your mobile device’s app store.
  • Enter the meeting ID provided in the course platform 15 minutes before the session.
  • Note: Mobile participation may limit your ability to see presentation materials clearly or engage fully.

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