Whatcom Farm Friends Annual Member Meeting
Friday, February 26th, 1pm-4pm
Updated Location: Mt. Baker Rotary Building
Northwest WA Fairgrounds
1751 Front St., Lynden, WA, 98264
Light Refreshments will be served
Information Technology Tools for Farmers
Presentations on how Information Technology tools you can use in 2010
will keep you in business into the future.
Banking & Finance |
As financing becomes more competitive, what is it that lenders are looking for in your business plan and financing proposal? How can your technology tools give you the edge you need? Presentation by: Doug Dostal, Peoples Bank and Marv Tjoelker, Larson, Gross CPA |
Mobile Communications |
Mobile phones have become an essential tool for efficient management. How can you take your handheld device to the next level? How can farmers working “in the field” get smarter about using your “smart phone”? Presentation by Communication 2000 |
IT Infrastructure |
Setting up your home office can be a challenge when the whole family wants access to the computer(s). We’ll take a look at some options for hardware and network design that will keep you up and running and interact with your mobile device. Presentation by Lynden IT |
Plus a special presentation
Community Investment in Farmers
Many have asked the question: What are non-farmers doing on the Farm Friends board? Brad Smith, WWU and
State Fish and Wildlife Commission will give a short talk about why he serves on the board
and the crucial relationship between farmers and the non-farm community.
Farm Friends Board Panel Discussion
Listening & Responding to our Membership
2009 brought some ideological issues to the forefront for Farm Friends and our members.
We’ve listened carefully to your feedback and we’d like to share our response and our plans for 2010.
A panel of WFF members will reflect on our challenges and goals and why it is crucial to
have you fully engaged in addressing them.
Panel members include: Debi Gavette, Tom Thornton, Mark De Jong, and Henry Bierlink
Read Whatcom Farm Friends' revised Mission, Goals, and Objectives for 2010.
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