The Widget Development & Trading Company

10/07/2026

We are so excited to see our farmers putting what they’ve learned into practice! 🌱💚 Seeing the knowledge and skills from our workshops being applied in real-world farming operations is what it’s all about. We love watching our farmers learn, grow, and put their knowledge into action!

10/04/2026

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10/03/2026

The 2026–27 Soy Innovation Challenge is officially LIVE!

Missouri FFA Association chapters are invited to dream big and design a soybean exhibit for the Farm for Soy Innovation. This year’s theme, Soy at Work, focuses on showcasing the diverse uses and applications of soybeans, from biofuels and tires to building materials and beyond.

For more information on the challenge, visit https://tinyurl.com/ye25rf7j

10/01/2026

WORKSHOP 4: MARKETING YOUR FARM BUSINESS

Join us for Workshop 4 of the Improving the Food Supply Chain Training Series. This workshop will focus on practical tools and strategies to help farmers strengthen and grow their businesses.

Topics will include:
- Marketing and Social Media
- Branding and Packaging
- eCommerce and Selling Online
- Financial Planning and Filing Schedule F

Friday, October 16, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Innovate Hub
2303 Dawson Rd., Suite 102
Albany, GA

Lunch will be provided.

Learn how to better market your products, build your brand, sell online, and plan for the financial side of your business.

Register today to reserve your spot.
https://workshop4marketing.eventbrite.com

09/24/2026

🌱 We’re excited to see you tomorrow in Griffin, GA!

Join us for our Value-Added Production Workshop from 10 AM–3 PM at the UGA Griffin Campus.

📍 Melton Building

Come ready to learn, connect, and grow! 🌱🚜

🎟️ Register here:
https://Valueaddedproduction3.eventbrite.com

See you tomorrow!

09/19/2026

DAY 2 IS HERE!

Yesterday was AMAZING, and we’re ready for another great day at the 4th Southeastern Elderberry Symposium!

🥞 Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM
🎤 Program begins at 9:30 AM
🚪 Enter through the Northwest Entrance
📍 UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

If you missed yesterday, there’s still time to join us today! Come learn, connect, shop, and enjoy all things elderberry!

09/19/2026

What an AMAZING Day 1!

Today was filled with learning, laughter, great food, new connections, and ALL things elderberry! A huge THANK YOU to our presenters, vendors, attendees, and everyone who helped make today such a success!

And guess what? We’re not done yet!

Join us tomorrow for DAY 2 of the 4th Southeastern Elderberry Symposium!

🥞 Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM
🎤 Program begins at 9:30 AM
📍 UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA 31793
🚪 Enter through the Northwest Entrance

Come hungry and ready for another great day of learning, connecting, and growing!

See you tomorrow!

09/18/2026

If you’re not at the 4th Southeastern Elderberry Symposium today… you’re definitely missing out! 👀🌿💜

The room is FULL of knowledge, connections, great conversations, amazing food, and ALL things elderberry! And we’re just getting started!

Don’t say we didn’t tell you! 😏🌿

09/11/2026