Indiana Grown Monthly Webinars
Indiana Grown will host monthly virtual educational sessions throughout 2026 to connect members with valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities. Each session will feature guest speakers offering real takeaways on topics ranging from social media, marketing, retail strategies to valuable business connections. Webinar recordings are located in the membership portal. The 2026 Indiana Grown monthly webinars are proudly sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. Thank you for your continuous support of Indiana businesses and farms.
Express interest in future webinars here: https://forms.office.com/g/p0RtDAjUxS. Once signed up, you will receive an email with the unique monthly link. Below is a list of the upcoming webinars.
Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: Nicole Driscoll with Small Business Development Center
Topic: Marketing and Creative Social Media
Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Sharon Harvey with U.S. Small Business Administration
Topic: U.S. Small Business Administration Overview - Resource Partners, Access to Capital, Federal Certifications/ Contracting, Disaster Assistance Recovery
Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Meagan Hook with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Topic: From Posting to Connecting: The New Social Media Playbook.
Key Themes include:
*Choosing the best social media platforms for your organization
*Building an authentic brand voice and tone
*Creating engaging, organic content without a big budget
*Planning and scheduling posts efficiently
*Developing a content strategy that builds relationships and drives results
*Using reporting statistics to your advantage
Wednesday July 22 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Anna Holloway from State Department of Health
Topic: Selling Food to Schools
Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Sebastian Penix with Small Business Development Center
Topic: Resources and Network of Entrepreneurial Support Organizations
Wednesday September 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Maria I. Marshall, Ph.D. with Purdue University
Topic: Contingency Planning
Wednesday October 28, 2026
Speaker: Ariana Torres, PhD with Purdue University
Topic: HortCalculator From Data to Decisions — A Financial Tool for Specialty Crop Innovation
Wednesday November 18, 2026
Speaker: Farmer Veteran Coalition
Topic: To Be Determined - Farmer Veteran Coalition Overview
Wednesday December 16, 2026
Speaker & Topic TBD