Social Media for Farmers - Webinar Series
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping more people home, your potential customers are going online to connect with farmers. Now is the time to take your internet and social media presence to the next level.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Division, with support from Warren County Economic Development, is offering a free six-part webinar series on Social Media for Farmers. Kristen Baughman Taber, founder of Tabletop Media Group, will present from noon – 1 p.m. on the following topics:
May 5 - Social Media Framework
Stumped about what to post on social media? Today, you’ll cover 14 different categories that your farm can cover regularly on social media!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-yprDgoHtxHJFiGDJBs6SMpVeA1_rBw
May 7 - Instagram
Time for a deep dive into the world of Instagram! Key takeaways are how to transition your profile to a business Instagram account, how to create Instagram Stories and list under your “highlights” section, “go live” and use Instagram TV. This class is not an introduction to Instagram and assumes participants have a basic knowledge of the platform.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sceGtqjMqGNQmL0nPNnCKcdAVcZEOQhgo
May 12 - Facebook
Today we’ll make sure your business is set for success on Facebook! We’ll go over how to “go live” on Facebook, walk through how to create a Facebook ad and the power of using video on this platform. This class is not an introduction to Facebook and assumes participants have a basic knowledge of the platform.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-ihrDkiE9egxdLtK8li6-yUsAIe7VrT
May 14 - Google Business
Does your farm have a Google Business page? We’ll walk you through how to set up this free service, use g analytics from your business page, how to create successful Google Business posts and create special offers for your customers.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu2gqzkoGdNRW7jMZKWXJmRiHCAucLHN
May 19 - Using your Smartphone to Create Video
You likely keep a powerful video tool in your pocket every day! Learn how to use your smartphone to create quality video content for your social media channels. Plus, we’ll go over some fun video editing tools like FilmoraGo.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-CprDwiGNHsQBDWy49MdYTRsrUXpdtH
May 21 - Canva, PicMonkey and Photo Tips
You’ve taken a decent photo on your smartphone, but now what? Let’s walk through quick tricks and tips for editing those photos. We’ll also discuss how to create flyers and graphics to use on social media using Canva and PicMonkey.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufu6srjIjGtLIGb-bDHHMrIOWuRTOzG-E
May 26 - YouTube
Today you’ll learn how to use YouTube for your farm! We'll show you how to set up your channel, add tags in order to get discovered, upload videos and set your business up for success.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-yvqTMuH9Qq77bvRSOfdkKC-Q5fujYQ
The webinars are free, but you are required to pre-register for each class separately using the links listed.
Mark your calendars and enjoy your lunch while learning more about using social media to tell your farm’s story and connect with customers. For more information contact Heather Barnes at heather.barnes@ncagr.gov.