The purpose of the Big Exchange is to give rural entrepreneurs and community groups an opportunity to

• network more effectively,
• to understand how to use resources better
• to remove barriers for themselves and their community
• to find solutions that work for rural business and community organizations

By creating an online event, Green Hectares removes the barriers of time and geography and allows for people to  have the same networking opportunities their urban counterparts might have.  We find amazing experts in their fields on topics suggested by rural entrepreneurs. The sessions generally start out very general with big ideas and then move to practical, usable advice as the questions from the entrepreneurs begin to ask for advice.

Unlike other online calls, our experts help lead the conversation and anchor the discussion with their knowledge and experience.  There are no presentation slides or facts to keep up with, it is a discussion similar to one you would find at your local community hall, or farm table.  After the call, we use the video in smaller segments to be accessed easily by all participants.  Often the conversations are so rich, that they are become the inspiration for future discussions. 

If you want to be connected to anyone on the call, Green Hectares can help to facilitate that after the event.  Maybe there is someone that can help your organization or maybe you have the answers that can help another organization.  Meet and connect through the chat function or have us help you find that connection later.  

 Topics will range from highly practical to much more philosophical, often being a blend of both.   If you have an idea that you think is right for this format, we want to hear about it.  Our events generally run for two hours with limited spots available for each session.  Currently we are scheduling these events in the last week of every month.