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SUMMARY:Organic Pest and Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nJoin Shuresh Ghimire\, UConn Extension IPM educator at Lathrop Farmstead as we explore the different pests and diseases vegetable farmers can face in a season and how to manage them in a organic way. This 3-hour event will provide a hands on opportunity to see what are the sorts of things we are facing this time of year\, but also how earlier pests and diseases have been managed. Being certified organic always makes it more important to understand the firm boundaries of what you can and can’t do\, so if you are interested in transitioning your farm to organic\, or are in the early stages of your certified organic farm\, this would be a great skill share to attend. \nThis field day is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-pest-and-disease-management/
LOCATION:Lathrop Farmstead\, 77 Randall Rd.\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000
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SUMMARY:Climate and Environment Advocacy Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to join with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and other organizations for this day of advocacy. Come to the State Capitol in Hartford to advocate for strong and meaningful legislation to protect our environment and keep Connecticut’s climate promise! At this event you will hear from speakers about bills before the legislature on topics including climate\, clean energy\, pollution reduction\, toxics\, and waste reduction. We’ll have materials available for you to share with your legislators following the program.\n\nOnce you have signed up\, please reach out to your own legislators\, invite them to the program\, and ask to meet with them after the program ends at 10:30 am. Meet in Room 310 (third floor).\n\n\nRSVP: https://bit.ly/49djcSv\nDirections\, parking\, and bus and rail info can be found https://bit.ly/3UInzjU.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/climate-and-environment-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20240222T123757Z
CREATED:20240222T123757Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get ready!  It’s time to celebrate the 9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair on Saturday\, March 9th\, 2024 at the Community Center located in downtown Willimantic. \nCT NOFA is proud to be a co-sponsor of The Know Your Farmer Fair\, which is an opportunity for residents\, chefs\, and food service directors to meet local farmers and to look ahead to the upcoming growing season. Residents can shop the farmer’s market as well as discuss local Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSA)\, farm stands and pick-your-own opportunities. Learn more here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/9th-annual-know-your-farmer-fair/
LOCATION:Windham Community Center\, 665R Main St.\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000
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SUMMARY:Farmer 2 Farmer Conference // Conferencia de Granjero a Granjero
DESCRIPTION://Español abajo// \nJoin the New CT Farmer Alliance for our first annual Farmer 2 Farmer Conference! We know that farmers learn best from each other\, so we are excited to feature workshops and a panel led by our very own members. \nThe event will also feature resources available to CT farmers and a Farm Hack competition. \nBreakfast and lunch will be served free of charge. Attendees will leave with some locally saved seeds and maybe some other fun stuff! \nHope to see you there! \nThank you to UConn’s Solid Ground Program and CT NOFA for helping to make this event happen. \nFunding for this event provided by USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegister here for this free event. \n\nÚnase a la New CT Farmer Alliance en nuestra primera conferencia anual Granjero a Granjero. Sabemos que los productores aprenden mejor unos de otros\, por lo que estamos muy contentos de ofrecer talleres y un panel dirigido por nuestros propios miembros de los agricultores. El evento también contará con recursos disponibles para los agricultores CT y un concurso Farm Hack. \nEl desayuno y el almuerzo serán gratuitos. Los asistentes se llevarán a casa algunas semillas guardadas localmente y tal vez alguna otra sorpresa. \nEspero verle allí. \nGracias al programa Solid Ground de la Universidad de Connecticut y a CT NOFA por contribuir a la organización de este acto. \nFinanciación de este acto: USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegístrese aquí para este evento gratuito.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farmer-2-farmer-conference-conferencia-de-granjero-a-granjero/
LOCATION:Meriden Public Library\, 105 Miller Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T143000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground's 2023 Farm & Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground for a full day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing\, cooking\, animal care\, family workshops + more. Open TO ALL! \nThis conference would not be possible without our partnerships with All Our Kin and CT NOFA\, or support from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement. \nDay Of Schedule \n\n9:00-9:20am Check in\n9:20-9:30am Welcome!\n9:40-10:40am Session 1\n10:45-11:45am Session 2\n11:50-12:30pm Vegetarian Lunch by Firehouse 12\n12:40-2:30pm Session 3\n\nCOST: The conference is PAY WHAT YOU CAN. After filling out this registration form\, you must follow this link to pay $5-$80 in order to reserve your spot. Please email deborah@nhep.com if you have any questions. \nPlease register each individual separately even if you are coming as a family!  \nYOUTH + KIDS \n\nThe Kids Track is recommended for young people ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult at the conference.\nThis conference is NOT a drop off program. Children\, youth and HS students must be accompanied by an adult at the general conference unless otherwise arranged.\nPlease Register kids separately so we can ensure enough staffing. \n\nPlease email farm@nhep.com with any questions. \nATTENDANCE//LAST MINUTE CHANGES \n\nWhen you register\, you are agreeing to come to the full day of workshops.\nIf you are not able to attend\, please let us know ASAP so we can open up a spot to another interested person!\n\nQUESTIONS? EMAIL farm@nhep.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQUE: Un día de talleres prácticos sobre cultivo urbano\, cocina\, cuidado de animales\, talleres familiares y más. ¡Abierto a todos!\n\n*La conferencia no sería posible sin nuestras asociaciones con All Our Kin y CT NOFA\, ni el apoyo de Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement. \nDÓNDE: Common Ground: Escuela secundaria\, granja urbana y centro de educación ambiental 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT \nCUÁNDO: Sábado 11 de noviembre de 9 a. m. a 2:30 p. m. \nDía del horario \n\n9:00-9:20 a. m. Entrada\n9:20-9:30 a.m. ¡Bienvenidos!\n9:40-10:40 Sesión 1\n10:45-11:45 Sesión 2\n11:50-12:30 pm Almuerzo vegetariano por Firehouse 12; Intercambio de semillas\n12:40-14:30 Sesión 3\n\n**Algunos talleres tienen la opción de interpretación en español. \nPAGAR LO QUE PUEDAN ($0-$80) \nJÓVENES Y NIÑOS: \n-El Kids Track está recomendado para jóvenes de 6 a 12 años acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia. \n-Esta conferencia NO es un programa de entrega. Los niños\, jóvenes y estudiantes de secundaria deben estar acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia general\, a menos que se acuerde lo contrario. \nEnvíe un correo electrónico a farm@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \nASISTENCIA//CAMBIOS DE ÚLTIMA HORA: \n-Al registrarse está aceptando venir al día completo de talleres. \n-Si no puede asistir\, ¡díganos lo antes posible para que podamos abrir el lugar a otra persona interesada! \n¿PREGUNTAS? CORREO ELECTRÓNICO farm@nhep.com
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-grounds-2023-farm-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T203000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Rights and Environmental Justice - A Discussion with Maya K. van Rossum
DESCRIPTION:Maya K. van Rossum\, author of The Green Amendment\, The People’s Fight For a Clean\, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book\, the Green Amendment movement\, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air\, water\, and soil; a stable climate; and health ecosystems as part of its state constitution. \nJoin van Rossum and other CT Advocates for Environmental Justice on April 19 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the United Church on the Green in New Haven for a discussion of matters related to our fight for a Green Amendment in Connecticut. \nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\n6:00pm – Networking and Conversation\, vegan food provided\n7:00pm – Keynote by Maya van Rossum\n7:30pm – Panel of Environmental Justice Activists and Q&A\n\n\n\nSpanish interpretation available. Free and open to the public. REGISTER HERE. \nThanks to the Greater New Haven Green Fund for a grant to CT NOFA and a generous donor to C3M for supporting this event! \nInterested in learning more about the effort to pass a Green Amendment in Connecticut? Read more here\, and join CT NOFA’s mailing list to receive updates on our advocacy efforts\, as well as action items you can take to help us create a more equitable and organic Connecticut. \n\nvan Rossum is a veteran environmentalist on a mission to use our state and federal constitutions to empower activists and provide hope to communities everywhere seeking to address environmental racism\, the climate crisis\, and the ongoing ravages of polluted water and air\, toxic contamination\, and withering ecosystems nationwide. She is the founder of Green Amendments For The Generations\, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring passage of Green Amendments in every state across the U.S. that would recognize and protect environmental rights on par with other inalienable civic and political freedoms such as speech and property.  \nIn 2023\, Connecticut joined over a dozen states that have active Green Amendment efforts underway. The CT Environmental Rights Amendment was introduced in the General Assembly and had a public hearing in the Environment Committee. Although the CT Environmental Rights Amendment gained support from over 30 environmental\, civic\, and religious organizations\, it was not brought up for a vote by the committee. The CT Environmental Rights Amendment Alliance will continue efforts to broaden and extend community support. Learn more at the Linktree for the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment.  \nFor every book purchased through Possible Futures\, 10% will be donated to the CPEN\, the Community Place-making and Engagement Network (http://www.cpeninc.com/). Books can be purchased at the New Haven events or through bit.ly/thegreenamendment. \nAbout The Green Amendment Second Edition \nWe have reached a critical tipping point in our fight for the environment: Corporations profit off climate change\, natural disasters devastate homes\, BIPOC communities continue to suffer disproportionately from pollution\, and the most vulnerable suffer the health effects of pollution. Yet our laws are designed to accommodate this destruction rather than prevent it. Without government support\, it’s no wonder people feel powerless. \nFortunately\, there is a solution. With The Green Amendment (Disruption Books\, November 1\, 2022\, Second Edition)\, Maya K. van Rossum lays the groundwork for an inspirational new agenda promoting environmental constitutionalism—one that will finally empower people\, level the playing field\, and provide real hope for communities everywhere.  \nFeaturing forewords by Mark Ruffalo and Kerri Evelyn Harris\, this updated edition of her trailblazing 2017 book invites readers to join the growing movement where our state and federal constitutions make a clean\, safe\, and healthy environment an enforceable right. Through compelling interviews with activists on the ground\, clear evidence from experts\, and heartbreaking stories from those hit hardest by environmental ruin\, The Green Amendment demonstrates how our current U.S. system of environmental protection is failing communities; but then lights a transformational path forward using our constitutions. Under Maya’s leadership\, the future of constitutional environmentalism is a bright one. In this second edition\, she also turns her attention to the often-neglected issues of environmental racism\, the climate crisis\, the human health devastation caused by environmental degradation\, and the importance of protecting future generations from pollution and environmental harm. \nThe Green Amendment seeks to revolutionize the United States system of environmental laws and governance by transforming environmental protection from an unfulfilled promise driven by politics and industry to a constitutionally enforceable RIGHT of the people.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/environmental-rights-and-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:United Church on the Green\, 270 Temple St.\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Q&A,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T150000
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SUMMARY:Propagating & Sowing New England Meadow Plants
DESCRIPTION:New England meadow plants include a wide array of genera and are wonderful succession plants for many landscapes—dry open fields or damp\, shady woodland clearings\, large garden borders or converted lawn spaces. In Partnership with CT NOFA\, this hands-on workshop welcomes all horticulture professionals\, whether nursery growers\, gardeners\, or landscape designers\, to come learn about the considerations and processes of propagating\, sowing\, and growing native herbaceous species. Instructors Leo Kenney from Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and Emily Baisden from Wild Seed Project will discuss seed preservation\, methods for strong and timely germination\, and growing materials. Students will leave confident in the knowledge that they can incorporate these species into their businesses operations. \nThis event is in-person only. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nLeo Kenney is an ecologist and horticulturist currently based at Norcross Wildlife Foundation. There they work to enhance and supplement native plant communities and improve wildlife habitat using a wide array of applied ecology techniques\, including seed collection\, propagation from wild seed\, restoration planting\, and invasive species management. \nEmily Baisden works as the Seed Propagation Manager for Wild Seed Project. Prior to that\, Emily served as Entomologist and Educator at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. She has an extensive background in native horticulture and environmental education and focuses largely on using native plants to support food webs and biodiversity. She holds a BS in environmental science from the University of New England and an MS in entomology from the University of Delaware.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/propagating-sowing-new-england-meadow-plants/
LOCATION:Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens\, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T163000
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SUMMARY:CG SEEDLING SALE
DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s Sale at Common Ground High School includes:\n\n🌱Seed SHARE 9:30am-4:00pm We will have seed related activities (for kids and adults) and celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become the food we eat. Feel free to bring seeds to share\, pick up some seeds you’ve been looking for\, share a seed story and more! \n🌱Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop 2:00-3:00pm Sit down with a CG farmer to get tips and ideas for planning your vegetable garden. You probably need fewer tomato plants than you think…\n\n\n\n\nCash\, Credit\, EBT and Check are accepted\n10% Discount for Community Gardeners and School Gardens\n\n*keep an eye out for stories about some of our favorite things to grow 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/cg-seedling-sale-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T163000
DTSTAMP:20220422T151022Z
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SUMMARY:CG SEEDLING SALE
DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s Sale at Common Ground High School includes:\n\n🌱Seed SHARE 9:30am-4:00pm We will have seed related activities (for kids and adults) and celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become the food we eat. Feel free to bring seeds to share\, pick up some seeds you’ve been looking for\, share a seed story and more! \n🌱Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop 2:00-3:00pm Sit down with a CG farmer to get tips and ideas for planning your vegetable garden. You probably need fewer tomato plants than you think…\n\n\n\n\nCash\, Credit\, EBT and Check are accepted\n10% Discount for Community Gardeners and School Gardens\n\n*keep an eye out for stories about some of our favorite things to grow 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/cg-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20220429T152637Z
CREATED:20220429T152637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T152637Z
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SUMMARY:Against the Grain Screening with David Barber and Caitlin Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms’ Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, David Barber\, Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and a Founding Partner at Stone Barns Center\, and Caitlin Taylor\, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of their Food System Design Lab\, for a screening of the Stone Barns episode of Against the Grain\, followed by a discussion about innovative strategies to advance food equity. \nBefore the screening\, explore our exhibit\, Common Good Through Crisis\, with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki to consider the relationships that inspired Grace FarmsFoundation’s efforts to provide critical PPE to frontline workers and food relief to our neighbors in need. \nA Community Meal — delicious menu items that are created for the public and for our food relief partners — is included.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/against-the-grain-screening-with-david-barber-and-caitlin-taylor-2/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road \,\, New Canaan\, ct\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20220429T152637Z
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SUMMARY:Against the Grain Screening with David Barber and Caitlin Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms’ Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, David Barber\, Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and a Founding Partner at Stone Barns Center\, and Caitlin Taylor\, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of their Food System Design Lab\, for a screening of the Stone Barns episode of Against the Grain\, followed by a discussion about innovative strategies to advance food equity. \nBefore the screening\, explore our exhibit\, Common Good Through Crisis\, with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki to consider the relationships that inspired Grace FarmsFoundation’s efforts to provide critical PPE to frontline workers and food relief to our neighbors in need. \nA Community Meal — delicious menu items that are created for the public and for our food relief partners — is included.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/against-the-grain-screening-with-david-barber-and-caitlin-taylor/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road \,\, New Canaan\, ct\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T160000
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SUMMARY:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenwich Land Trust to learn about efforts to restore locally sourced native plants by The Ecotype Project and GLT’s Seed-to-Seed program. Learn about the regional effort to promote ecotypic native seeds\, tour GLT’s greenhouse\, grounds\, and participate in a workshop transplanting native wildflower seedlings grown from seeds that were collected from GLT properties. Participants will be able to take home seedlings from a variety of native wildflowers. \nFree for GLT Members: $10.00 for non-members. Space is Limited to 30 people and pre-registratin is required. Brought to you by the Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Grown. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:Mueller Preserve – 370 Round Hill Road Greenwich CT 06831\, 370 Round Hill Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T160000
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UID:8818-1649854800-1649865600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenwich Land Trust to learn about efforts to restore locally sourced native plants by The Ecotype Project and GLT’s Seed-to-Seed program. Learn about the regional effort to promote ecotypic native seeds\, tour GLT’s greenhouse\, grounds\, and participate in a workshop transplanting native wildflower seedlings grown from seeds that were collected from GLT properties. Participants will be able to take home seedlings from a variety of native wildflowers. \nFree for GLT Members: $10.00 for non-members. Space is Limited to 30 people and pre-registratin is required. Brought to you by the Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Grown. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-2/
LOCATION:Mueller Preserve – 370 Round Hill Road Greenwich CT 06831\, 370 Round Hill Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T150000
DTSTAMP:20211102T054403Z
CREATED:20211102T054403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T054403Z
UID:7318-1636794000-1636815600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Farm and Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-ground-farm-and-garden-conference/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-02-at-10.19.10-AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T150000
DTSTAMP:20211102T054403Z
CREATED:20211102T054403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T054403Z
UID:8810-1636794000-1636815600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Farm and Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-ground-farm-and-garden-conference-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-02-at-10.19.10-AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20210902T061916Z
CREATED:20210902T061916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T061916Z
UID:7173-1632528000-1632614399@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm Aid 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-aid-2021/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screenshot-2021-07-20-083134.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20210902T061916Z
CREATED:20210902T061916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T061916Z
UID:8806-1632528000-1632614399@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm Aid 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-aid-2021-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screenshot-2021-07-20-083134.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTSTAMP:20210630T145052Z
CREATED:20210630T145052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T145052Z
UID:8802-1627407000-1627412400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farming for Flavor: A tasting night with Julia Sweet & Bill Braun at the Gilded Tomato
DESCRIPTION:  \nBill Braun from the Freed Seed Federation will join us to discuss vegetable variety selection and the importance of growers selecting\, saving\, and breeding crops that are better adapted to their locations than what is available commercially.  Bill has championed local MA/RI varieties like the Macomber turnip and local corn varieties like the Rhode Island White Cap Flint corn as well as\, of course\, some exquisite new tomato varieties just ready for taste testing! \nBill Braun\, farmer at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport and executive director of Freed Seed Federation\, will discuss the crucial role of growers in the preservation\, improvement\, and breeding of regional seed varieties. He will bring some samples to taste tomato selections from a farmer/breeder participatory breeding project. Freed Seed Federation is a farmer-run nonprofit dedicated to place-based seed for the people. We partner farmers and breeders in the meaningful preservation\, creation\, and diversification of regional public domain seed\, in an effort to foster mosaics of alternative community-based seed systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farming-for-flavor-a-tasting-night-with-julia-sweet-at-the-guilded-tomato-2/
LOCATION:The Gilded Tomato\, 2 Peckham St\, Rehoboth\, MA\, 02769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/raddish-scaled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTSTAMP:20210630T145052Z
CREATED:20210630T145052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T145052Z
UID:7078-1627407000-1627412400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farming for Flavor: A tasting night with Julia Sweet & Bill Braun at the Gilded Tomato
DESCRIPTION:  \nBill Braun from the Freed Seed Federation will join us to discuss vegetable variety selection and the importance of growers selecting\, saving\, and breeding crops that are better adapted to their locations than what is available commercially.  Bill has championed local MA/RI varieties like the Macomber turnip and local corn varieties like the Rhode Island White Cap Flint corn as well as\, of course\, some exquisite new tomato varieties just ready for taste testing! \nBill Braun\, farmer at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport and executive director of Freed Seed Federation\, will discuss the crucial role of growers in the preservation\, improvement\, and breeding of regional seed varieties. He will bring some samples to taste tomato selections from a farmer/breeder participatory breeding project. Freed Seed Federation is a farmer-run nonprofit dedicated to place-based seed for the people. We partner farmers and breeders in the meaningful preservation\, creation\, and diversification of regional public domain seed\, in an effort to foster mosaics of alternative community-based seed systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farming-for-flavor-a-tasting-night-with-julia-sweet-at-the-guilded-tomato/
LOCATION:The Gilded Tomato\, 2 Peckham St\, Rehoboth\, MA\, 02769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/raddish-scaled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T190000
DTSTAMP:20210601T181709Z
CREATED:20210601T181709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T181709Z
UID:8797-1623303000-1623351600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Plants Take-Home Party & Transplant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pollinator Plants take-home party and workshop with CT NOFA\, Highstead\, and the New Haven Pollinator Pathway!\n\n\nThursday\, June 10th from 5:30-7pm\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5920173/form
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/6988-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/buzz-pollinators.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T190000
DTSTAMP:20210601T181709Z
CREATED:20210601T181709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T181709Z
UID:6988-1623303000-1623351600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Plants Take-Home Party & Transplant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pollinator Plants take-home party and workshop with CT NOFA\, Highstead\, and the New Haven Pollinator Pathway!\n\n\nThursday\, June 10th from 5:30-7pm\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5920173/form
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/6988/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/buzz-pollinators.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20210115T205735Z
CREATED:20210115T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T205735Z
UID:8777-1611619200-1611791999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Compost 2021
DESCRIPTION:Natasha Duarte\n\n\nComposting Association of Vermont\, Inc. | Hinesburg\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVermont’s Universal Recycling Law drives infrastructure development throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n The biggest impediment to diverting more organics is the “infrastructure gap.” Listen to speakers from rural and urban states on the East and West coasts talk about their efforts to shrink the “compost deserts”.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: B3\n\n\nSession Time: Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12 – 1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Goossen\n\n\nChittenden Solid Waste District |Williston\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersistent Herbicides in Compost: An Update\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile physical contaminants like plastic and glass are obvious headaches for compost manufacturers\, chemical contamination has been getting headlines around the country. Get updates and learn what you can do to protect yourself from two: Persistent Herbicide and PFAS.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: C3\n\n\nSession Time:  Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12:00-1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Herring\n\n\nEarth Conscious Films | “The Need to Grow”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee in the workplace and the role of compostable pods\, pre-pandemic and future looking\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Movie Writer and Director Rob Herring in a lively discussion with Kathy Kellogg Johnson and Rod Tyler on the creation and consequences of The Need to Grow. Free limited time viewing passes available to all conference registrants!\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Name: Evening Discussion\n\n\nSession Time: Tues\, January 26\, 7:00-8:00 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-compost-2021-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Symposium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3weeksout2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20210115T205735Z
CREATED:20210115T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T205735Z
UID:6482-1611619200-1611791999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Compost 2021
DESCRIPTION:Natasha Duarte\n\n\nComposting Association of Vermont\, Inc. | Hinesburg\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVermont’s Universal Recycling Law drives infrastructure development throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n The biggest impediment to diverting more organics is the “infrastructure gap.” Listen to speakers from rural and urban states on the East and West coasts talk about their efforts to shrink the “compost deserts”.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: B3\n\n\nSession Time: Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12 – 1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Goossen\n\n\nChittenden Solid Waste District |Williston\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersistent Herbicides in Compost: An Update\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile physical contaminants like plastic and glass are obvious headaches for compost manufacturers\, chemical contamination has been getting headlines around the country. Get updates and learn what you can do to protect yourself from two: Persistent Herbicide and PFAS.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: C3\n\n\nSession Time:  Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12:00-1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Herring\n\n\nEarth Conscious Films | “The Need to Grow”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee in the workplace and the role of compostable pods\, pre-pandemic and future looking\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Movie Writer and Director Rob Herring in a lively discussion with Kathy Kellogg Johnson and Rod Tyler on the creation and consequences of The Need to Grow. Free limited time viewing passes available to all conference registrants!\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Name: Evening Discussion\n\n\nSession Time: Tues\, January 26\, 7:00-8:00 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-compost-2021/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Symposium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3weeksout2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
UID:8762-1605726000-1605731400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5c1257_881bd1284f274a99b67e5401ae609a00.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
UID:6148-1605726000-1605731400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5c1257_881bd1284f274a99b67e5401ae609a00.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T120000
DTSTAMP:20200825T205328Z
CREATED:20200825T205328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T205328Z
UID:8747-1599987600-1599998400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Resiliency Skill Share: On-Farm Pork Processing Workshop (Online)
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\, 2020 – 9:00AM TO 12:00PM \n\nInterested in learning the art of on-farm\, whole-animal processing? Do you raise animals for food or purchase whole or half animals from a local farm? Do you love to cook meat and want to know more about where particular cuts come from on the animal? \nJoin NOFA-VT at Drift Farmstead in Roxbury\, VT from home for a live-streamed webinar to learn the ins and outs of whole animal processing including the benefits of ethnically-raised pasture-based meats. Led by Mary Lake\, this virtual workshop will cover the full process from a half pig to individual cuts\, with the slaughter taking place the day before. Attendees will get an up-close look into the process for creating each cut. Bring your questions and expertise\, a live Q&A session with Mary will follow the live-streamed on-farm processing. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nEquipment needed for a safe & effective breakdown\nDetailed how-tos for each specific cut of meat\nWrapping techniques\nA few of our favorite pork recipes\n\nAbout the presenter: Mary Lake is a shearer\, butcher\, and shepherd based in Tunbridge\, Vermont. She travels the Northeast shearing and trimming hooves of sheep and goats. She is a former full-time butcher at The Royal Butcher\, where she slaughtered and cut meat. Now\, she is an itinerant on-farm slaughterer for hire processing sheep\, goats\, pigs\, and small bovines. Mary works with the Vermont Sheep and Goat Association to promote healthy and efficient sheep and goat production.  She raises sheep for breed stock\, meat\, sheepskin\, and fleece. \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nLOCATION:\nONLINE \n\n\nADDRESS:\n14 Pleasant Street \n\nRichmond\, VT 05477\nUnited States \n\n\n\nCOST:\nSliding scale: $20-40 for members / $44-60 for non-members / free of charge for BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous or a person of color) \n\n\nWEBSITE:\nhttps://nofavt.org/events/annual-nofa-vt-events/farm-workshops-socials-2020 \n\n\nCONTACT NAME:\nLivy Bulger \n\n\nEMAIL:\nlivy@nofavt.org
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/resiliency-skill-share-on-farm-pork-processing-workshop-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nofa-vt.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T120000
DTSTAMP:20200825T205328Z
CREATED:20200825T205328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T205328Z
UID:5766-1599987600-1599998400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Resiliency Skill Share: On-Farm Pork Processing Workshop (Online)
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\, 2020 – 9:00AM TO 12:00PM \n\nInterested in learning the art of on-farm\, whole-animal processing? Do you raise animals for food or purchase whole or half animals from a local farm? Do you love to cook meat and want to know more about where particular cuts come from on the animal? \nJoin NOFA-VT at Drift Farmstead in Roxbury\, VT from home for a live-streamed webinar to learn the ins and outs of whole animal processing including the benefits of ethnically-raised pasture-based meats. Led by Mary Lake\, this virtual workshop will cover the full process from a half pig to individual cuts\, with the slaughter taking place the day before. Attendees will get an up-close look into the process for creating each cut. Bring your questions and expertise\, a live Q&A session with Mary will follow the live-streamed on-farm processing. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nEquipment needed for a safe & effective breakdown\nDetailed how-tos for each specific cut of meat\nWrapping techniques\nA few of our favorite pork recipes\n\nAbout the presenter: Mary Lake is a shearer\, butcher\, and shepherd based in Tunbridge\, Vermont. She travels the Northeast shearing and trimming hooves of sheep and goats. She is a former full-time butcher at The Royal Butcher\, where she slaughtered and cut meat. Now\, she is an itinerant on-farm slaughterer for hire processing sheep\, goats\, pigs\, and small bovines. Mary works with the Vermont Sheep and Goat Association to promote healthy and efficient sheep and goat production.  She raises sheep for breed stock\, meat\, sheepskin\, and fleece. \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nLOCATION:\nONLINE \n\n\nADDRESS:\n14 Pleasant Street \n\nRichmond\, VT 05477\nUnited States \n\n\n\nCOST:\nSliding scale: $20-40 for members / $44-60 for non-members / free of charge for BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous or a person of color) \n\n\nWEBSITE:\nhttps://nofavt.org/events/annual-nofa-vt-events/farm-workshops-socials-2020 \n\n\nCONTACT NAME:\nLivy Bulger \n\n\nEMAIL:\nlivy@nofavt.org
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/resiliency-skill-share-on-farm-pork-processing-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nofa-vt.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T150000
DTSTAMP:20200707T154626Z
CREATED:20200707T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T154626Z
UID:5582-1595426400-1595430000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:The Dirty Truth about Plastic Pots
DESCRIPTION:The Dirty Truth About Plastic Pots (1 CEU) \nPresented by: \nMarie Chieppo\, Principal\, EcoPlantPlans\, LLC \nJean Ponzi\, Green Resources Manager\, EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden \nToni Bailey\, Owner\, Gracefully Green\, LLC\, APLD Sustainability Committee and 2017 Winner of the APLD Award for Leadership in Landscape Sustainability \nWednesday\, July 22\, 2020\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that 95% of plastic horticultural pots are not recycled? Learn the problems associated with the production\, use\, disposal and environmental impact related to the pots we all use. Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding related to the existing dilemma\, obtain data and statistics\, provide feedback and receive information on how to get involved. APLD is the first organization in the horticultural industry to work on this issue and landscape designers are key to implementing an action plan to change the dynamic. Join us for this informative and important webinar from three speakers committed to this issue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by July 19\, 2020 to attend the live presentation or to receive the recorded presentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember pricing is $20 (live and recorded presentation) or $15 (recorded presentation only). Non-member pricing is $40 (live and recorded presentation) or $30 (recorded presentation only).\nLive presentation participants will receive a confirmation email containing access instructions the day before the webinar.\nIf you register for the recorded presentation only\, please note that it will not be available until 7 – 10 business days after the live webinar is held.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marie Chieppo\nAfter obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Simmons University and a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University\, Marie worked for five years as a researcher for The New England Journal of Medicine. In her late 20s\, gardening became her true passion\, and she hasn’t looked back. 2020 marks her twenty-first year in business as a designer\, hands-on gardener and horticulturalist. Her science background has been very helpful for the ecologically-based work she does. Gardens with healthy ecosystems will be much more viable as the world faces the effects of climate changes. One of Marie’s missions is to teach others that through our gardens and landscapes we can help offset some of the effects of these impacts through biodiversity and well thought out design.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jean Ponzi\nJean Ponzi serves as the Green Resources Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. A 25-year veteran of the Garden’s EarthWays Center team\, she currently applies her sustainability expertise as manager of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge\, operator of the Garden’s Green Resources Info Service\, and on the leadership team for the regional initiative BiodiverseCity St. Louis. Jean is in demand as a speaker\, writer and media spokesperson\, offering audiences ecological vision tempered with practical experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Toni Bailey\nToni Bailey is the owner of Gracefully Green\, LLC\, a landscape consulting and design business in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area. Her work is focused exclusively on sustainable landscaping practices\, particularly conservation landscaping projects that are grant-funded. A member of APLD since 2004\, she has served at the chapter and national leadership levels\, including four years as chair of the Sustainability Committee\, where she continues as a member. In 2017\, Toni was honored to be selected for APLD’s Award for Leadership in Landscape Sustainability.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-dirty-truth-about-plastic-pots/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T150000
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UID:8742-1595426400-1595430000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:The Dirty Truth about Plastic Pots
DESCRIPTION:The Dirty Truth About Plastic Pots (1 CEU) \nPresented by: \nMarie Chieppo\, Principal\, EcoPlantPlans\, LLC \nJean Ponzi\, Green Resources Manager\, EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden \nToni Bailey\, Owner\, Gracefully Green\, LLC\, APLD Sustainability Committee and 2017 Winner of the APLD Award for Leadership in Landscape Sustainability \nWednesday\, July 22\, 2020\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that 95% of plastic horticultural pots are not recycled? Learn the problems associated with the production\, use\, disposal and environmental impact related to the pots we all use. Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding related to the existing dilemma\, obtain data and statistics\, provide feedback and receive information on how to get involved. APLD is the first organization in the horticultural industry to work on this issue and landscape designers are key to implementing an action plan to change the dynamic. Join us for this informative and important webinar from three speakers committed to this issue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by July 19\, 2020 to attend the live presentation or to receive the recorded presentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember pricing is $20 (live and recorded presentation) or $15 (recorded presentation only). Non-member pricing is $40 (live and recorded presentation) or $30 (recorded presentation only).\nLive presentation participants will receive a confirmation email containing access instructions the day before the webinar.\nIf you register for the recorded presentation only\, please note that it will not be available until 7 – 10 business days after the live webinar is held.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marie Chieppo\nAfter obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Simmons University and a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University\, Marie worked for five years as a researcher for The New England Journal of Medicine. In her late 20s\, gardening became her true passion\, and she hasn’t looked back. 2020 marks her twenty-first year in business as a designer\, hands-on gardener and horticulturalist. Her science background has been very helpful for the ecologically-based work she does. Gardens with healthy ecosystems will be much more viable as the world faces the effects of climate changes. One of Marie’s missions is to teach others that through our gardens and landscapes we can help offset some of the effects of these impacts through biodiversity and well thought out design.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jean Ponzi\nJean Ponzi serves as the Green Resources Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. A 25-year veteran of the Garden’s EarthWays Center team\, she currently applies her sustainability expertise as manager of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge\, operator of the Garden’s Green Resources Info Service\, and on the leadership team for the regional initiative BiodiverseCity St. Louis. Jean is in demand as a speaker\, writer and media spokesperson\, offering audiences ecological vision tempered with practical experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Toni Bailey\nToni Bailey is the owner of Gracefully Green\, LLC\, a landscape consulting and design business in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area. Her work is focused exclusively on sustainable landscaping practices\, particularly conservation landscaping projects that are grant-funded. A member of APLD since 2004\, she has served at the chapter and national leadership levels\, including four years as chair of the Sustainability Committee\, where she continues as a member. In 2017\, Toni was honored to be selected for APLD’s Award for Leadership in Landscape Sustainability.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-dirty-truth-about-plastic-pots-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T160000
DTSTAMP:20200601T002533Z
CREATED:20200601T002533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T002533Z
UID:5449-1592226000-1592236800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Management Intensive Grazing at Cricket Creek Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Cricket Creek Farm is a small grass-based cow dairy producing a variety of products including raw-milk\, grass-fed meat and seven varieties of artisanal farmstead cheeses.  They use high density groups of cows rotated through temporary paddocks within their pastures\, allowing for the most efficient use of available forage and maximizing the benefit to livestock and soil. \nTopher Sabot\, Owner and Manager\, will lead our tour of the farm to: \n\nLearn about how they use a combination of high-tech and low-tech fencing to to manage the cows\, looking to maximize efficiency\nDiscuss grazing density and practices that provide superior nourishment for the animals while building nutrient rich and microbially diverse soil.\nSee their dairy facilities and barns\nHave a conversation about the fine points of producing dairy on a primarily grass-fed system.\n\nLocated in the beautiful Berkshire foothills of Western Massachusetts\, Cricket Creek Farm milks between 30-40 grass-fed cows throughout the year. Their mixed herd (primarily Jersey and Brown Swiss) is rotationally grazed on 200 acres of pasture during the summer\, and fed primarily farm produced hay and baleage in the winter. They also raise a few grass-fed beef cattle and whey-fed pigs. Their mission is to produce nourishing food that honors the animals\, respects the land\, feeds the community\, and exemplifies a sustainable model for small-farm viability.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/management-intensive-grazing-at-cricket-creek-dairy/
LOCATION:Cricket Creek Dairy 1255 Oblong Road Williamstown\, MA\, 1255 Oblong Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267-3046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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