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SUMMARY:Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings: Seed Starting Systems at Home
DESCRIPTION:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8478957990763379981 \nIn response to an outpouring of requests for skills-building and information\, NOFA/Mass is working quickly to organize our generous community of independent farmers\, gardeners\, horticulturalists and land managers to share their self-reliance and community resiliency skills. We will be offering a free Resiliency Skills Online Gathering Series—weekly interactive online discussions on a new topics each week\, from our kitchens\, farms\, and gardens to yours. \nJoin us for the first of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings on Friday April 3rd at 5:30pm. Our first topic will be Seed Starting Systems at Home and will feature tours of three systems: Jason Valcourt\, Julie Rawson\, and Richard Robinson
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/resiliency-skills-online-gatherings-seed-starting-systems-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T193000
DTSTAMP:20200403T033942Z
CREATED:20200403T033942Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening with Al Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Gardening is the perfect antidote to Social Distancing.  Go outside in your yard and garden! Whether you are an organic gardening newbie or an experienced gardener\, NOFA-NJ’s Organic Gardening Course for Food Production will provide you with time-tested information as well as opportunities to discuss specific questions about your garden. Tickets are $25 for the 4 week series.  Thursdays from 6:30-7:45. Please register to receive the Webinar link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-gardening-with-al-johnson-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T193000
DTSTAMP:20200403T033942Z
CREATED:20200403T033942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T033942Z
UID:5022-1585852200-1585855800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening with Al Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Gardening is the perfect antidote to Social Distancing.  Go outside in your yard and garden! Whether you are an organic gardening newbie or an experienced gardener\, NOFA-NJ’s Organic Gardening Course for Food Production will provide you with time-tested information as well as opportunities to discuss specific questions about your garden. Tickets are $25 for the 4 week series.  Thursdays from 6:30-7:45. Please register to receive the Webinar link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-gardening-with-al-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T210000
DTSTAMP:20200127T200616Z
CREATED:20200127T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T200616Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways from Source to Sea - How Gardens can make the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now being accepted for this year’s Coastal Certificate Program\, titled “Pathways from Source to Sea — How Gardens Can Make the Connection.” It will take place in March at Connecticut College in New London. \nA series of four evening classes with a field trip\, students will learn about coastal environmental issues\, rethinking their lawns\, creating native plant habitats and designing with nature and Long Island Sound in mind. Led by Judy Preston\, Long Island Sound outreach coordinator for Connecticut Sea Grant\, the program will feature multiple guest speakers giving presentations about how home gardens can help connect and restore vital pathways used by countless wildlife species\, from the inlands to the Sound. Students do not have to be Master Gardeners to take the class. \nStudents of the program are encouraged to become ambassadors of alternatives to nutrient and chemically intensive landscaping practices for Connecticut coastal and watershed residents\, through an outreach component designed to spread the word through projects\, educational materials and other activities. \nThe classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 9\, 11\, 23 and 25 in Room 101 of New London Hall at the college\, 270 Mohegan Ave. The class is limited to 35 students. \nThe program is sponsored by Connecticut Sea Grant\, the Long Island Sound Study\, the UConn Master Gardener Program and the UConn College of Agriculture\, Health and Natural Resources. Now in its ninth year\, an article about the Coastal Certificate Program titled “Gardening for the bees\, butterflies and birds” is featured in the Fall-Winter 2019-20 issue of Wrack Lines magazine. The article can be found here. \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathways-from-source-to-sea-how-gardens-can-make-the-connection/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T210000
DTSTAMP:20200127T200616Z
CREATED:20200127T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T200616Z
UID:8708-1583776800-1583787600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Pathways from Source to Sea - How Gardens can make the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now being accepted for this year’s Coastal Certificate Program\, titled “Pathways from Source to Sea — How Gardens Can Make the Connection.” It will take place in March at Connecticut College in New London. \nA series of four evening classes with a field trip\, students will learn about coastal environmental issues\, rethinking their lawns\, creating native plant habitats and designing with nature and Long Island Sound in mind. Led by Judy Preston\, Long Island Sound outreach coordinator for Connecticut Sea Grant\, the program will feature multiple guest speakers giving presentations about how home gardens can help connect and restore vital pathways used by countless wildlife species\, from the inlands to the Sound. Students do not have to be Master Gardeners to take the class. \nStudents of the program are encouraged to become ambassadors of alternatives to nutrient and chemically intensive landscaping practices for Connecticut coastal and watershed residents\, through an outreach component designed to spread the word through projects\, educational materials and other activities. \nThe classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 9\, 11\, 23 and 25 in Room 101 of New London Hall at the college\, 270 Mohegan Ave. The class is limited to 35 students. \nThe program is sponsored by Connecticut Sea Grant\, the Long Island Sound Study\, the UConn Master Gardener Program and the UConn College of Agriculture\, Health and Natural Resources. Now in its ninth year\, an article about the Coastal Certificate Program titled “Gardening for the bees\, butterflies and birds” is featured in the Fall-Winter 2019-20 issue of Wrack Lines magazine. The article can be found here. \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathways-from-source-to-sea-how-gardens-can-make-the-connection-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T110000
DTSTAMP:20200115T165553Z
CREATED:20200115T165553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T165553Z
UID:8702-1581156000-1581159600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Maple Tapping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup\, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Each participant will receive a tapping kit to take home\, with a limit of 1 per family.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/maple-tapping-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Massaro Farm\, Massaro Community Farm\, 41 Ford Rd Woodbridge\, CT\, 06525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Massaro Community Farm":MAILTO:education@massarofarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T110000
DTSTAMP:20200115T165553Z
CREATED:20200115T165553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T165553Z
UID:4591-1581156000-1581159600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Maple Tapping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup\, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Each participant will receive a tapping kit to take home\, with a limit of 1 per family.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/maple-tapping-workshop/
LOCATION:Massaro Farm\, Massaro Community Farm\, 41 Ford Rd Woodbridge\, CT\, 06525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Massaro Community Farm":MAILTO:education@massarofarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T180000
DTSTAMP:20200124T145124Z
CREATED:20200124T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T145124Z
UID:4681-1581001200-1581012000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:Farmland Access\n\n\nTraining Objective: \nFarmland access is often cited as a major barrier to new and beginning farmers\, and the multitude of components that make up farmland access can cause farmers to stop in their tracks. This session will break down several of these components in an attempt to make searching for farmland more exciting and less stressful. Topics covered will include conducting a land search\, utilizing CT Farmlink\, affording farmland\, constructing a secure lease\, and exploring different methods of farmland tenure. We will start with introductions and a quick survey of the audience in order to help direct our conversation. \nWe will explore several tools and guides from Land For Good that may be helpful in your land access journey. These include our Build-A-Lease tool\, Farmland Access Methods Guide\, Acquiring Your Farm\, NYFC’s Finding Farmland Calculator and others. Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops to work and follow along\, and some physical copies of the resources mentioned above will be available. Though this workshop is primarily geared towards farm seekers\, landowners are welcome to attend in order to gain insights into crafting leases and understanding a farmer’s point of view. \n  \nTrainer: \nWill O’Meara is the Connecticut Field Agent for Land For Good\, a non-profit whose mission is “to ensure the future of farming in New England by putting more farmers more securely on more land.”  Will is also a Farm Manager at Waldingfield Farm. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farmland-access/
LOCATION:Hartford County Extension Center\, Suite 262 Building 4\, 270 Farmington Ave\, Farmington\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T180000
DTSTAMP:20200124T145124Z
CREATED:20200124T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T145124Z
UID:8707-1581001200-1581012000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:Farmland Access\n\n\nTraining Objective: \nFarmland access is often cited as a major barrier to new and beginning farmers\, and the multitude of components that make up farmland access can cause farmers to stop in their tracks. This session will break down several of these components in an attempt to make searching for farmland more exciting and less stressful. Topics covered will include conducting a land search\, utilizing CT Farmlink\, affording farmland\, constructing a secure lease\, and exploring different methods of farmland tenure. We will start with introductions and a quick survey of the audience in order to help direct our conversation. \nWe will explore several tools and guides from Land For Good that may be helpful in your land access journey. These include our Build-A-Lease tool\, Farmland Access Methods Guide\, Acquiring Your Farm\, NYFC’s Finding Farmland Calculator and others. Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops to work and follow along\, and some physical copies of the resources mentioned above will be available. Though this workshop is primarily geared towards farm seekers\, landowners are welcome to attend in order to gain insights into crafting leases and understanding a farmer’s point of view. \n  \nTrainer: \nWill O’Meara is the Connecticut Field Agent for Land For Good\, a non-profit whose mission is “to ensure the future of farming in New England by putting more farmers more securely on more land.”  Will is also a Farm Manager at Waldingfield Farm. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farmland-access-2/
LOCATION:Hartford County Extension Center\, Suite 262 Building 4\, 270 Farmington Ave\, Farmington\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T190000
DTSTAMP:20200124T144648Z
CREATED:20200124T144648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T144648Z
UID:4676-1580918400-1580929200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Market Access and Food Safety: The potential for Farm to School to scale up your business
DESCRIPTION:Market Access & Food Safety: Farm to School\n\n\nTrainers:\nIndu Upadhyaya is the Food Safety Extension Educator with UConn Extension.  She completed her PhD from UConn in Animal Science with a focus on Food safety and Microbiology. Before coming back to UConn as faculty\, she worked in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. She also worked as an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech University\, and was involved with developing a research program on poultry and fresh produce safety. \n______________ \nWith a degree in Geography and Natural Resource Management\, Shannon Raider-Ginsberg has run and developed farming and agricultural education programs. As a farmer\, she has worked all manner of farms from 20-acre certified organic CSAs to 450 acre Christmas tree farms\, to community gardens\, urban farms and her own vegetable operation. Shannon is currently the Farmer Liaison at Put Local on Your Tray working to dispel the myths preventing farmers and schools from engaging in meaningful procurement relationships. \n  \nTraining Objective: \nIf you are ready to grow your business and have struggled to increase your CSA and/or Farmers market sales\, come and learn how selling to schools can open up market access to small scale wholesale. Food safety is key to making trusting relationships with all customers. It is not a roadblock\, and navigating food safety with schools is not as complicated as you might think. Come learn how to navigate these two systems\, schools and food safety\, and see if farm to school could be a good fit for your business. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/market-access-and-food-safety-the-potential-for-farm-to-school-to-scale-up-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T190000
DTSTAMP:20200124T144648Z
CREATED:20200124T144648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T144648Z
UID:8706-1580918400-1580929200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Market Access and Food Safety: The potential for Farm to School to scale up your business
DESCRIPTION:Market Access & Food Safety: Farm to School\n\n\nTrainers:\nIndu Upadhyaya is the Food Safety Extension Educator with UConn Extension.  She completed her PhD from UConn in Animal Science with a focus on Food safety and Microbiology. Before coming back to UConn as faculty\, she worked in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. She also worked as an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech University\, and was involved with developing a research program on poultry and fresh produce safety. \n______________ \nWith a degree in Geography and Natural Resource Management\, Shannon Raider-Ginsberg has run and developed farming and agricultural education programs. As a farmer\, she has worked all manner of farms from 20-acre certified organic CSAs to 450 acre Christmas tree farms\, to community gardens\, urban farms and her own vegetable operation. Shannon is currently the Farmer Liaison at Put Local on Your Tray working to dispel the myths preventing farmers and schools from engaging in meaningful procurement relationships. \n  \nTraining Objective: \nIf you are ready to grow your business and have struggled to increase your CSA and/or Farmers market sales\, come and learn how selling to schools can open up market access to small scale wholesale. Food safety is key to making trusting relationships with all customers. It is not a roadblock\, and navigating food safety with schools is not as complicated as you might think. Come learn how to navigate these two systems\, schools and food safety\, and see if farm to school could be a good fit for your business. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/market-access-and-food-safety-the-potential-for-farm-to-school-to-scale-up-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000
DTSTAMP:20200124T144341Z
CREATED:20200124T144341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T144341Z
UID:8705-1580547600-1580569200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Season Extension Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/season-extension-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000
DTSTAMP:20200124T144341Z
CREATED:20200124T144341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T144341Z
UID:4672-1580547600-1580569200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Season Extension Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/season-extension-day/
CATEGORIES:Partner events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000
DTSTAMP:20200124T003947Z
CREATED:20200124T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T003947Z
UID:8703-1580547600-1580569200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm & Garden Conference at Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Every Summer\, Fall and Winter The Common Ground Farm and Schoolyards Program hosts a day of learning perfect for the School Educator\, Backyard Gardener\, small scale Farmer\, curious Food Explorer or Food Justice Activist! We are thrilled to feature a KIDS TRACK for children\, ages 5-12.* \nWINTER 2020\nJoin us for a half or full day of workshops on gardening\, cooking\, herbal remedies and more! \nDate: February 01\, 2020 9:00 AM-3:00 PM \nLocation: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm\, and Environmental Education Center | 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT 06515 | (203)389-4333 x1213 \nAdmission: \nHalf day: $5 \nFull day: $10 \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/u52zjkg \nEvent website: facebook.com
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-garden-conference-at-common-ground-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000
DTSTAMP:20200124T003947Z
CREATED:20200124T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T003947Z
UID:4657-1580547600-1580569200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Farm & Garden Conference at Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Every Summer\, Fall and Winter The Common Ground Farm and Schoolyards Program hosts a day of learning perfect for the School Educator\, Backyard Gardener\, small scale Farmer\, curious Food Explorer or Food Justice Activist! We are thrilled to feature a KIDS TRACK for children\, ages 5-12.* \nWINTER 2020\nJoin us for a half or full day of workshops on gardening\, cooking\, herbal remedies and more! \nDate: February 01\, 2020 9:00 AM-3:00 PM \nLocation: Common Ground High School\, Urban Farm\, and Environmental Education Center | 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT 06515 | (203)389-4333 x1213 \nAdmission: \nHalf day: $5 \nFull day: $10 \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/u52zjkg \nEvent website: facebook.com
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-garden-conference-at-common-ground/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T183000
DTSTAMP:20200124T143915Z
CREATED:20200124T143915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T143915Z
UID:8704-1580311800-1580322600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Review of Top 10 Issues on Veg Farms in 2019: Pests\, Disease\, Soils\, Climate Change\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Training Objective: \nMatt DeBacco and Kip Kolesinskas have spent years monitoring disease and pests through IPM and evaluating soil conditions (respectively) on Connecticut farms. This training will include side-by-side presentations by each of them on the Top 10 Issues they have seen on vegetable farms.  We will also discuss the overlap of the problems identified\, many of which are associated with Climate Change\,  and identify possible solutions to make farming in our state a more productive and resilient endeavor. \n\n  \nTrainers: \nMatthew DeBacco is a three-time UConn graduate\, receiving his Bachelor of Science primary major in Pathobiology and a secondary major in Horticulture along with a minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He continued on to earn a Master’s degree in Education and a Masters in Agronomy studying organic suppression of powdery mildew in cucurbits and analysis of the degradation of fiber pots in a field plot setting.  He has worked with farmers across the state as a Nutrient Management on Farm Planner where he helped growers allocate nutrients in a cost-effective manner.  He also has provided one-on-one consulting along with diagnosing field problems while offering guidance for growers and providing reports for grower alerts.  In addition to this\, he has taught college and high school level science classes.  As a hobby\, he enjoys growing giant pumpkins and has held the Connecticut state record twice with his largest being 1\,766.5 pounds.  \nKip Kolesinskas serves as the Land Use and Conservation Specialist for UConn Extension’s  Solid Ground Farmer TrainingProgram. He has worked with Connecticut’s farmers\, landowners\, state agencies\, municipalities\, and non-profits for the past 31 years. Working as a field soil scientist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Kip was responsible for completing the state-wide update and digital release of the Soil Survey of Connecticut. He has intimate knowledge of all the soil landscapes in Connecticut and their limitations and potential for agriculture and agricultural infrastructure. As a Resource Soil Scientist he worked with teams of conservationists\, agronomists\, ecologists\, and engineers to develop conservation plans for farms and evaluate\, design\, and install conservation practices. With his 35 years of government experience he has extensive knowledge on how to navigate and apply for federal and state programs that can benefit farmers\, as well as the regulatory issues such as inland wetlands and water quality. He managed the USDA NRCS Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program and has worked extensively with state agencies\, municipalities\, and land trusts on farmland protection. Kip has been a major contributor to statewide efforts to increase farmer access to land\, develop farm friendly municipalities\, and promote locally grown and produced food. Kip speaks and teaches extensively statewide and nationally on soil quality\, soils and land-use planning\, wetlands\, farmland protection\, and the rental and leasing of farmland. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/review-of-top-10-issues-on-veg-farms-in-2019-pests-disease-soils-climate-change-oh-my-2/
LOCATION:Brainerd Memorial Library\, 920 Saybrook Rd.\, Haddam\, 06438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T183000
DTSTAMP:20200124T143915Z
CREATED:20200124T143915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T143915Z
UID:4667-1580311800-1580322600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Review of Top 10 Issues on Veg Farms in 2019: Pests\, Disease\, Soils\, Climate Change\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Training Objective: \nMatt DeBacco and Kip Kolesinskas have spent years monitoring disease and pests through IPM and evaluating soil conditions (respectively) on Connecticut farms. This training will include side-by-side presentations by each of them on the Top 10 Issues they have seen on vegetable farms.  We will also discuss the overlap of the problems identified\, many of which are associated with Climate Change\,  and identify possible solutions to make farming in our state a more productive and resilient endeavor. \n\n  \nTrainers: \nMatthew DeBacco is a three-time UConn graduate\, receiving his Bachelor of Science primary major in Pathobiology and a secondary major in Horticulture along with a minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He continued on to earn a Master’s degree in Education and a Masters in Agronomy studying organic suppression of powdery mildew in cucurbits and analysis of the degradation of fiber pots in a field plot setting.  He has worked with farmers across the state as a Nutrient Management on Farm Planner where he helped growers allocate nutrients in a cost-effective manner.  He also has provided one-on-one consulting along with diagnosing field problems while offering guidance for growers and providing reports for grower alerts.  In addition to this\, he has taught college and high school level science classes.  As a hobby\, he enjoys growing giant pumpkins and has held the Connecticut state record twice with his largest being 1\,766.5 pounds.  \nKip Kolesinskas serves as the Land Use and Conservation Specialist for UConn Extension’s  Solid Ground Farmer TrainingProgram. He has worked with Connecticut’s farmers\, landowners\, state agencies\, municipalities\, and non-profits for the past 31 years. Working as a field soil scientist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Kip was responsible for completing the state-wide update and digital release of the Soil Survey of Connecticut. He has intimate knowledge of all the soil landscapes in Connecticut and their limitations and potential for agriculture and agricultural infrastructure. As a Resource Soil Scientist he worked with teams of conservationists\, agronomists\, ecologists\, and engineers to develop conservation plans for farms and evaluate\, design\, and install conservation practices. With his 35 years of government experience he has extensive knowledge on how to navigate and apply for federal and state programs that can benefit farmers\, as well as the regulatory issues such as inland wetlands and water quality. He managed the USDA NRCS Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program and has worked extensively with state agencies\, municipalities\, and land trusts on farmland protection. Kip has been a major contributor to statewide efforts to increase farmer access to land\, develop farm friendly municipalities\, and promote locally grown and produced food. Kip speaks and teaches extensively statewide and nationally on soil quality\, soils and land-use planning\, wetlands\, farmland protection\, and the rental and leasing of farmland. \nRSVP to Charlotte Ross\ncharlotte.ross@uconn.edu
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/review-of-top-10-issues-on-veg-farms-in-2019-pests-disease-soils-climate-change-oh-my/
LOCATION:Brainerd Memorial Library\, 920 Saybrook Rd.\, Haddam\, 06438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000
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UID:4384-1570971600-1570975200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grow Great Organic Garlic at Natureworks
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Sunday\, October 13th\, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grow Great ORGANIC GARLIC Learn the basics of growing organic hard neck GARLIC.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/grow-great-organic-garlic-at-natureworks/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000
DTSTAMP:20190920T183636Z
CREATED:20190920T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T183636Z
UID:8693-1570971600-1570975200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grow Great Organic Garlic at Natureworks
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Sunday\, October 13th\, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grow Great ORGANIC GARLIC Learn the basics of growing organic hard neck GARLIC.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/grow-great-organic-garlic-at-natureworks-2/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T110000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184436Z
CREATED:20190920T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184436Z
UID:4391-1570874400-1570878000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Garden Design Workshop at Natureworks
DESCRIPTION:DESIGN WORKSHOP at NATUREWORKS Saturday\, October 12th\, 2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am Renovate your Garden this Fall: A Design Workshop Registration Required. Price: $20 Limit: 10
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/garden-design-workshop-at-natureworks/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T110000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184436Z
CREATED:20190920T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184436Z
UID:8694-1570874400-1570878000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Garden Design Workshop at Natureworks
DESCRIPTION:DESIGN WORKSHOP at NATUREWORKS Saturday\, October 12th\, 2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am Renovate your Garden this Fall: A Design Workshop Registration Required. Price: $20 Limit: 10
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/garden-design-workshop-at-natureworks-2/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184707Z
CREATED:20190920T184707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184707Z
UID:4396-1570366800-1570370400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Fall Pollinators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Sunday\, October 6th\, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Late Great Native Plants for Fall Pollinators
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/native-plants-for-fall-pollinators-workshop/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184707Z
CREATED:20190920T184707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184707Z
UID:8695-1570366800-1570370400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Fall Pollinators Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Sunday\, October 6th\, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Late Great Native Plants for Fall Pollinators
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/native-plants-for-fall-pollinators-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184850Z
CREATED:20190920T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184850Z
UID:8696-1570269600-1570273200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Double your Early Spring Color with Beautiful Bulbs
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Saturday\, October 5th\, 2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am Double your Early Spring Color with Beautiful Bulbs
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/double-your-early-spring-color-with-beautiful-bulbs-2/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTSTAMP:20190920T184850Z
CREATED:20190920T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T184850Z
UID:4399-1570269600-1570273200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Double your Early Spring Color with Beautiful Bulbs
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT at NATUREWORKS Saturday\, October 5th\, 2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am Double your Early Spring Color with Beautiful Bulbs
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/double-your-early-spring-color-with-beautiful-bulbs/
LOCATION:Natureworks Organic Garden Center\, 518 Forest Road Route 22\, Northford\, CT\, 06472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
ORGANIZER;CN="Natureworks Organic Garden Center":MAILTO:nature@iconn.net
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