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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/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:Season Extension Day
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URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/season-extension-day-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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SUMMARY:Season Extension Day
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URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/season-extension-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
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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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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T153000
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
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CREATED:20190920T184850Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
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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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