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SUMMARY:Soil Health & Conservation Farm Equipment Day
DESCRIPTION:The event will include an exhibition of low and no-till farm equipment\, methods\, and results for all scales of farming. Workshops will cover best methods for no-till seeding\, crimping\, etc.\, along with cover crop implementation for soil health improvement. The day will include farmer-to-farmer sharing of best practices\, so farmers can exchange information on soil health methods that have worked on their farm. \nThis is a free event. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-conservation-farm-equipment-day/
LOCATION:UConn Extension Center Annex\, 1066 Saybrook Rd.\, Haddam\, CT\, 06438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T170000
DTSTAMP:20211007T195701Z
CREATED:20211007T195701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T195701Z
UID:8809-1634697000-1634749200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Winnow Wizard Seed Cleaning Workshop with Bill Braun
DESCRIPTION:Bill Braun is a farmer at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport\, MA\, growing organic vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, fruit\, and seed. He is also the co-founder and executive director of Freed Seed Federation\, a farmer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to place-based seed for the people. \nAt this workshop\, we will tour the 17 species of native plants in Founder Plots that are producing restoration seed for The Ecotype Project of CT NOFA. Learn how we are growing\, collecting\, and cleaning restoration seed to supply our ecoregion of the Northeast with the right plants in the right place. \nTogether\, Bill will show us how the Winnow Wizard works- a brilliant seed cleaning instrument open to members of CT NOFA for cleaning all types of seed. \nLearn how to process your seed crops as we demonstrate how to utilize this equipment for on-farm seed saving. \nPlease pre-register as spaces are limited. \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/winnow-wizard-seed-cleaning-workshop-with-bill-braun-2/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T170000
DTSTAMP:20211007T195701Z
CREATED:20211007T195701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T195701Z
UID:7246-1634697000-1634749200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Winnow Wizard Seed Cleaning Workshop with Bill Braun
DESCRIPTION:Bill Braun is a farmer at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport\, MA\, growing organic vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, fruit\, and seed. He is also the co-founder and executive director of Freed Seed Federation\, a farmer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to place-based seed for the people. \nAt this workshop\, we will tour the 17 species of native plants in Founder Plots that are producing restoration seed for The Ecotype Project of CT NOFA. Learn how we are growing\, collecting\, and cleaning restoration seed to supply our ecoregion of the Northeast with the right plants in the right place. \nTogether\, Bill will show us how the Winnow Wizard works- a brilliant seed cleaning instrument open to members of CT NOFA for cleaning all types of seed. \nLearn how to process your seed crops as we demonstrate how to utilize this equipment for on-farm seed saving. \nPlease pre-register as spaces are limited. \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/winnow-wizard-seed-cleaning-workshop-with-bill-braun/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-WInnow-Wizard-Workshop-scaled-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000
DTSTAMP:20210625T031541Z
CREATED:20210625T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T031541Z
UID:8801-1632106800-1632160800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:No-till field day at Assawaga Farm
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/no-till-field-day-at-assawaga-farm-2/
LOCATION:Assawaga Farm\, 626 Providence Pike\, Putnam\, CT\, 06260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/no-till.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000
DTSTAMP:20210625T031541Z
CREATED:20210625T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T031541Z
UID:7043-1632106800-1632160800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:No-till field day at Assawaga Farm
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/no-till-field-day-at-assawaga-farm/
LOCATION:Assawaga Farm\, 626 Providence Pike\, Putnam\, CT\, 06260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/no-till.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T170000
DTSTAMP:20210511T141917Z
CREATED:20210511T141917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T141917Z
UID:8796-1621954800-1621962000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:No-Till Field Day at Sub Edge Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sub Edge Farm for our first IN-PERSON workshop of 2021! \nTuesday\, May 25th from 3-5 pm (social hour to follow) \n\nWalk the fields with Rodger Phillips of Sub Edge Farm as he takes us on a tour\, demonstrating the no-till equipment he has been working with over the past 2 years.\nMeet up with Jim Hyde\, state agronomist at USDA NRCS\, to learn about their user-friendly cover crop information portal now available.\nLearn techniques you can take back to your farm; using physical clues as indicators of soil health\nSee Rodger’s new project; transitioning 100 acres of the farm to Organic.\nMeet up IN-PERSON with your fellow farmers in a safe\, outdoor environment\, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic restrictions of the past 14 months.\nEnjoy local beer and snacks during social hour from 5-6 pm.\n\n\nThis gathering is currently sold out. We will be releasing a recording of the day on June 2nd. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/no-till-field-day-at-sub-edge-farm-2/
LOCATION:Sub Edge Farm\, 199 Town Farm Road\, Farmington\, 06032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Work Day,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T170000
DTSTAMP:20210511T141917Z
CREATED:20210511T141917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T141917Z
UID:6940-1621954800-1621962000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:No-Till Field Day at Sub Edge Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sub Edge Farm for our first IN-PERSON workshop of 2021! \nTuesday\, May 25th from 3-5 pm (social hour to follow) \n\nWalk the fields with Rodger Phillips of Sub Edge Farm as he takes us on a tour\, demonstrating the no-till equipment he has been working with over the past 2 years.\nMeet up with Jim Hyde\, state agronomist at USDA NRCS\, to learn about their user-friendly cover crop information portal now available.\nLearn techniques you can take back to your farm; using physical clues as indicators of soil health\nSee Rodger’s new project; transitioning 100 acres of the farm to Organic.\nMeet up IN-PERSON with your fellow farmers in a safe\, outdoor environment\, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic restrictions of the past 14 months.\nEnjoy local beer and snacks during social hour from 5-6 pm.\n\n\nThis gathering is currently sold out. We will be releasing a recording of the day on June 2nd. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/no-till-field-day-at-sub-edge-farm/
LOCATION:Sub Edge Farm\, 199 Town Farm Road\, Farmington\, 06032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Work Day,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RODGER.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T160000
DTSTAMP:20210510T184505Z
CREATED:20210510T184505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T184505Z
UID:8795-1621774800-1621785600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Tools for Transitioning to No-Till Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a medium to large scale farm and interested in the tools you can use to minimize tillage and transition to no-till?  Join NOFA MASS at Simple Gifts Farm to learn from farm managers Jeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer. Discuss the practices and tools they have tried\, and continue to use\, since moving towards no-till production over the past two years.  During this event we will:  \n\nTour the farm to learn and discuss the range practices being used  \nView a variety of tools being used to reduce soil disruption \nLearn several methods to assess soil health onsite with simple and inexpensive tools \n\nFor More Information and To Register CLICK HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tools-for-transitioning-to-no-till-vegetable-production-2/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm – 1089 North Pleasant St.  North Amherst\, MA 01059\, 1089 North Pleasant St.\, North Amherst\, MA\, 01059
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T160000
DTSTAMP:20210510T184505Z
CREATED:20210510T184505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T184505Z
UID:6934-1621774800-1621785600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Tools for Transitioning to No-Till Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a medium to large scale farm and interested in the tools you can use to minimize tillage and transition to no-till?  Join NOFA MASS at Simple Gifts Farm to learn from farm managers Jeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer. Discuss the practices and tools they have tried\, and continue to use\, since moving towards no-till production over the past two years.  During this event we will:  \n\nTour the farm to learn and discuss the range practices being used  \nView a variety of tools being used to reduce soil disruption \nLearn several methods to assess soil health onsite with simple and inexpensive tools \n\nFor More Information and To Register CLICK HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tools-for-transitioning-to-no-till-vegetable-production/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm – 1089 North Pleasant St.  North Amherst\, MA 01059\, 1089 North Pleasant St.\, North Amherst\, MA\, 01059
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T103000
DTSTAMP:20210412T203932Z
CREATED:20210412T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T203932Z
UID:8790-1619514000-1619519400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Professionals: Ag Succession and Transition Planning with an Ag Accountant
DESCRIPTION:Join Ag Accountant Tracy Garofalo with MSC Business Services for information about Transition and Succession planning. \nA continuation of the fall webinar Plan for Now\, Prepare for the Future. Ag Accountant with MSC Business Services Tracy Garofalo is going to discuss in further details the ins and outs of Transition and Succession planning for your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/conversations-with-the-professionals-ag-succession-and-transition-planning-with-an-ag-accountant-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T103000
DTSTAMP:20210412T203932Z
CREATED:20210412T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T203932Z
UID:6716-1619514000-1619519400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Professionals: Ag Succession and Transition Planning with an Ag Accountant
DESCRIPTION:Join Ag Accountant Tracy Garofalo with MSC Business Services for information about Transition and Succession planning. \nA continuation of the fall webinar Plan for Now\, Prepare for the Future. Ag Accountant with MSC Business Services Tracy Garofalo is going to discuss in further details the ins and outs of Transition and Succession planning for your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/conversations-with-the-professionals-ag-succession-and-transition-planning-with-an-ag-accountant/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-12-at-4.36.47-PM.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210205T003029Z
CREATED:20210205T003029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T003029Z
UID:8783-1617796800-1619010000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series: Healthy Soil Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-healthy-soil-under-the-microscope-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Soil-and-Shovel-500x331-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210205T003029Z
CREATED:20210205T003029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T003029Z
UID:6541-1617796800-1619010000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series: Healthy Soil Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-healthy-soil-under-the-microscope/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Soil-and-Shovel-500x331-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T133000
DTSTAMP:20210203T231923Z
CREATED:20210203T231923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T231923Z
UID:6517-1614168000-1615383000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Three Wednesdays starting February 24th.\nWorkshop dates: February 24\, March 3\, March 10th\nFree \n  \n \n  \nAre you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record-keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmers who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record-keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAbout the speaker:\n \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathstoorganic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T133000
DTSTAMP:20210203T231923Z
CREATED:20210203T231923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T231923Z
UID:8781-1614168000-1615383000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Three Wednesdays starting February 24th.\nWorkshop dates: February 24\, March 3\, March 10th\nFree \n  \n \n  \nAre you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record-keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmers who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record-keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAbout the speaker:\n \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathstoorganic-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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:20210222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T170000
DTSTAMP:20210122T154911Z
CREATED:20210122T154911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T154911Z
UID:8780-1614006000-1614013200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep into Your Farm Financials\nYou have questions about your business – whether its understanding how to be more profitable or knowing whether you can afford a piece of new equipment. Most answers to these questions can be found in your bookkeeping system. \nIn this 4 week workshop\, we’ll dig deep into QuickBooks helping you get the answers you need to improve profitability and cash flow; and maintain financial sustainability. \nLive classes begin Monday\, February 22\, 2021\, and meet online 2 hours each week. In four weeks\, you will learn how to: \n\nSet up your QuickBooks\nEnter in basic and complex transactions\nManage cash flow\nRun (and read!) reports\n\nIn other words\, get the answers you need to better manage your business! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to farmers and service providers (business advisors). Farmers will have the opportunity to partner with a business advisor as they put into practice these new skills. Service Providers will have the opportunity to practice their QuickBooks coaching skills with farmers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quickbooks-4-week-intensive-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-22-at-10.47.21-AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T170000
DTSTAMP:20210122T154911Z
CREATED:20210122T154911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T154911Z
UID:6507-1614006000-1614013200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep into Your Farm Financials\nYou have questions about your business – whether its understanding how to be more profitable or knowing whether you can afford a piece of new equipment. Most answers to these questions can be found in your bookkeeping system. \nIn this 4 week workshop\, we’ll dig deep into QuickBooks helping you get the answers you need to improve profitability and cash flow; and maintain financial sustainability. \nLive classes begin Monday\, February 22\, 2021\, and meet online 2 hours each week. In four weeks\, you will learn how to: \n\nSet up your QuickBooks\nEnter in basic and complex transactions\nManage cash flow\nRun (and read!) reports\n\nIn other words\, get the answers you need to better manage your business! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to farmers and service providers (business advisors). Farmers will have the opportunity to partner with a business advisor as they put into practice these new skills. Service Providers will have the opportunity to practice their QuickBooks coaching skills with farmers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quickbooks-4-week-intensive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T210000
DTSTAMP:20201130T063434Z
CREATED:20201130T063434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T063434Z
UID:8768-1612375200-1612386000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORING THE SMALL FARM DREAM: FEBRUARY 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 2021 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about starting a farm?  Whether your vision includes making goat cheese\, selling cut flowers\, or growing rare tomato varieties\, this course\, offered by NOFA NJ\, will give you the tools to start making that dream come true. Whether you are thinking of going into farming full-time\, part-time\, or expanding an existing hobby farm into a business\, this course will help you turn your farm dream into an actionable farm plan. There are four evening classes online as well as an optional daytime farm tour\, TBA. Tuition is $300.00 for NOFA-NJ members and $350 for NOFA-NJ non-members including all course materials. The instructor is Jess Niederer is a 13th generation farmer in Hopewell\, New Jersey. Jess has been teaching this course since 2008
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-february-3-10-17-24-2021-6-9-pm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T210000
DTSTAMP:20201130T063434Z
CREATED:20201130T063434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T063434Z
UID:6241-1612375200-1612386000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORING THE SMALL FARM DREAM: FEBRUARY 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 2021 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about starting a farm?  Whether your vision includes making goat cheese\, selling cut flowers\, or growing rare tomato varieties\, this course\, offered by NOFA NJ\, will give you the tools to start making that dream come true. Whether you are thinking of going into farming full-time\, part-time\, or expanding an existing hobby farm into a business\, this course will help you turn your farm dream into an actionable farm plan. There are four evening classes online as well as an optional daytime farm tour\, TBA. Tuition is $300.00 for NOFA-NJ members and $350 for NOFA-NJ non-members including all course materials. The instructor is Jess Niederer is a 13th generation farmer in Hopewell\, New Jersey. Jess has been teaching this course since 2008
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-february-3-10-17-24-2021-6-9-pm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T183000
DTSTAMP:20200415T135854Z
CREATED:20200415T135854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T135854Z
UID:8717-1588959000-1588962600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grass to Garden in Under 3 Hours
DESCRIPTION:If you’re just getting started planning your corona virus victory garden and need some friendly guidance\, this webinar is for you!  Lydia and Caro from NOFA MASS built a simple\, classic raised bed garden together (while physically distancing!) from lawn to planting seeds in just two and a half hours. We documented the process and will share what we did\, explaining how start a simple raised bed vegetable garden from scratch. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nMaterials\, tools & budget\nBasic raised bed construction\n\n\nHow to prep the area\nHow to fill it (and with what)\nBasic considerations for fertility\nMulching\nPlanting\n\nWe’ll also touch briefly on basic season extension for a raised bed and will discuss seed and seedling sourcing in the context of corona-virus related stresses on seed companies and farms. And\, of course\, we’ll take your questions! \nFor information on siting your garden\, including considerations for planting a garden safely in soils that may have contaminants\, please see our previous webinar\, Starting a Garden Safely in Urban and Suburban Soils. \nLydia Sivel-Irons: Producer-Host of the NOFA/Mass Podcast & NOFA/Mass PR Coordinator. \nCaro Roszell: NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator & owner-operator of New Wendell Farm\, a 1/2 acre market garden serving Wendell Massachusetts. \nTo Register\, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1090234355258415115 \nLydia and Caro building a garden together safely\, wearing masks\nand staying at least 12 feet apart at all times! \n  \nNOFA MASS is offering these Video Gatherings for FREE as a service to the community to respond to the current needs for home-based food production/ preparation skills. NOFA MASS asks: “If you learned something of value\, please consider making a donation to help keep our organization going during this difficult time. Thank you so much!” \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-grazing-for-health-creating-nutrient-dense-animal-foods-from-soil-to-milk-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T183000
DTSTAMP:20200415T135854Z
CREATED:20200415T135854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T135854Z
UID:5113-1588959000-1588962600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grass to Garden in Under 3 Hours
DESCRIPTION:If you’re just getting started planning your corona virus victory garden and need some friendly guidance\, this webinar is for you!  Lydia and Caro from NOFA MASS built a simple\, classic raised bed garden together (while physically distancing!) from lawn to planting seeds in just two and a half hours. We documented the process and will share what we did\, explaining how start a simple raised bed vegetable garden from scratch. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nMaterials\, tools & budget\nBasic raised bed construction\n\n\nHow to prep the area\nHow to fill it (and with what)\nBasic considerations for fertility\nMulching\nPlanting\n\nWe’ll also touch briefly on basic season extension for a raised bed and will discuss seed and seedling sourcing in the context of corona-virus related stresses on seed companies and farms. And\, of course\, we’ll take your questions! \nFor information on siting your garden\, including considerations for planting a garden safely in soils that may have contaminants\, please see our previous webinar\, Starting a Garden Safely in Urban and Suburban Soils. \nLydia Sivel-Irons: Producer-Host of the NOFA/Mass Podcast & NOFA/Mass PR Coordinator. \nCaro Roszell: NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator & owner-operator of New Wendell Farm\, a 1/2 acre market garden serving Wendell Massachusetts. \nTo Register\, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1090234355258415115 \nLydia and Caro building a garden together safely\, wearing masks\nand staying at least 12 feet apart at all times! \n  \nNOFA MASS is offering these Video Gatherings for FREE as a service to the community to respond to the current needs for home-based food production/ preparation skills. NOFA MASS asks: “If you learned something of value\, please consider making a donation to help keep our organization going during this difficult time. Thank you so much!” \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-grazing-for-health-creating-nutrient-dense-animal-foods-from-soil-to-milk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T035929Z
CREATED:20200403T035929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T035929Z
UID:8716-1587663000-1587666600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Strawberries 101
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a few different ways for you to plant your strawberry patch. In this informal class\, Chad Donovan and Julie Rubaud will go over the methods of planting strawberries into the ground or raised bed from dormant bare roots or from green plants. We will also discuss how to take care of a strawberry hanging basket and have materials on hand if you would like to plant your own. Everything you need will be available for purchase\, but feel free to come just for the information. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge”
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/strawberries-101-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T035929Z
CREATED:20200403T035929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T035929Z
UID:5040-1587663000-1587666600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Strawberries 101
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a few different ways for you to plant your strawberry patch. In this informal class\, Chad Donovan and Julie Rubaud will go over the methods of planting strawberries into the ground or raised bed from dormant bare roots or from green plants. We will also discuss how to take care of a strawberry hanging basket and have materials on hand if you would like to plant your own. Everything you need will be available for purchase\, but feel free to come just for the information. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge”
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/strawberries-101/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T193000
DTSTAMP:20200418T015406Z
CREATED:20200418T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T015406Z
UID:8718-1587493800-1587497400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Land Care: Lawns on a Mission!
DESCRIPTION:Join New Canaan Library’s Live Webinar! \nOur state’s land use has shifted from pasture to lawn\, from forest to subdivision—threatening Connecticut’s remaining habitat and food production. Dina Brewster\, farmer and director of CT Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, will teach homeowners how to become land stewards by caring for their lawns organically. With basic knowledge of soil health\, organic land care principles\, and a few farmer friends\, you can easily identify ways your lawn and backyard can heal the environment while saving you time\, effort\, aggravation\, and money. \nZoom in to enjoy an evening of information and discussion as we bring organic land and lawn care to New Canaan! \nDina Brewster is Executive Director of CT NOFA. A full-time farmer for fifteen years\, she was previously a teacher\, first in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer and then in the Bronx teaching high school English. She founded and developed “The Hickories\,” initially a one-acre vegetable garden which has grown to a 45-acre certified organic fruit\, vegetable\, cut flower\, and livestock business. Committed to connecting people with working land\, Brewster chose to return to her family’s farm in Ridgefield and start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. She believes we have a responsibility to increase the economic vitality of our regional agrarian economy\, improve the long-range ecological stewardship of our land and water\, and enliven our cultural commitment to farming.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-land-care-lawns-on-a-mission-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T193000
DTSTAMP:20200418T015406Z
CREATED:20200418T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T015406Z
UID:5154-1587493800-1587497400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Land Care: Lawns on a Mission!
DESCRIPTION:Join New Canaan Library’s Live Webinar! \nOur state’s land use has shifted from pasture to lawn\, from forest to subdivision—threatening Connecticut’s remaining habitat and food production. Dina Brewster\, farmer and director of CT Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, will teach homeowners how to become land stewards by caring for their lawns organically. With basic knowledge of soil health\, organic land care principles\, and a few farmer friends\, you can easily identify ways your lawn and backyard can heal the environment while saving you time\, effort\, aggravation\, and money. \nZoom in to enjoy an evening of information and discussion as we bring organic land and lawn care to New Canaan! \nDina Brewster is Executive Director of CT NOFA. A full-time farmer for fifteen years\, she was previously a teacher\, first in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer and then in the Bronx teaching high school English. She founded and developed “The Hickories\,” initially a one-acre vegetable garden which has grown to a 45-acre certified organic fruit\, vegetable\, cut flower\, and livestock business. Committed to connecting people with working land\, Brewster chose to return to her family’s farm in Ridgefield and start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. She believes we have a responsibility to increase the economic vitality of our regional agrarian economy\, improve the long-range ecological stewardship of our land and water\, and enliven our cultural commitment to farming.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-land-care-lawns-on-a-mission/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034955Z
CREATED:20200403T034955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034955Z
UID:8715-1587058200-1587061800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Onions 101
DESCRIPTION:In this Thursday informal class\, Julie Rubaud\, Red Wagon Owner\, will show you how to plant onions from seedlings (not dried ‘sets’) and will discuss all that goes into this crop in the home garden including how to store them all winter long. We will be in the garden\, planting the onions together\, so that you will learn hands on and feel empowered to do it yourself. Onions are a fantastic value and one of the vegetables that give the most satisfaction in the garden. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-onions-101-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034955Z
CREATED:20200403T034955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034955Z
UID:5031-1587058200-1587061800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Onions 101
DESCRIPTION:In this Thursday informal class\, Julie Rubaud\, Red Wagon Owner\, will show you how to plant onions from seedlings (not dried ‘sets’) and will discuss all that goes into this crop in the home garden including how to store them all winter long. We will be in the garden\, planting the onions together\, so that you will learn hands on and feel empowered to do it yourself. Onions are a fantastic value and one of the vegetables that give the most satisfaction in the garden. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-onions-101/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/onionscoldframe.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T203000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034323Z
CREATED:20200403T034323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034323Z
UID:8714-1586890800-1586896200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Book Club: The Fate of Food
DESCRIPTION:Join our video book club. In the fascinating story of the sustainable food revolution\, an environmental journalist and professor asks the question: Is the future of food looking bleak—or better than ever? “In The Fate of Food\, Amanda Little takes us on a tour of the future. The journey is scary\, exciting\, and\, ultimately\, encouraging.”—Elizabeth Kolbert\, Pulitzer Prize Author.  Jackie Ricotta\, professor at DelVal\, will lead our discussion.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quarterly-book-club-the-fate-of-food-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T203000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034323Z
CREATED:20200403T034323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034323Z
UID:5028-1586890800-1586896200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Book Club: The Fate of Food
DESCRIPTION:Join our video book club. In the fascinating story of the sustainable food revolution\, an environmental journalist and professor asks the question: Is the future of food looking bleak—or better than ever? “In The Fate of Food\, Amanda Little takes us on a tour of the future. The journey is scary\, exciting\, and\, ultimately\, encouraging.”—Elizabeth Kolbert\, Pulitzer Prize Author.  Jackie Ricotta\, professor at DelVal\, will lead our discussion.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quarterly-book-club-the-fate-of-food/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Unknown.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T030839Z
CREATED:20200403T030839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T030839Z
UID:8712-1585935000-1585938600@ctnofa.org
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-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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