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SUMMARY:Soil Health 3-Ways - September Session
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT \nUnder the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager\, Monique Bosch\, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical\, chemical\, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person\, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food. \nA single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions\, dates\, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants. \nClass Details\nPhysical Properties (virtual) – September 10th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nYou will learn to interpret what type of soil and conditions you are working with\, using simple tools and methods. We will explore management practices for best structure\, texture\, and tilth. Understanding the physical properties of soil will help with many aspects of soil health that are often ignored. Rather than relying just on a chemical soil test\, physical testing will give us a better understanding of the actual make-up of our soils. This class will give you the ability to use simple tools to perform physical tests on soil to determine compaction\, soil texture\, structure and permeability. \nChemical Properties (virtual) – September 17th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will learn how to interpret a chemical soil test\, analyzing macro and micro-nutrients\, pH\, Cation Exchange Capacity and Organic Matter content\, and how these values affect our soil’s ability to grow healthy plants and nutritious food. Using regenerative farming methods\, we will address issues of nutrient deficiency\, chemical imbalance\, and excesses. \nBiological Properties (virtual) – September 24th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will study the ‘Soil Food Web\,’ learning about the living organisms in our soil\, from the visible to the microscopic. Using a microscope\, we will zoom in to study the microbial communities that live in our soils and compost. With an understanding of the complex trophic structure of life in our soils\, we can determine aggregate structure\, fungal/bacterial ratios\, as well as nutrient cycling\, all influenced by our soil management practices\, as well as the chemical and physical make-up of our soils. \nPractical Application (In-Person @ Assawaga Farm) – September 26th\, 1:00pm-4:00pm\nThe course will conclude with an in-person\, practical application meeting at Assawaga Farm in Putnam\, CT\, putting to use many of the skills and topics we have covered in the previous virtual sessions. We will perform physical testing of soil\, including methods that you can apply to your own land or garden. To help determine the life in soil\, we will have microscopes on-hand to study various soil/compost samples. Together\, we will explore how we can work with nature to create healthy\, living soil. \nCost\nThis course is free for all participants thanks to grant funding through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nClick here to register for this course
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-3-ways-september-session/
LOCATION:Assawaga Farm\, 626 Providence Pike\, Putnam\, CT\, 06260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soil Health,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T174744Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health 3-Ways - July Session
DESCRIPTION:Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager\, Monique Bosch\, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical\, chemical\, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person\, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food. \nA single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions\, dates\, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants. \nClass Details\nPhysical Properties (virtual) – July 9th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nYou will learn to interpret what type of soil and conditions you are working with\, using simple tools and methods. We will explore management practices for best structure\, texture\, and tilth. Understanding the physical properties of soil will help with many aspects of soil health that are often ignored. Rather than relying just on a chemical soil test\, physical testing will give us a better understanding of the actual make-up of our soils. This class will give you the ability to use simple tools to perform physical tests on soil to determine compaction\, soil texture\, structure and permeability. \nChemical Properties (virtual) – July 16th\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will learn how to interpret a chemical soil test\, analyzing macro and micro-nutrients\, pH\, Cation Exchange Capacity and Organic Matter content\, and how these values affect our soil’s ability to grow healthy plants and nutritious food. Using regenerative farming methods\, we will address issues of nutrient deficiency\, chemical imbalance\, and excesses. \nBiological Properties (virtual) – July 23rd\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nWe will study the ‘Soil Food Web\,’ learning about the living organisms in our soil\, from the visible to the microscopic. Using a microscope\, we will zoom in to study the microbial communities that live in our soils and compost. With an understanding of the complex trophic structure of life in our soils\, we can determine aggregate structure\, fungal/bacterial ratios\, as well as nutrient cycling\, all influenced by our soil management practices\, as well as the chemical and physical make-up of our soils. \nPractical Application (In-Person @ The Hickories Farm) – July 25th\, 1:00pm-4:00pm\nThe course will conclude with an in-person\, practical application meeting at The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield\, CT\, putting to use many of the skills and topics we have covered in the previous virtual sessions. We will perform physical testing of soil\, including methods that you can apply to your own land or garden. To help determine the life in soil\, we will have microscopes on-hand to study various soil/compost samples. Together\, we will explore how we can work with nature to create healthy\, living soil. \nCost\nThis course is free for all participants thanks to grant funding through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. \nClick here to register for this course
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-3-ways-july-session/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soil Health,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T180000
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SUMMARY:CT NOFA 44th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that our 44th annual winter conference will be taking place March 7\, 2026\, at Wesleyan University in Middletown\, Connecticut. It will be proceeded by 3 days of virtual workshops\, March 3-5. \nTickets include access to all virtual workshops\, the in-person conference on March 7 (including lunch)\, and exclusive access to all virtual workshop recordings for 3 months after the conference. Tickets are available now and in several formats: \n\n$70 – CT NOFA Members\n$70 – Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals\n$90 – General Admission\n$100 – Bronze Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps to defray the cost of lunch for scholarship attendees)\n$120 – Silver Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps cover the conference and lunch cost for scholarship attendees)\n$140 – Gold Supporter Ticket (this ticket fully funds an additional scholarship ticket for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend)\n\nWe’re deeply appreciative of those who are able to ‘pay it forward’ by choosing one of the Supporter tier tickets. By doing so\, we are able to make scholarship tickets available to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. \nPlease note: to access CT NOFA member or AOLCP discounted tickets\, you MUST login through our member portal. You may do so at the ticketing page by clicking on the “login” button in the upper right corner of that window. If you are unable to login to the CT NOFA member portal or are unable to pay online\, please click here to email us. \nVisit the following links to learn more about the 2026 Winter Conference: \nGET TICKETS\n2026 CT NOFA Winter Conference information\nSubmit a workshop proposal\nBecome a conference sponsor\nBecome a conference exhibitor
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-nofas-44th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Organic Land Care,Skill Share,Soil Health,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T150000
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SUMMARY:CT Grown Academy: Spring Marketing Webinar for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s certified organic farmers work hard to grow food with integrity — and customers want to understand what makes your operation (and your products) different. On March 2\, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s CT Grown Academy will host a focused session on Marketing & Branding Support for Certified Organic Producers\, designed to help you strengthen how you show up online and in-market. \nCT Grown Academy is a free educational series designed to help Connecticut farmers and agricultural producers improve their marketing and digital presence\, helping them to connect more effectively with consumers. This webinar continues that mission with practical\, organic-specific guidance you can apply right away. \nSpring is a critical season for Connecticut farms. It’s when customers begin planning where they will shop\, visit\, and buy local for the months ahead. How you promote your farm right now can shape your entire season. \nTo support farmers statewide\, CT Grown Organic is hosting a live\, free webinar through CT Grown Academy focused on practical ways to promote your farm for spring. \nLive Webinar Details\nDate: March 2\nTime: 1:00 PM \nWho should attend: Connecticut farmers of all types and sizes \nThis session will focus on simple\, effective marketing strategies to help farmers prepare for the spring season. \nThe webinar will also feature AliRose Grabarz\, Agricultural Marketing & Inspection Representative 2\, who will speak about opportunities available to CT Grown Organic farmers through the State of Connecticut\, including programs and resources designed to support farm visibility and growth. \nWhether you sell through a farm stand\, CSA\, farmers markets\, wholesale accounts\, or agritourism experiences\, this webinar is designed to provide practical takeaways you can use right away. \nThe webinar will be hosted live and will include time for questions and discussion. \nClick here to register to attend.\nCT Grown Academy is committed to supporting Connecticut farmers through education\, tools\, and resources that help farms thrive. We hope you will join us as we prepare for the spring season ahead. \nFunding was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service\, Organic Market Development Grant\, awarded and administered by the CT Department of Agriculture. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ct-grown-academy-spring-marketing-webinar-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20251210T215003Z
CREATED:20251210T215003Z
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SUMMARY:Growing For Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\, a two-day online event designed to support and strengthen organic agriculture across the Northeast. Supported through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program\, this free symposium brings together leading regional organizations to offer a unique series of hour-long webinars focused on intermediate to advanced farming practices. \nTailored for a range of organic producers\, from seasoned growers to those wanting to expand their knowledge\, this event will feature technical content grounded in research\, innovative methods\, and real-world production challenges relevant to the Northeast. Whether you’re looking to refine your current practices or build a strong foundation for your organic journey\, this symposium offers valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and timely knowledge to help you succeed. \nRegister today and join us online December 16 and 17 for two days of learning\, connection\, and growth. We’ll send the zoom links in a follow-up email. \nSessions will be recorded and available to those who register. \nSee the full workshop schedule and register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-for-our-region-northeast-organic-farming-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T100000
DTSTAMP:20250813T185214Z
CREATED:20250813T185214Z
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SUMMARY:From Pasture to Processing: Making Poultry Work in the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Poultry producers across the Northeast – especially small-scale\, organic\, and transitioning farms – have long faced barriers to reliable\, local processing. \nJoin us for a practical\, producer-focused webinar hosted by NOFA and Steadfast Poultry Processing & Farm to learn how a new regional partnership is expanding access to certified organic poultry processing—and how NOFA members\, regardless of certification status\, can now receive exclusive discounts through Steadfast. \nYou’ll hear directly from Steadfast about their journey to organic certification\, what services are now available\, and how they’re working to support farms of all sizes. \nWe’ll also share an overview of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and how it provides free technical assistance\, mentorship\, and resources to help your farm successfully transition to organic certification—at your own pace\, and with support every step of the way. \nBring your questions! Whether you’re currently certified\, transitioning\, or simply exploring poultry as part of your farm model\, this webinar offers actionable guidance\, connection\, and support. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/from-pasture-to-processing-making-poultry-work-in-the-northeast/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Q&A,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20250506T144231Z
CREATED:20250428T175945Z
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SUMMARY:Aerated Compost Tea Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join this CT NOFA webinar to learn methods for brewing aerated compost tea to add beneficial microbes and plant-available nutrients directly to plants throughout the growing season. \nWe will cover regulations for brewing ‘certified organic’ compost tea\, which you can spray on crops up to the day of harvest. \nWe will look under the microscope to observe the biological diversity of compost teas\, using various recipes\, to best suit what you are growing. \nThis webinar is for gardeners and farmers who want to focus on working ‘with Nature’ to build healthy\, living soil to grow healthy\, resilient plants. \nThis webinar will be recorded and all registered participants will be provided with this recording. \nClick here to register for the course.\n\nAvailable Discounts\n\nAccredited Organic Land Care Professionals (AOLCPs) receive a 50% discount on registration for this course\, and it will count toward your required CEUs for 2025 – please email us to register.\nTOPP (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) participants may attend at no cost – please email us to register.\nCT NOFA members receive a 50% discount on registration – please email us to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/aerated-compost-tea-webinar/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Soil Health,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTSTAMP:20240103T195838Z
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to present our 42nd Winter Conference\, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 20-21 in the lead up to our full day\, in-person gathering and celebration on March 23\, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University\, in partnership with their Institute of Sustainability. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more\, including a keynote address by Maya van Rossum\, founder of the Green Amendments for the Generations organization. Our in-person celebration will also feature the presentation of the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth award and our members’ annual meeting. \nThis year\, we will continue to implement a sliding scale pricing model\, allowing us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. Scholarships are still available thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to request a registration fee waiver\, please click here. \nConference registration includes access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \nJoin us this March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. \nLearn more about the conference\, scheduled workshops\, speakers\, and more\, here. And don’t forget to register now to join us on March 23!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Organic Land Care,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20231024T144117Z
CREATED:20231024T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T144117Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut’s Environmental Rights Amendment – Getting up to Speed to Lead
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how you can educate your friends\, neighbors\, family\, and elected leaders on why we need the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment – aka Connecticut’s Green Amendment. \nIn this 1 hour zoominar you will build confidence in how to speak about the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment – so you can become an active educator and leader in this historic effort to secure constitutional protection of our environmental rights. \nYou will learn from the national expert and local CTERA leaders: \n\nHow the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment –– can empower environmental protection\, environmental justice\, and action to address the climate crisis\nHow you can answer the many questions asked about a Green Amendment and why we need it in our state\nHow amendments of this kind have secured essential protections in the 3 states that have them\nHow you can help build community awareness and interest of legislators about this essential pathway for environmental protection\n\nIf you want to invest a little extra time; the session will include an additional half hour session where individuals can practice answering some of the frequently asked questions discussed in the first hour\, or where you can share your 2 minute elevator pitch on how and why the CTERA is needed in Connecticut. \nClick here to register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/connecticuts-environmental-rights-amendment-getting-up-to-speed-to-lead/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20230627T014941Z
CREATED:20230524T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T014941Z
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SUMMARY:The 2023 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association \nNOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5\,000 small-scale farmers\, gardeners\, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food\, organic regenerative farming practices\, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies \n\nThe 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday\, July 24 – Thursday July 27\, with evening speakers and workshops. \nOn Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29\, we gather in person and online at Worcester State University\, Worcester\, MA for knowledge sharing and celebration through: \n\nWorkshops and discussions (including in Spanish)\nRacial equity caucus groups\nChildren’s programming\nLocal food & drinks \nA fair! \n\nThe theme is Buen Vivir: Celebrating Harmony with Nature and our Communities \nBuen Vivir is a contemporary philosophy rooted in Indigenous Andean traditions of collective care\, land stewardship and harmonious co-existence \n\nTickets are available on a sliding scale — scholarships are also available. \n \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER. \nAnd download and check the event app\, Whova\, for updates. \n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nI’d love to carpool. How do I find others who are going?\nHead over to the NOFA Group Carpool site: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/5badt0\nClick on the vehicle icon at top left to get started! \nWill lunch and dinner be served on Saturday?\nYes! Purchase lunch and dinner tickets when you register. \nWhat’s happening on Friday? \nIf you live near Worcester\, or want to spend the night\, dinner is available (a dinner option must be purchased at registration)\, with entertainment to follow. Housing is limited\, and must be selected at the time of registration. Contact registration@nofamass.org or 413-561-0073 with questions. \nIs there an online-only ticket? \nNo. When you register\, you’ll select one base ticket for the whole week. If you are only attending one workshop online\, you’ll choose a lower priced ticket. If you are attending events all week\, or all day on Saturday\, you’ll contribute at a higher level. \nI want to sign up for 1 or 2 weeknight workshops and also come to Worcester. Do I need two separate tickets? \nYou’ll purchase just one ticket\, see above answers. \nI really hope to be there in person on Saturday\, but I’m not sure yet. Should I wait until I know my schedule before buying a ticket?\nHaving a head count really helps with planning. Purchase at the level that reflects your most likely attendance scenario. \nAre meals included in my ticket? \nMeals and housing are not included in the ticket. You’ll select those separately as ticket add-ons. \nWill there be camping on site? \nCamping at WSU is not an option for us this year\, but if there is sufficient interest\, we may be able to help facilitate other camping arrangements. Contact conference@nofamass.org with requests. \nAre rooms available for both Fri and Sat nights? \nRooms at WSU are only available for Friday night\, but see the Logistics Hub for local lodging (along with parking\, accessibilty\, and public transport information).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-2023-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193822Z
CREATED:20220420T193822Z
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UID:8823-1652796000-1652801400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:2022 State of Organic Seed Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro\, and host eOrganic\, for a timely webinar on May 17\, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain\, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years\, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report and action plan for increasing the organic seed supply while fostering seed grower networks and policies that aim to decentralize power and ownership in seed systems. OSA recently published a third update to this report. The 2022 report represents 15 years of data that helps the organic community understand trends in organic seed sourcing\, organic seed research investments\, and more. \nThere was very little organic seed available when the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002. Twenty years later\, the organic seed supply has grown tremendously\, and certified organic growers are still required to plant organic seed when commercially available. OSA’s newest findings show that most organic growers still plant non-organic seed for at least part (if not all) of their operations. While there’s evidence that organic seed sourcing is increasing among smaller vegetable producers\, progress across crop types is generally stagnant. In other words\, OSA’s most recent findings demonstrate no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \nTrends in how much organic seed is being planted in the U.S.\nBarriers to growing the organic seed supply\nChallenges in enforcing the organic seed regulation\nOrganic seed production challenges and needs\nOrganic seed producer networks\nInvestments in organic plant breeding and organic seed research\nPerspectives on intellectual property rights (IPR)\nPerspectives on climate change\nOrganic seed policy solutions
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2022-state-of-organic-seed-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193822Z
CREATED:20220420T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193822Z
UID:8145-1652796000-1652801400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:2022 State of Organic Seed Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro\, and host eOrganic\, for a timely webinar on May 17\, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain\, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years\, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report and action plan for increasing the organic seed supply while fostering seed grower networks and policies that aim to decentralize power and ownership in seed systems. OSA recently published a third update to this report. The 2022 report represents 15 years of data that helps the organic community understand trends in organic seed sourcing\, organic seed research investments\, and more. \nThere was very little organic seed available when the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002. Twenty years later\, the organic seed supply has grown tremendously\, and certified organic growers are still required to plant organic seed when commercially available. OSA’s newest findings show that most organic growers still plant non-organic seed for at least part (if not all) of their operations. While there’s evidence that organic seed sourcing is increasing among smaller vegetable producers\, progress across crop types is generally stagnant. In other words\, OSA’s most recent findings demonstrate no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \nTrends in how much organic seed is being planted in the U.S.\nBarriers to growing the organic seed supply\nChallenges in enforcing the organic seed regulation\nOrganic seed production challenges and needs\nOrganic seed producer networks\nInvestments in organic plant breeding and organic seed research\nPerspectives on intellectual property rights (IPR)\nPerspectives on climate change\nOrganic seed policy solutions
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2022-state-of-organic-seed-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
DTSTAMP:20220514T131459Z
CREATED:20220514T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T131459Z
UID:8827-1652796000-1652799600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:State of Organic Seed
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic and the Organic Seed Alliance to hear the results of the 2022 State of Organic Seed survey! The webinar takes place on Tuesday\, May 17th at 11 AM Pacific\, 12 Mountain\, 1 Central\, 2 Eastern Time\, and it’s free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Presenters are Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro of the Organic Seed Alliance. \nJoin OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro\, and host eOrganic\, for a timely webinar on May 17\, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain\, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years\, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report and action plan for increasing the organic seed supply while fostering seed grower networks and policies that aim to decentralize power and ownership in seed systems. OSA recently published a third update to this report. The 2022 report represents 15 years of data that helps the organic community understand trends in organic seed sourcing\, organic seed research investments\, and more. \nThere was very little organic seed available when the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002. Twenty years later\, the organic seed supply has grown tremendously\, and certified organic growers are still required to plant organic seed when commercially available. OSA’s newest findings show that most organic growers still plant non-organic seed for at least part (if not all) of their operations. While there’s evidence that organic seed sourcing is increasing among smaller vegetable producers\, progress across crop types is generally stagnant. In other words\, OSA’s most recent findings demonstrate no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. \n  \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \n\nTrends in how much organic seed is being planted in the U.S.\nBarriers to growing the organic seed supply\nChallenges in enforcing the organic seed regulation\nOrganic seed production challenges and needs\nOrganic seed producer networks\nInvestments in organic plant breeding and organic seed research\nPerspectives on intellectual property rights (IPR)\nPerspectives on climate change\nOrganic seed policy solutions\n\nThe 2022 State of Organic Seed report can be found at this link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/state-of-organic-seed-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
DTSTAMP:20220514T131459Z
CREATED:20220514T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T131459Z
UID:8231-1652796000-1652799600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:State of Organic Seed
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic and the Organic Seed Alliance to hear the results of the 2022 State of Organic Seed survey! The webinar takes place on Tuesday\, May 17th at 11 AM Pacific\, 12 Mountain\, 1 Central\, 2 Eastern Time\, and it’s free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Presenters are Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro of the Organic Seed Alliance. \nJoin OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro\, and host eOrganic\, for a timely webinar on May 17\, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain\, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years\, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report and action plan for increasing the organic seed supply while fostering seed grower networks and policies that aim to decentralize power and ownership in seed systems. OSA recently published a third update to this report. The 2022 report represents 15 years of data that helps the organic community understand trends in organic seed sourcing\, organic seed research investments\, and more. \nThere was very little organic seed available when the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002. Twenty years later\, the organic seed supply has grown tremendously\, and certified organic growers are still required to plant organic seed when commercially available. OSA’s newest findings show that most organic growers still plant non-organic seed for at least part (if not all) of their operations. While there’s evidence that organic seed sourcing is increasing among smaller vegetable producers\, progress across crop types is generally stagnant. In other words\, OSA’s most recent findings demonstrate no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. \n  \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \n\nTrends in how much organic seed is being planted in the U.S.\nBarriers to growing the organic seed supply\nChallenges in enforcing the organic seed regulation\nOrganic seed production challenges and needs\nOrganic seed producer networks\nInvestments in organic plant breeding and organic seed research\nPerspectives on intellectual property rights (IPR)\nPerspectives on climate change\nOrganic seed policy solutions\n\nThe 2022 State of Organic Seed report can be found at this link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/state-of-organic-seed/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193009Z
CREATED:20220420T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193009Z
UID:8822-1651759200-1651764600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: National Organic Research Agenda: Understanding Organic Grower Needs and Challenges Across the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) regularly surveys organic growers\, farmers\, ranchers across North America to understand their challenges and research needs. The findings are published in the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) report\, which informs OFRF research\, education and advocacy programs and has also historically served as a roadmap to inform the USDA and Congress on how to leverage public investments in organic research and technical assistance. In 2019\, OFRF surveyed over 1\,000 farmers and held 16 focus groups with both established certified organic growers and transitioning growers. In this presentation\, we will summarize the findings of the most recent NORA report. \nSurvey respondents provided input and perspectives on their current organic production systems\, including the use of regenerative soil health management practices\, water conservation\, organic inputs\, and organic seed. Findings confirm that organic producers lead the nation in adoption of soil health management and climate-friendly practices. The 2022 NORA also examines current farmer concerns in organic agriculture\, farmers’ preferred sources and modes for information-sharing\, and the impacts of COVID on organic producers. Respondents also shared their production and non-production challenges\, which OFRF then analyzed by region\, farming experience\, and race/ethnicity. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-national-organic-research-agenda-understanding-organic-grower-needs-and-challenges-across-the-u-s-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193009Z
CREATED:20220420T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193009Z
UID:8140-1651759200-1651764600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: National Organic Research Agenda: Understanding Organic Grower Needs and Challenges Across the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) regularly surveys organic growers\, farmers\, ranchers across North America to understand their challenges and research needs. The findings are published in the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) report\, which informs OFRF research\, education and advocacy programs and has also historically served as a roadmap to inform the USDA and Congress on how to leverage public investments in organic research and technical assistance. In 2019\, OFRF surveyed over 1\,000 farmers and held 16 focus groups with both established certified organic growers and transitioning growers. In this presentation\, we will summarize the findings of the most recent NORA report. \nSurvey respondents provided input and perspectives on their current organic production systems\, including the use of regenerative soil health management practices\, water conservation\, organic inputs\, and organic seed. Findings confirm that organic producers lead the nation in adoption of soil health management and climate-friendly practices. The 2022 NORA also examines current farmer concerns in organic agriculture\, farmers’ preferred sources and modes for information-sharing\, and the impacts of COVID on organic producers. Respondents also shared their production and non-production challenges\, which OFRF then analyzed by region\, farming experience\, and race/ethnicity. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-national-organic-research-agenda-understanding-organic-grower-needs-and-challenges-across-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T193031Z
UID:8817-1648213200-1648227600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Breeding Carrots for Production\, Resilience\, Flavor\, and Fun in Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, you’ll learn fundamental concepts and strategies that are key to successful carrot breeding work. The presenters will cover basic genetics\, color expression\, trait expression and selection\, and demonstrate how to cut\, evaluate\, and select roots from a diverse array of orange and rainbow colored roots. Specific topics that will be addressed: \n\nWhich traits are straightforward to select for and which are not (more complex)\nStrategies to tease out environmental effects from genetic expression\nBasic color genetics – which colors are dominant and “easy to fix and work with” and which are more challenging\nWhen to stop – traits that are very difficult or “impossible” to select out or away from\nA word about male sterility – how it works in carrots (it’s naturally occurring) and what to do if\, or when\, it shows up\nRoot evaluation\, selection\, and storage
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/breeding-carrots-for-production-resilience-flavor-and-fun-in-organic-systems-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T193031Z
UID:7952-1648213200-1648227600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Breeding Carrots for Production\, Resilience\, Flavor\, and Fun in Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, you’ll learn fundamental concepts and strategies that are key to successful carrot breeding work. The presenters will cover basic genetics\, color expression\, trait expression and selection\, and demonstrate how to cut\, evaluate\, and select roots from a diverse array of orange and rainbow colored roots. Specific topics that will be addressed: \n\nWhich traits are straightforward to select for and which are not (more complex)\nStrategies to tease out environmental effects from genetic expression\nBasic color genetics – which colors are dominant and “easy to fix and work with” and which are more challenging\nWhen to stop – traits that are very difficult or “impossible” to select out or away from\nA word about male sterility – how it works in carrots (it’s naturally occurring) and what to do if\, or when\, it shows up\nRoot evaluation\, selection\, and storage
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/breeding-carrots-for-production-resilience-flavor-and-fun-in-organic-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T174036Z
CREATED:20220121T174036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T174036Z
UID:7623-1648058400-1648065600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nAsk ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a garden; it gives us a place to relax or play or drink wine with friends. However\, simple beauty is not always enough\, and in the modern era complicated issues such as sustainability and food stability are becoming more commonplace. Which plants will have the greatest ecological impacts? Which edibles are resistant to diseases and pests? What if you could have it all? A beautiful\, edible landscape that also supports the local ecosystem. \nJoin Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author and photographer of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Ecological Horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, to learn how low-maintenance native plants can feed us and wildlife together. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-for-us-and-them-how-edible-native-plants-can-feed-us-and-wildlife-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T174036Z
CREATED:20220121T174036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T174036Z
UID:8816-1648058400-1648065600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nAsk ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a garden; it gives us a place to relax or play or drink wine with friends. However\, simple beauty is not always enough\, and in the modern era complicated issues such as sustainability and food stability are becoming more commonplace. Which plants will have the greatest ecological impacts? Which edibles are resistant to diseases and pests? What if you could have it all? A beautiful\, edible landscape that also supports the local ecosystem. \nJoin Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author and photographer of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Ecological Horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, to learn how low-maintenance native plants can feed us and wildlife together. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-for-us-and-them-how-edible-native-plants-can-feed-us-and-wildlife-together-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T103000
DTSTAMP:20220121T173712Z
CREATED:20220121T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T173712Z
UID:7619-1645606800-1645612200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online: Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration: Fortifying The Living Seed Bank
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Ecotype Project has created a model for native plants material development utilizing the ecoregional framework to ensure we are- planting the right plants in the right place. The truly local seed supply chain begins with trained botanists that wild-collect ecotypic seed\, which is grown out as a specialty crop by organic farmers in founder plots\, then cleaned and made commercially available to our nursery partners & by our farmer-led seed collective: Eco59. \nThe initiative’s intention is to repair local seed sheds to collectively re-wild the fragmented landscapes- by fortifying the living seed banks- the soils\, of our shared ecological corridors. \nCost: $25 \nClick here to register for this online presentation \n  \nAbout Sefra Alexandra \nThe Seed Huntress – is an endurance race ethnobotanist on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated lands through seed conservation. Sefra leads – The Ecotype Project – to amplify the amount of truly local native seed available for ecological restoration\, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast\, USA. In 2020 she began BOATanical.org where she guides expeditions that are paddlin’ for the pollinators\, planting native plants by boat along riparian corridors. Sefra holds her M.A.T. in agroecological education from Cornell University\, is a fellow of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\, a WINGS WorldQuest expedition flag carrier\, member of the Explorers Club and runs a wilderness skill school-The Readiness Collective- with her twin brother.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-fortifying-the-living-seed-bank/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T103000
DTSTAMP:20220121T173712Z
CREATED:20220121T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T173712Z
UID:8815-1645606800-1645612200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online: Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration: Fortifying The Living Seed Bank
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Ecotype Project has created a model for native plants material development utilizing the ecoregional framework to ensure we are- planting the right plants in the right place. The truly local seed supply chain begins with trained botanists that wild-collect ecotypic seed\, which is grown out as a specialty crop by organic farmers in founder plots\, then cleaned and made commercially available to our nursery partners & by our farmer-led seed collective: Eco59. \nThe initiative’s intention is to repair local seed sheds to collectively re-wild the fragmented landscapes- by fortifying the living seed banks- the soils\, of our shared ecological corridors. \nCost: $25 \nClick here to register for this online presentation \n  \nAbout Sefra Alexandra \nThe Seed Huntress – is an endurance race ethnobotanist on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated lands through seed conservation. Sefra leads – The Ecotype Project – to amplify the amount of truly local native seed available for ecological restoration\, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast\, USA. In 2020 she began BOATanical.org where she guides expeditions that are paddlin’ for the pollinators\, planting native plants by boat along riparian corridors. Sefra holds her M.A.T. in agroecological education from Cornell University\, is a fellow of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\, a WINGS WorldQuest expedition flag carrier\, member of the Explorers Club and runs a wilderness skill school-The Readiness Collective- with her twin brother.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-fortifying-the-living-seed-bank-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000
DTSTAMP:20220110T223926Z
CREATED:20220110T223926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T223926Z
UID:8813-1644660000-1647684000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series 2022 presented by NHS of New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you or a loved one a gardener who can’t wait for the ground to thaw? Prepare for Spring with NHS New Haven’s 6-class organic vegetable gardening series taught by Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk! All classes are virtual and take place on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. \nFor many New Haven residents\, food security is elusive. We like to do our part in helping neighbors grow fresh\, healthy organic produce\, in soil that’s been tested for lead and other contaminants. That’s why every year we offer this series for free to New Haven community gardeners\, and we offer a help-a-neighbor rate for those who would like to help us make additional scholarships available. \nFebruary 12: Soils and Composting – The most important component for a successful garden is soil health. Learn how to make your own compost and everything else you need to keep your soil healthy for the most productive garden. \nFebruary 19: Garden Planning & Season Extenders – Ensure a long and productive growing year with row covers\, organic mulch\, cold frames and more! Get the most out of even a small garden space. \nFebruary 26: Cool Weather Crops – Start your garden as soon as the soil thaws\, even in mid-March! This class covers how and when to plant cool weather crops and manage their pests and diseases. \nMarch 5: Warm Weather Crops – Learn how to make the best of our growing season including which warm weather crops are best started indoors\, which can be direct seeded\, what conditions and fertilizers each crop prefers and how to fight their pests and diseases organically. \nMarch 12: Seed Starting – Start your own seedlings! Learn about when to start indoor seedlings\, watering\, using lights\, and dealing with common problems. We will also review which crops can be planted directly outdoors and when. \nMarch 19: Essential Flowers & Herbs for Vegetable Gardens – Flowers and herbs attract pollinators and beneficial insects to help keep your garden healthy and productive. Learn about the best flowers and herbs for your garden\, how to plant them and the conditions they need to help you in your garden.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-gardening-series-2022-presented-by-nhs-of-new-haven-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000
DTSTAMP:20220110T223926Z
CREATED:20220110T223926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T223926Z
UID:7537-1644660000-1647684000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series 2022 presented by NHS of New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you or a loved one a gardener who can’t wait for the ground to thaw? Prepare for Spring with NHS New Haven’s 6-class organic vegetable gardening series taught by Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk! All classes are virtual and take place on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. \nFor many New Haven residents\, food security is elusive. We like to do our part in helping neighbors grow fresh\, healthy organic produce\, in soil that’s been tested for lead and other contaminants. That’s why every year we offer this series for free to New Haven community gardeners\, and we offer a help-a-neighbor rate for those who would like to help us make additional scholarships available. \nFebruary 12: Soils and Composting – The most important component for a successful garden is soil health. Learn how to make your own compost and everything else you need to keep your soil healthy for the most productive garden. \nFebruary 19: Garden Planning & Season Extenders – Ensure a long and productive growing year with row covers\, organic mulch\, cold frames and more! Get the most out of even a small garden space. \nFebruary 26: Cool Weather Crops – Start your garden as soon as the soil thaws\, even in mid-March! This class covers how and when to plant cool weather crops and manage their pests and diseases. \nMarch 5: Warm Weather Crops – Learn how to make the best of our growing season including which warm weather crops are best started indoors\, which can be direct seeded\, what conditions and fertilizers each crop prefers and how to fight their pests and diseases organically. \nMarch 12: Seed Starting – Start your own seedlings! Learn about when to start indoor seedlings\, watering\, using lights\, and dealing with common problems. We will also review which crops can be planted directly outdoors and when. \nMarch 19: Essential Flowers & Herbs for Vegetable Gardens – Flowers and herbs attract pollinators and beneficial insects to help keep your garden healthy and productive. Learn about the best flowers and herbs for your garden\, how to plant them and the conditions they need to help you in your garden.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-gardening-series-2022-presented-by-nhs-of-new-haven/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220331
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UID:8814-1643155200-1648684799@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Spray Safe\, Spray Well/Rocía Con Cuidado\, Rocía Bien
DESCRIPTION:Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free eight-part\, bilingual\, winter workshop series focused on the basics of when and how to use OMRI-listed pesticides on your vegetables farm. Participants in Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture will also have the opportunity to receive individual on-farm follow-up support from the project team in the spring and summer of 2022. \nBeginning and organic farmers are often disinterested in discussing pesticide use on the farm. However\, investing time in improving your spray programs and equipment can help you to spray more safely\, more effectively\, and less often. \nLos agricultores principiantes y de vegetales orgánicos suelen no tener mucho interés en hablar del uso de pesticidas en el rancho. Sin embargo\, invertir tiempo en mejorar sus programas y maquinaria de rociar le puede ayudar a rociar de forma más segura\, más eficaz\, y a rociar menos en general. Acompáñenos en esta serie de ocho talleres bilingües este invierno enfocados en los aspectos básicos de cuándo y cómo utilizar los pesticidas orgánicos listados en el OMRI en su rancho. Participantes en el este de Nueva York también tendrán la oportunidad de recibir apoyo individual en su rancho de nuestro equipo en la primavera y el verano de 2022.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/spray-safe-spray-well-rocia-con-cuidado-rocia-bien-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTSTAMP:20220113T131407Z
CREATED:20220113T131407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T131407Z
UID:7555-1643155200-1648684799@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Spray Safe\, Spray Well/Rocía Con Cuidado\, Rocía Bien
DESCRIPTION:Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for this free eight-part\, bilingual\, winter workshop series focused on the basics of when and how to use OMRI-listed pesticides on your vegetables farm. Participants in Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture will also have the opportunity to receive individual on-farm follow-up support from the project team in the spring and summer of 2022. \nBeginning and organic farmers are often disinterested in discussing pesticide use on the farm. However\, investing time in improving your spray programs and equipment can help you to spray more safely\, more effectively\, and less often. \nLos agricultores principiantes y de vegetales orgánicos suelen no tener mucho interés en hablar del uso de pesticidas en el rancho. Sin embargo\, invertir tiempo en mejorar sus programas y maquinaria de rociar le puede ayudar a rociar de forma más segura\, más eficaz\, y a rociar menos en general. Acompáñenos en esta serie de ocho talleres bilingües este invierno enfocados en los aspectos básicos de cuándo y cómo utilizar los pesticidas orgánicos listados en el OMRI en su rancho. Participantes en el este de Nueva York también tendrán la oportunidad de recibir apoyo individual en su rancho de nuestro equipo en la primavera y el verano de 2022.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/spray-safe-spray-well-rocia-con-cuidado-rocia-bien/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000
DTSTAMP:20211213T133930Z
CREATED:20211213T133930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T133930Z
UID:8812-1639504800-1639508400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Compaction Mitigation with No-Till Practices
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the role of minimum tillage and cover crops in compaction mitigation of farm soil. \nTuesday December 14\, 2021 ~ 6:00-7:00pm ~ Online \nJoin NOFA/MASS online to learn from Freedom Food Farm’s manager Chuck Currie and Maggie Payne\, from NRCS. Chuck will give us an overview of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock and to grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. Maggie and Chuck will discuss various practices and their effects on compaction. \nThroughout the event we will: \nLearn about Freedom Food Farm’s various tillage reduction strategies\nDiscuss the effects of soil compaction and mitigation techniques\nLearn about soil health indicators you can measure with simple and low cost tools on your own farm\nAbout the Speakers \nChuck Currie (he/him) manages the Freedom Food Farm’s grain & compost production as well as the livestock. He has farmed for over 15 years and has taught many workshops on organic\, regenerative farming in New England. \nAfter completing a B.S. in Plant\, Soil\, and Insect Science from UMass in 2005\, he worked at Red Fire Farm in Granby\, MA for three years before starting his own farm in Vermont. After four years farming in Vermont\, Chuck moved back to Southeastern Massachusetts with the goal of providing equal access to good food in more urban communities\, and to be closer to family and friends. He started Freedom Food Farm in 2012 on leased land in Johnston\, RI and moved to the farm in Raynham\, MA in 2014. \nMaggie Payne (she/her) is the State Soil Scientist for Massachusetts USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). After graduating from URI with an M.S. in Environmental Science\, she has worked as a soil scientist and soil conservationist for NRCS in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for 15 years. Maggie’s work has involved mapping and study of coastal soils and habitats\, terrestrial soil carbon sequestration\, wetland restoration\, and on-farm soil health practices.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compaction-mitigation-with-no-till-practices-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000
DTSTAMP:20211213T133930Z
CREATED:20211213T133930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T133930Z
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SUMMARY:Compaction Mitigation with No-Till Practices
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the role of minimum tillage and cover crops in compaction mitigation of farm soil. \nTuesday December 14\, 2021 ~ 6:00-7:00pm ~ Online \nJoin NOFA/MASS online to learn from Freedom Food Farm’s manager Chuck Currie and Maggie Payne\, from NRCS. Chuck will give us an overview of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock and to grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. Maggie and Chuck will discuss various practices and their effects on compaction. \nThroughout the event we will: \nLearn about Freedom Food Farm’s various tillage reduction strategies\nDiscuss the effects of soil compaction and mitigation techniques\nLearn about soil health indicators you can measure with simple and low cost tools on your own farm\nAbout the Speakers \nChuck Currie (he/him) manages the Freedom Food Farm’s grain & compost production as well as the livestock. He has farmed for over 15 years and has taught many workshops on organic\, regenerative farming in New England. \nAfter completing a B.S. in Plant\, Soil\, and Insect Science from UMass in 2005\, he worked at Red Fire Farm in Granby\, MA for three years before starting his own farm in Vermont. After four years farming in Vermont\, Chuck moved back to Southeastern Massachusetts with the goal of providing equal access to good food in more urban communities\, and to be closer to family and friends. He started Freedom Food Farm in 2012 on leased land in Johnston\, RI and moved to the farm in Raynham\, MA in 2014. \nMaggie Payne (she/her) is the State Soil Scientist for Massachusetts USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). After graduating from URI with an M.S. in Environmental Science\, she has worked as a soil scientist and soil conservationist for NRCS in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for 15 years. Maggie’s work has involved mapping and study of coastal soils and habitats\, terrestrial soil carbon sequestration\, wetland restoration\, and on-farm soil health practices.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compaction-mitigation-with-no-till-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T130000
DTSTAMP:20210823T150223Z
CREATED:20210823T150223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T150223Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience
DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nWebinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience\n\nWed\, October 13 @ 12:00 pm EDT – 1:00 pm EDT\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nThis program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, ASLA\, MALP and NOFA.  \nUp your understanding of the part soil plays in developing resilient landscapes. Join Dr. Yamily Zavala for this presentation that provides an overview of soil health. Learn the properties of healthy\, resilient soils; find out how we assess soil health; and discover the importance of soil biology in the development of soil resilience. \nDr. Yamily Zavala is a Crop and Soil Nutrient Management Specialist and has managed the Chinook Applied Research Association’s (CARA) crop and soil program for the past seven years. Prior to joining the CARA staff\, she was a crop production consultant based out of Ottawa where project work took her to Central and South America as well as points in the south and west of Africa. Early in her career\, Dr. Zavala was a Soil Scientist for the National Agricultural Research Foundation at the Tachira State Research Center in Venezuela. Her extensive international experience in restoring soil fertility and improving cropping systems is supported by an education focused on agriculture and soils. She obtained an Agricultural Engineering degree at a university located in the Venezuelan Andes Mountains. She earned a master’s degree from Missouri University in Agronomy (with a minor in Soil Science) and earned a PhD in Soil and Plant Nutrition from Cornell University. In addition to applied research projects\, she manages CARA’s Soil Health Lab (CSHL)\, the first lab of its kind in Western Canada. The CSHL focuses on the evaluation of physical and biological soil properties and allows producers the opportunity for hands-on evaluation of their soils.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-understanding-soil-health-and-its-principles-for-improving-landscape-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T130000
DTSTAMP:20210823T150223Z
CREATED:20210823T150223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T150223Z
UID:7158-1634126400-1634130000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience
DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nWebinar: Understanding Soil Health and Its Principles for Improving Landscape Resilience\n\nWed\, October 13 @ 12:00 pm EDT – 1:00 pm EDT\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nThis program has been granted Continuing Education Credits by APLD\, ASLA\, MALP and NOFA.  \nUp your understanding of the part soil plays in developing resilient landscapes. Join Dr. Yamily Zavala for this presentation that provides an overview of soil health. Learn the properties of healthy\, resilient soils; find out how we assess soil health; and discover the importance of soil biology in the development of soil resilience. \nDr. Yamily Zavala is a Crop and Soil Nutrient Management Specialist and has managed the Chinook Applied Research Association’s (CARA) crop and soil program for the past seven years. Prior to joining the CARA staff\, she was a crop production consultant based out of Ottawa where project work took her to Central and South America as well as points in the south and west of Africa. Early in her career\, Dr. Zavala was a Soil Scientist for the National Agricultural Research Foundation at the Tachira State Research Center in Venezuela. Her extensive international experience in restoring soil fertility and improving cropping systems is supported by an education focused on agriculture and soils. She obtained an Agricultural Engineering degree at a university located in the Venezuelan Andes Mountains. She earned a master’s degree from Missouri University in Agronomy (with a minor in Soil Science) and earned a PhD in Soil and Plant Nutrition from Cornell University. In addition to applied research projects\, she manages CARA’s Soil Health Lab (CSHL)\, the first lab of its kind in Western Canada. The CSHL focuses on the evaluation of physical and biological soil properties and allows producers the opportunity for hands-on evaluation of their soils.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-understanding-soil-health-and-its-principles-for-improving-landscape-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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