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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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CREATED:20220420T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193822Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
DTSTAMP:20220514T131459Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T174036Z
CREATED:20220121T174036Z
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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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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTSTAMP:20220113T131407Z
CREATED:20220113T131407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T131407Z
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000
DTSTAMP:20211213T133930Z
CREATED:20211213T133930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T133930Z
UID:7421-1639504800-1639508400@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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T130000
DTSTAMP:20210823T150223Z
CREATED:20210823T150223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T150223Z
UID:8805-1634126400-1634130000@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T203000
DTSTAMP:20211003T000207Z
CREATED:20211003T000207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T000207Z
UID:8808-1633460400-1633465800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:3-Part Webinar Series:  Food Entrepreunership 101
DESCRIPTION:NOFA/NY Hosts:  A 3-part webinar series: \nNew York Small Scale Food Processors Association is pleased to announce the first in a series of webinars in October 2021\, to assist farmers\, chefs\, and food entrepreneurs in learning the building blocks to run a successful food business. \nLed by recognized leaders in the small-scale food production industry\, members of NYSSFPA will lead participants through the mindset and legal requirements to begin. The first 3-part webinar will address the tools needed to price your product profitably\, and how to showcase your product in the best light to generate revenue.  \nUpon registration\, you will receive worksheets to assist you during the sessions. Please note that the one-time registration fee covers all three workshops. Here is a description of each session\, which builds upon the previous.  \nSESSION 1: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO RUN A FOOD BUSINESS?\nOCTOBER 5\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nYou have a dream. Now give yourself a practical step-by-step roadmap to turn your business into a reality. This session includes: \nBusiness readiness: Acquiring the focus and mindset to be an entrepreneur.\nCommitment:  Time management that a business requires to get off the ground and run effectively.\nSelf-assessment: Looking for help and identifying resources including capital and technical assistance.\nLegal Structures: Choosing the right one for your business.\nInsurance: It is mandatory. How much will your specific enterprise need and what will it cost?\nLicensing: All food products must be licensed. Which one do you need to produce and market your product? \nSESSION 2: PRICING FOR PROFIT\nOCTOBER 12\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nYou are taking your prized recipe\, turning your passion into a business. You need to make sure you generate a profit on each unit you sell. Pricing is important – not only to make money\, but to understand how to market your product. In this workshop\, you will learn how to price accurately (It is not hard once you know the method)\, and how to understand your competition so you stand out and sell. This session includes: \nRecipe weight conversion: Learn how to convert from cups and teaspoons to ounces or grams.\nFiguring out ingredient costs.\nPricing formulas:  Price differential for wholesale versus retail.\nReview of Pricing Sheet: Creating a pricing chart for each recipe. \nSESSION 3: SUCCESSFUL MARKETING\nOCTOBER 19\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nMaking your product unique. Identify and reach your target market using demographic data and direct observation. Focus on presentation; online\, retail/wholesale\, or direct. This session includes: \nSelling requirements for specific venues.\nStorytelling:  Tell your story to connect to your target audience; in person\, through packaging\, through social media.\nComparison chart: Who or what is your competition? Setting yourself apart.\nThere are two prices: member and nonmember. The nonmember price of $100 includes the membership fee for the rest of 2021 so you can experience the benefits of the organization for the last few months of the year. The member price of $20 can be accessed by emailing our organization for the promo code to apply at checkout.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/food-entrepreunership-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T203000
DTSTAMP:20211003T000207Z
CREATED:20211003T000207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T000207Z
UID:7232-1633460400-1633465800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:3-Part Webinar Series:  Food Entrepreunership 101
DESCRIPTION:NOFA/NY Hosts:  A 3-part webinar series: \nNew York Small Scale Food Processors Association is pleased to announce the first in a series of webinars in October 2021\, to assist farmers\, chefs\, and food entrepreneurs in learning the building blocks to run a successful food business. \nLed by recognized leaders in the small-scale food production industry\, members of NYSSFPA will lead participants through the mindset and legal requirements to begin. The first 3-part webinar will address the tools needed to price your product profitably\, and how to showcase your product in the best light to generate revenue.  \nUpon registration\, you will receive worksheets to assist you during the sessions. Please note that the one-time registration fee covers all three workshops. Here is a description of each session\, which builds upon the previous.  \nSESSION 1: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO RUN A FOOD BUSINESS?\nOCTOBER 5\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nYou have a dream. Now give yourself a practical step-by-step roadmap to turn your business into a reality. This session includes: \nBusiness readiness: Acquiring the focus and mindset to be an entrepreneur.\nCommitment:  Time management that a business requires to get off the ground and run effectively.\nSelf-assessment: Looking for help and identifying resources including capital and technical assistance.\nLegal Structures: Choosing the right one for your business.\nInsurance: It is mandatory. How much will your specific enterprise need and what will it cost?\nLicensing: All food products must be licensed. Which one do you need to produce and market your product? \nSESSION 2: PRICING FOR PROFIT\nOCTOBER 12\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nYou are taking your prized recipe\, turning your passion into a business. You need to make sure you generate a profit on each unit you sell. Pricing is important – not only to make money\, but to understand how to market your product. In this workshop\, you will learn how to price accurately (It is not hard once you know the method)\, and how to understand your competition so you stand out and sell. This session includes: \nRecipe weight conversion: Learn how to convert from cups and teaspoons to ounces or grams.\nFiguring out ingredient costs.\nPricing formulas:  Price differential for wholesale versus retail.\nReview of Pricing Sheet: Creating a pricing chart for each recipe. \nSESSION 3: SUCCESSFUL MARKETING\nOCTOBER 19\, 2021\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST \nMaking your product unique. Identify and reach your target market using demographic data and direct observation. Focus on presentation; online\, retail/wholesale\, or direct. This session includes: \nSelling requirements for specific venues.\nStorytelling:  Tell your story to connect to your target audience; in person\, through packaging\, through social media.\nComparison chart: Who or what is your competition? Setting yourself apart.\nThere are two prices: member and nonmember. The nonmember price of $100 includes the membership fee for the rest of 2021 so you can experience the benefits of the organization for the last few months of the year. The member price of $20 can be accessed by emailing our organization for the promo code to apply at checkout.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/food-entrepreunership-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20210821T114356Z
CREATED:20210821T114356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T114356Z
UID:7146-1631354400-1631361600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Year Round Green House Production
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NOFA New Jersey\, this virtual webinar is all about producing food year-round\, in a greenhouse. \nA century ago New Jersey greenhouses produced vegetables all winter long\, with manure hotbeds\, forcing of blanched shoots\, and other techniques. Today gardeners and farmers are re-learning how to produce food all winter with little or no heating required. This workshop will cover insulated bioshelters\, winter vegetables in unheated greenhouses\, growing subtropical and warm-temperate fruits like pomegranates\, citrus\, and more. Eric Toensmeier will be teaching this virtual class. Get ready for Winter with NOFA-NJ! Saturday\, September 11 from 10 AM-Noon.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/year-round-green-house-production/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20210821T114356Z
CREATED:20210821T114356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T114356Z
UID:8803-1631354400-1631361600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Year Round Green House Production
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by NOFA New Jersey\, this virtual webinar is all about producing food year-round\, in a greenhouse. \nA century ago New Jersey greenhouses produced vegetables all winter long\, with manure hotbeds\, forcing of blanched shoots\, and other techniques. Today gardeners and farmers are re-learning how to produce food all winter with little or no heating required. This workshop will cover insulated bioshelters\, winter vegetables in unheated greenhouses\, growing subtropical and warm-temperate fruits like pomegranates\, citrus\, and more. Eric Toensmeier will be teaching this virtual class. Get ready for Winter with NOFA-NJ! Saturday\, September 11 from 10 AM-Noon.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/year-round-green-house-production-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T191500
DTSTAMP:20210823T141521Z
CREATED:20210823T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T141521Z
UID:8804-1631210400-1631214900@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Loving and Cooking with your CSA-Cherry Grove Farm
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NJ\, The Suppers Program\, and Jammin’ Crepes are working together to offer a Cooking class which celebrates the NJ Organic CSA and seven NJ farms who have a CSA program.  Every second Thursday of the month\, Tony Kennette will introduce you to another NJ Organic farm\, and Kim Rizk of Jammin’ Crepes will cook from the farms CSA box. The charge for this event is $15 for one class or $60 for the whole series.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/loving-and-cooking-with-your-csa-cherry-grove-farm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Loving and Cooking with your CSA-Cherry Grove Farm
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NJ\, The Suppers Program\, and Jammin’ Crepes are working together to offer a Cooking class which celebrates the NJ Organic CSA and seven NJ farms who have a CSA program.  Every second Thursday of the month\, Tony Kennette will introduce you to another NJ Organic farm\, and Kim Rizk of Jammin’ Crepes will cook from the farms CSA box. The charge for this event is $15 for one class or $60 for the whole series.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/loving-and-cooking-with-your-csa-cherry-grove-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T133000
DTSTAMP:20210501T151122Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Organic Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY for one of our virtual 2021 Field Days! In this webinar\, we’ll provide an overview of what beginning farmers need to know when establishing an organic farm\, including startup costs\, equipment\, and planting plans\, hosted by Farmer-to-Farmer Mentor\, Don Cimato\, of Homecoming Farm. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-qgrjkoEtGpMnGO-_OTvgtql4IELbsd
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-organic-farm-planning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T133000
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CREATED:20210501T151122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T151122Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Organic Farm Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA-NY for one of our virtual 2021 Field Days! In this webinar\, we’ll provide an overview of what beginning farmers need to know when establishing an organic farm\, including startup costs\, equipment\, and planting plans\, hosted by Farmer-to-Farmer Mentor\, Don Cimato\, of Homecoming Farm. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-qgrjkoEtGpMnGO-_OTvgtql4IELbsd
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-organic-farm-planning-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20210426T115525Z
CREATED:20210426T115525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T115525Z
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SUMMARY:The Otherworldly Magic of Tree Communication
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday will be lovely weather!  Grab your sandwich\, bring your laptop outside and join us on this fascinating lecture about how trees actually chat with each other and the world around them.  Forest ecosystems are held together by relationships among individual trees and between trees and other organisms. Contrary to traditional forest management models that focus on competition between trees\, there is a richness of interactions in a healthy forest. In particular\, the amazing ways that trees communicate and cooperate with each other seem almost like otherworldly magic.  Maybe we can learn how to be better listeners too? \nJoin the Aspetuck Land Trust’s special guest speaker forest scientist Dr. Charlotte Pyle for a fascinating lunch and learn talk… you’ll never look at trees the same way again! \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-otherworldly-magic-of-tree-communication-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20210426T115525Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T115525Z
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SUMMARY:The Otherworldly Magic of Tree Communication
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday will be lovely weather!  Grab your sandwich\, bring your laptop outside and join us on this fascinating lecture about how trees actually chat with each other and the world around them.  Forest ecosystems are held together by relationships among individual trees and between trees and other organisms. Contrary to traditional forest management models that focus on competition between trees\, there is a richness of interactions in a healthy forest. In particular\, the amazing ways that trees communicate and cooperate with each other seem almost like otherworldly magic.  Maybe we can learn how to be better listeners too? \nJoin the Aspetuck Land Trust’s special guest speaker forest scientist Dr. Charlotte Pyle for a fascinating lunch and learn talk… you’ll never look at trees the same way again! \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-otherworldly-magic-of-tree-communication/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/C851FE42-E01A-4E8B-AD18-7D8B6A03523F.jpg
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