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SUMMARY:Easy Crop Budgets For Farm Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Join The Farmer’s Office for this live webinar. They’ll show you how to find all the data you need – from harvest yields to direct costs to labor expenses.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nYou know the information is out there… and if you could just pull it all together\, you know you could figure out your cost of production and better set prices. But where do you find all the information? And how do you organize it into something meaningful? \nIn this live webinar\, we’ll show you how to find all the data you need – from harvest yields to direct costs to labor expenses; QuickBooks to Excel – and how to put it all together so that you know what is profitable and what isn’t. \nWe know what you’re thinking: you’ve got 60 crops in the field (not counting all the varieties you grow)\, a number of different sales outlets from CSA to farmers markets to restaurant sales. And a crew of folks you need to keep in line. Who’s got the time!? We’ll show you how! At the end of the webinar\, we’ll share with you our excel spreadsheet so you can apply these tools to your own business. \nJulia Shanks (The Farmer’s Office) and Dan Brisebois (The Farmer Spreadsheet Academy) team up to show you how to get your crop plan and your bookkeeping systems to play nicely and shed some clarity on what is actually making profits on your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/easy-crop-budgets-for-farm-profitability-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Easy Crop Budgets For Farm Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Join The Farmer’s Office for this live webinar. They’ll show you how to find all the data you need – from harvest yields to direct costs to labor expenses.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nYou know the information is out there… and if you could just pull it all together\, you know you could figure out your cost of production and better set prices. But where do you find all the information? And how do you organize it into something meaningful? \nIn this live webinar\, we’ll show you how to find all the data you need – from harvest yields to direct costs to labor expenses; QuickBooks to Excel – and how to put it all together so that you know what is profitable and what isn’t. \nWe know what you’re thinking: you’ve got 60 crops in the field (not counting all the varieties you grow)\, a number of different sales outlets from CSA to farmers markets to restaurant sales. And a crew of folks you need to keep in line. Who’s got the time!? We’ll show you how! At the end of the webinar\, we’ll share with you our excel spreadsheet so you can apply these tools to your own business. \nJulia Shanks (The Farmer’s Office) and Dan Brisebois (The Farmer Spreadsheet Academy) team up to show you how to get your crop plan and your bookkeeping systems to play nicely and shed some clarity on what is actually making profits on your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/easy-crop-budgets-for-farm-profitability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T140000
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SUMMARY:Insect Vectored Viruses and Their Management in Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar on insect-vectored viruses in vegetables and how to manage them!  It’s free and open to everyone\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z_ydWiHWQli59OJpfRo-ww \n \nAbout the Webinar\nThis webinar is part of a series of 4 webinars on biological control in vegetables as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule. This webinar will focus on managing viruses in tomato and squash. \n\n\nThe tobacco thrips (Frankliniella fusca) and the western flower thrips (F. occidentalis) are principal vectors of tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) in tomato in the spring season. The sweetpotato whitefly\, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) is another important pest affecting vegetable production in the fall season. Whiteflies also transmits a suite of viruses.\nThrips-transmitted TSWV causes a severe disease –spotted wilt in tomato in the spring. This problem is largely contained due to the use of resistant cultivars.  However\, resistant cultivars do not affect thrips\, and management of direct feeding by thrips remains a concern. Late season feeding particularly on fruits has garnered a lot of attention\, as fruits often display feeding scars and ringspots due to TSWV infection even in resistant cultivars.\nTomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is arguably the most important pathogen affecting tomato production in the fall. Numerous TYLCV-resistant cultivars are currently available. TYLCV-resistant cultivars are not immune to TYLCV but exhibit mild symptoms following TYLCV infection. They do not possess any resistance to whiteflies. Consequently\, they cannot serve as a standalone management option. It becomes even more critical to manage whiteflies on tomato in organic settings.\nWhiteflies transmit viruses viz.\, squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV)\, cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV)\, and cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV) to squash. Unlike tomato\, there is no available host resistance in squash.\nIn this study\, we explored the usefulness of Phytoseiulus persimilis\, a specialist predator on the management of thrips- and whitefly-transmitted viruses in tomato and squash. Field trials were conducted in spring and fall of 2019 and 2020. Results of those trials will be discussed in the webinar.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nRajagopalbabu Srinivasan\, Professor\, Dept. of Entomology\, UGA\, 1109 Experiment Street\, Griffin\, GA 30223-1797\, babusri@uga.edu\, 770-229-3099\, fax 770-228-7287.\nHe conducts basic and applied research on important thrips\, whitefly\, and aphid-transmitted plant viruses affecting several crops in Georgia. His lab is currently involved in studying the process of virus transmission by vectors and management of insect-transmitted viruses. \nBhabesh Dutta\, Associate Professor\, Department of Plant Pathology\, UGA\, 0105 Horticulture Bldg. Tifton\, GA 31793\, bhabesh@uga.edu\, (229) 386-7495\, Fax:  229-386-7415. His extension program focuses on the management of the multitude of plant diseases that affect over 20 different vegetable crops produced in Georgia. Research efforts include developing novel management practices including conventional\, micronutrients\, and nanotechnology-based formulations that up-regulate plant defense responses. \nTimothy Coolong\, Associate Professor\, Horticulture Department\, UGA\, 1111 Plant ScienceBuilding\, 120 Carlton Street\, Athens\, GA 30602\, tcoolong@uga.edu\, 706-542-2471\, Fax: 706-542-0624. His program focuses on serving the vegetable industry in Georgia by conducting outreach and applied research focusing on innovative tactics for vegetable production. His interests are varied and include irrigation and fertility management\, plasticulture systems\, postharvest evaluation\,\nand germplasm evaluation in more than a dozen crops. He is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to solving problems facing vegetable growers. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPublished December 28\, 2020 \n\n\nThis is an eOrganic article and was reviewed for compliance with National Organic Program regulations by members of the eOrganic community. Always check with your organic certification agency before adopting new practices or using new materials. For more information\, refer to eOrganic’s articles on organic certification.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/insect-vectored-viruses-and-their-management-in-vegetables-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Insect Vectored Viruses and Their Management in Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar on insect-vectored viruses in vegetables and how to manage them!  It’s free and open to everyone\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z_ydWiHWQli59OJpfRo-ww \n \nAbout the Webinar\nThis webinar is part of a series of 4 webinars on biological control in vegetables as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule. This webinar will focus on managing viruses in tomato and squash. \n\n\nThe tobacco thrips (Frankliniella fusca) and the western flower thrips (F. occidentalis) are principal vectors of tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) in tomato in the spring season. The sweetpotato whitefly\, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) is another important pest affecting vegetable production in the fall season. Whiteflies also transmits a suite of viruses.\nThrips-transmitted TSWV causes a severe disease –spotted wilt in tomato in the spring. This problem is largely contained due to the use of resistant cultivars.  However\, resistant cultivars do not affect thrips\, and management of direct feeding by thrips remains a concern. Late season feeding particularly on fruits has garnered a lot of attention\, as fruits often display feeding scars and ringspots due to TSWV infection even in resistant cultivars.\nTomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is arguably the most important pathogen affecting tomato production in the fall. Numerous TYLCV-resistant cultivars are currently available. TYLCV-resistant cultivars are not immune to TYLCV but exhibit mild symptoms following TYLCV infection. They do not possess any resistance to whiteflies. Consequently\, they cannot serve as a standalone management option. It becomes even more critical to manage whiteflies on tomato in organic settings.\nWhiteflies transmit viruses viz.\, squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV)\, cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV)\, and cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV) to squash. Unlike tomato\, there is no available host resistance in squash.\nIn this study\, we explored the usefulness of Phytoseiulus persimilis\, a specialist predator on the management of thrips- and whitefly-transmitted viruses in tomato and squash. Field trials were conducted in spring and fall of 2019 and 2020. Results of those trials will be discussed in the webinar.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nRajagopalbabu Srinivasan\, Professor\, Dept. of Entomology\, UGA\, 1109 Experiment Street\, Griffin\, GA 30223-1797\, babusri@uga.edu\, 770-229-3099\, fax 770-228-7287.\nHe conducts basic and applied research on important thrips\, whitefly\, and aphid-transmitted plant viruses affecting several crops in Georgia. His lab is currently involved in studying the process of virus transmission by vectors and management of insect-transmitted viruses. \nBhabesh Dutta\, Associate Professor\, Department of Plant Pathology\, UGA\, 0105 Horticulture Bldg. Tifton\, GA 31793\, bhabesh@uga.edu\, (229) 386-7495\, Fax:  229-386-7415. His extension program focuses on the management of the multitude of plant diseases that affect over 20 different vegetable crops produced in Georgia. Research efforts include developing novel management practices including conventional\, micronutrients\, and nanotechnology-based formulations that up-regulate plant defense responses. \nTimothy Coolong\, Associate Professor\, Horticulture Department\, UGA\, 1111 Plant ScienceBuilding\, 120 Carlton Street\, Athens\, GA 30602\, tcoolong@uga.edu\, 706-542-2471\, Fax: 706-542-0624. His program focuses on serving the vegetable industry in Georgia by conducting outreach and applied research focusing on innovative tactics for vegetable production. His interests are varied and include irrigation and fertility management\, plasticulture systems\, postharvest evaluation\,\nand germplasm evaluation in more than a dozen crops. He is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to solving problems facing vegetable growers. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPublished December 28\, 2020 \n\n\nThis is an eOrganic article and was reviewed for compliance with National Organic Program regulations by members of the eOrganic community. Always check with your organic certification agency before adopting new practices or using new materials. For more information\, refer to eOrganic’s articles on organic certification.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/insect-vectored-viruses-and-their-management-in-vegetables/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Garden Series - NHS of New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you a gardener who can’t wait for Spring? Join our 6-class organic vegetable gardening series with Advanced Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you or a loved one a gardener who can’t wait for the ground to thaw? Prepare for Spring with our 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. \nFebruary 6: 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 13: 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 20: 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. \nFebruary 27: 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 6: 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 13: Weeds: the Good\, the Bad\, and the Tasty – Some “weeds” are actually native wildflowers benefitting your vegetable garden’s pollinators. Some are invasive horrors with plans to take over your garden. And some are edible\, delicious little morsels that can be harvested and enjoyed.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-garden-series-nhs-of-new-haven-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20210105T131148Z
CREATED:20210105T131148Z
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UID:6458-1612605600-1612612800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Garden Series - NHS of New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you a gardener who can’t wait for Spring? Join our 6-class organic vegetable gardening series with Advanced Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you or a loved one a gardener who can’t wait for the ground to thaw? Prepare for Spring with our 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. \nFebruary 6: 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 13: 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 20: 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. \nFebruary 27: 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 6: 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 13: Weeds: the Good\, the Bad\, and the Tasty – Some “weeds” are actually native wildflowers benefitting your vegetable garden’s pollinators. Some are invasive horrors with plans to take over your garden. And some are edible\, delicious little morsels that can be harvested and enjoyed.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-garden-series-nhs-of-new-haven/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T163000
DTSTAMP:20201230T172342Z
CREATED:20201230T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T172342Z
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SUMMARY:Biological Control Options in Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar on biological control in organic vegetable production in February and March\, 2021!  It’s free and open to the public\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qg2Q22qfQRKkskaxH83feA \n \nAbout the Webinar\nThis webinar will introduce the audience to biological control strategies commonly employed in vegetable production against insects and mites. Topics to be discussed include biopesticides available for vegetable production and their target pests\, the benefits and shortcomings of biological control agent releases\, companion planting for attracting natural enemies\, and careful selection of insecticides or miticides that have minimal negative impacts on biological control agents. \nAbout the Presenters\nJC Chong is a professor and extension specialist\, and Gunn Gill is a post-doctoral research associate at Clemson University\, South Carolina. Chong and Gill and part of a OREI-supported research and extension team focusing on developing and implementing effective biological control programs for major pests in tomato and squash production system. \nMore Webinars on Biological Control in 2021\nThis webinar is part of a series of 4 webinars about biological control in organic vegetables as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule. \n\n\nPublished December 28\, 2020 \n\n\nThis is an eOrganic article and was reviewed for compliance with National Organic Program regulations by members of the eOrganic community. Always check with your organic certification agency before adopting new practices or using new materials. For more information\, refer to eOrganic’s articles on organic certification.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/biological-control-options-in-vegetable-production/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T163000
DTSTAMP:20201230T172342Z
CREATED:20201230T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T172342Z
UID:8770-1612360800-1612369800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Biological Control Options in Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar on biological control in organic vegetable production in February and March\, 2021!  It’s free and open to the public\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qg2Q22qfQRKkskaxH83feA \n \nAbout the Webinar\nThis webinar will introduce the audience to biological control strategies commonly employed in vegetable production against insects and mites. Topics to be discussed include biopesticides available for vegetable production and their target pests\, the benefits and shortcomings of biological control agent releases\, companion planting for attracting natural enemies\, and careful selection of insecticides or miticides that have minimal negative impacts on biological control agents. \nAbout the Presenters\nJC Chong is a professor and extension specialist\, and Gunn Gill is a post-doctoral research associate at Clemson University\, South Carolina. Chong and Gill and part of a OREI-supported research and extension team focusing on developing and implementing effective biological control programs for major pests in tomato and squash production system. \nMore Webinars on Biological Control in 2021\nThis webinar is part of a series of 4 webinars about biological control in organic vegetables as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule. \n\n\nPublished December 28\, 2020 \n\n\nThis is an eOrganic article and was reviewed for compliance with National Organic Program regulations by members of the eOrganic community. Always check with your organic certification agency before adopting new practices or using new materials. For more information\, refer to eOrganic’s articles on organic certification.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/biological-control-options-in-vegetable-production-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20201116T180333Z
CREATED:20201116T180333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T180333Z
UID:8765-1607162400-1607169600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Workshop - Soil Microscopy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we ‘zoom in’ on soil biology \nTopics Include: \n\nEffects of chemicals and tillage on soil life\nWays to bring soil ‘back to life’\nEvaluating soil structure\nStep-by-step instructions on using a microscope to study soil\, compost and compost tea\n\nA thriving soil biology is key to growing healthy\, nutrient dense food. We’ll take a look at how soil management practices affect microbes in the soil\, from tillage to cover crops\, to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. \n     \nMicroscopes can give us a new set of eyes to see what’s going on in our soil\, compost and compost tea. \nNo prior microscopy experience necessary.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/advanced-workshop-microscopy-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20201116T180333Z
CREATED:20201116T180333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T180333Z
UID:6184-1607162400-1607169600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Workshop - Soil Microscopy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we ‘zoom in’ on soil biology \nTopics Include: \n\nEffects of chemicals and tillage on soil life\nWays to bring soil ‘back to life’\nEvaluating soil structure\nStep-by-step instructions on using a microscope to study soil\, compost and compost tea\n\nA thriving soil biology is key to growing healthy\, nutrient dense food. We’ll take a look at how soil management practices affect microbes in the soil\, from tillage to cover crops\, to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. \n     \nMicroscopes can give us a new set of eyes to see what’s going on in our soil\, compost and compost tea. \nNo prior microscopy experience necessary.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/advanced-workshop-microscopy-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20201203T013506Z
CREATED:20201203T013506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T013506Z
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Webinar: Farming the Sound Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:*Become a member and gain exclusive access to this webinar.  Already a member? Check your email for a special invitation!  \nJoin us to dive into how regenerative ocean farming is restoring the health of the Sound and fighting climate change through sustainably raising seaweed and shellfish. Our special guest Kendall Barbery of Greenwave will explain how they are building a better future for farmers and the environment\, and why regenerative ocean farming can address a myriad environmental issues we face today including climate change\, destruction of marine ecosystems\, and plastic overconsumption. \nSave the Sound’s Director of Water Quality Peter Linderoth and Soundkeeper Bill Luceywill also highlight Save the Sound’s role in two exciting regional projects: an innovative nature-based solution to cleaner water using sugar kelp led by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and oyster reef restoration in the Bronx with City Island Oyster Reef Project.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/members-only-webinar-farming-the-sound-sustainably/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20201203T013506Z
CREATED:20201203T013506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T013506Z
UID:8769-1607083200-1607086800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Webinar: Farming the Sound Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:*Become a member and gain exclusive access to this webinar.  Already a member? Check your email for a special invitation!  \nJoin us to dive into how regenerative ocean farming is restoring the health of the Sound and fighting climate change through sustainably raising seaweed and shellfish. Our special guest Kendall Barbery of Greenwave will explain how they are building a better future for farmers and the environment\, and why regenerative ocean farming can address a myriad environmental issues we face today including climate change\, destruction of marine ecosystems\, and plastic overconsumption. \nSave the Sound’s Director of Water Quality Peter Linderoth and Soundkeeper Bill Luceywill also highlight Save the Sound’s role in two exciting regional projects: an innovative nature-based solution to cleaner water using sugar kelp led by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and oyster reef restoration in the Bronx with City Island Oyster Reef Project.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/members-only-webinar-farming-the-sound-sustainably-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T203000
DTSTAMP:20201130T061807Z
CREATED:20201130T061807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T061807Z
UID:8767-1606849200-1606854600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Bioremediation for Urban Soils
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the second of two evening events where we will learn from soil experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. In collaboration with the Mass Dept. of Ag. Resources we are tracking the results of our bioremediation test plots in several urban farming locations in Springfield Mass. During this live interactive event we will hear from our project bioremediation consultant Nance Klehm and Ibrahim Ali of Gardening The Community in Springfield along with youth participants to learn about the methods being used in their trial plots.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by:\n• reducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\n• provide a deeper\, more functional soil\n• Improving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\nAgenda:\n• 7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n• 7:10pm – Bioremediation Overview\n• 7:30pm – Bioremediation in Process\n• 8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n• 8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You \nclick HERE to For More Info
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/bioremediation-for-urban-soils-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T203000
DTSTAMP:20201130T061807Z
CREATED:20201130T061807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T061807Z
UID:6235-1606849200-1606854600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Bioremediation for Urban Soils
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the second of two evening events where we will learn from soil experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. In collaboration with the Mass Dept. of Ag. Resources we are tracking the results of our bioremediation test plots in several urban farming locations in Springfield Mass. During this live interactive event we will hear from our project bioremediation consultant Nance Klehm and Ibrahim Ali of Gardening The Community in Springfield along with youth participants to learn about the methods being used in their trial plots.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by:\n• reducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\n• provide a deeper\, more functional soil\n• Improving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\nAgenda:\n• 7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n• 7:10pm – Bioremediation Overview\n• 7:30pm – Bioremediation in Process\n• 8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n• 8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You \nclick HERE to For More Info
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/bioremediation-for-urban-soils/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
UID:8762-1605726000-1605731400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
UID:6148-1605726000-1605731400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20201017T224818Z
CREATED:20201017T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T224818Z
UID:8758-1605700800-1605704400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil health has become something of a buzz word in the past few years\, but many are unfamiliar with what soil health means. Kirsten Kurtz will discuss big-picture issues including characteristics of healthy soil as well as the global importance of soil health in the face of increased soil degradation. Additionally\, she will explore quantifying soil health through laboratory analyses included in the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) and will address management strategies for improving and maintaining soil health under different cropping systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-evaluating-soil-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20201017T224818Z
CREATED:20201017T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T224818Z
UID:6119-1605700800-1605704400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil health has become something of a buzz word in the past few years\, but many are unfamiliar with what soil health means. Kirsten Kurtz will discuss big-picture issues including characteristics of healthy soil as well as the global importance of soil health in the face of increased soil degradation. Additionally\, she will explore quantifying soil health through laboratory analyses included in the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) and will address management strategies for improving and maintaining soil health under different cropping systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-evaluating-soil-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20201116T115022Z
CREATED:20201116T115022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T115022Z
UID:8763-1605639600-1605643200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Mycoremediation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the first of two evening events where we will learn from experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. During this live interactive event we will learn from Willie Crosby about how mycoremediation is an important tool for bioremediation of urban soils.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by: \n\nreducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\nprovide a deeper\, more functional soil\nImproving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\n\nAgenda:\n7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n7:10pm – Mycoremediation presentation from Willie Crosby\n8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-mycoremediation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20201116T115022Z
CREATED:20201116T115022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T115022Z
UID:6173-1605639600-1605643200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Mycoremediation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the first of two evening events where we will learn from experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. During this live interactive event we will learn from Willie Crosby about how mycoremediation is an important tool for bioremediation of urban soils.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by: \n\nreducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\nprovide a deeper\, more functional soil\nImproving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\n\nAgenda:\n7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n7:10pm – Mycoremediation presentation from Willie Crosby\n8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-mycoremediation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T190000
DTSTAMP:20201116T123054Z
CREATED:20201116T123054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T123054Z
UID:8764-1605547800-1605553200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:It all starts in the soil. Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable\, regenerative\, organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NY’s soil health programming provides technical assistance to organic producers\, educates farmers and gardeners on building healthy soils\, and advocates for policies that support land stewardship\, carbon sequestration\, and healthy waterways. \nUpcoming Webinar\nNOFA-NY conducts on-farm carbon soil proxy tests at farms around New York State\, and provides producers with training and materials to continue assessing and building their soils. Learn more about soil carbon proxy tests our upcoming webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll focus on vegetable operations. \nPresenters will include:\n• Paul Loomis\, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport\n• Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon\, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam\n• Richard deGraff\, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski\n• Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator\n• Joseph Amsili\, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator\n• NOFA-NY Education Staff
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T190000
DTSTAMP:20201116T123054Z
CREATED:20201116T123054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T123054Z
UID:6179-1605547800-1605553200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:It all starts in the soil. Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable\, regenerative\, organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NY’s soil health programming provides technical assistance to organic producers\, educates farmers and gardeners on building healthy soils\, and advocates for policies that support land stewardship\, carbon sequestration\, and healthy waterways. \nUpcoming Webinar\nNOFA-NY conducts on-farm carbon soil proxy tests at farms around New York State\, and provides producers with training and materials to continue assessing and building their soils. Learn more about soil carbon proxy tests our upcoming webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll focus on vegetable operations. \nPresenters will include:\n• Paul Loomis\, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport\n• Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon\, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam\n• Richard deGraff\, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski\n• Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator\n• Joseph Amsili\, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator\n• NOFA-NY Education Staff
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T203000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130041Z
CREATED:20201019T130041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130041Z
UID:6124-1604948400-1604953800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:NOFA MASS Presents:  Online Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnnys Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. We’ll see videos of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. We will see chuck demonstrate how they plant their garlic into a live cover crop of oats and field peas. Julie and Chuck will discuss various cover crops and methods to get the most benefit for a variety of conditions and crops. \nFreedom Food Farm is a certified organic farm on 88 acres in Raynham\, MA\, they started in 2012 and focus on growing a sustainable\, full-diet year-round for their community. The farm is operated by a small team of dedicated farmers that grow and produce food year-round. \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T203000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130041Z
CREATED:20201019T130041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130041Z
UID:8759-1604948400-1604953800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:NOFA MASS Presents:  Online Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnnys Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. We’ll see videos of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. We will see chuck demonstrate how they plant their garlic into a live cover crop of oats and field peas. Julie and Chuck will discuss various cover crops and methods to get the most benefit for a variety of conditions and crops. \nFreedom Food Farm is a certified organic farm on 88 acres in Raynham\, MA\, they started in 2012 and focus on growing a sustainable\, full-diet year-round for their community. The farm is operated by a small team of dedicated farmers that grow and produce food year-round. \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T193000
DTSTAMP:20201030T152019Z
CREATED:20201030T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T152019Z
UID:8761-1604512800-1604518200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:The road to certification is closer than you think....
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification?\nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you?\nThis multi course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process!\nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards. Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan. Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer.\nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic.\nThe class will be led by Al Johnson\, one of the country’s most experienced organic inspectors. He will be joined by speakers who are experts in their field to ensure a coprehensive understanding organic certification. Attendees will also receive follow-up support as they pursue organic certification.\nThe three sessions will be on November 4\, 11\, and 18 from 6-7:30 PM\nTo register CLICK HERE \n50% Scholarships are available to beginning farmers. Email education@nofanj.org with a description of yourfarm and scholarship need.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-road-to-certification-is-closer-than-you-think-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T193000
DTSTAMP:20201030T152019Z
CREATED:20201030T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T152019Z
UID:6143-1604512800-1604518200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:The road to certification is closer than you think....
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification?\nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you?\nThis multi course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process!\nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards. Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan. Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer.\nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic.\nThe class will be led by Al Johnson\, one of the country’s most experienced organic inspectors. He will be joined by speakers who are experts in their field to ensure a coprehensive understanding organic certification. Attendees will also receive follow-up support as they pursue organic certification.\nThe three sessions will be on November 4\, 11\, and 18 from 6-7:30 PM\nTo register CLICK HERE \n50% Scholarships are available to beginning farmers. Email education@nofanj.org with a description of yourfarm and scholarship need.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-road-to-certification-is-closer-than-you-think/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130903Z
CREATED:20201019T130903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130903Z
UID:6129-1603908000-1603915200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:NOFA NJ Presents:  ORGANIC OPEN HOUSES IRON BOUND FARM FIELD DAY
DESCRIPTION:Funded as part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)\, this workshop\, NOFA New Jersey hosts a FREE session on reduced tillage and healthy soils as part of a field day at Iron Bound Farm. Soils abundant with life sequester more carbon\, infiltrate and hold more water\, allow for greater root penetration\, and resist erosion. The farmer Alec Gioseffi will talk about his no till strategies.  Also presented by Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator and CIG Project lead.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-presents-organic-open-houses-iron-bound-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130903Z
CREATED:20201019T130903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130903Z
UID:8760-1603908000-1603915200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:NOFA NJ Presents:  ORGANIC OPEN HOUSES IRON BOUND FARM FIELD DAY
DESCRIPTION:Funded as part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)\, this workshop\, NOFA New Jersey hosts a FREE session on reduced tillage and healthy soils as part of a field day at Iron Bound Farm. Soils abundant with life sequester more carbon\, infiltrate and hold more water\, allow for greater root penetration\, and resist erosion. The farmer Alec Gioseffi will talk about his no till strategies.  Also presented by Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator and CIG Project lead.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-presents-organic-open-houses-iron-bound-farm-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20201014T123624Z
CREATED:20201014T123624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T123624Z
UID:8757-1603130400-1603134000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:ORGANIC GRAIN WORKSHOPS: HARVESTING\, STORAGE\, AND PROCESSING  -  Session One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting
DESCRIPTION:The first of three workshops focused on the growing and production of grain crops. It’s the final year of our NE SARE grant lead by Elizabeth Dyck\, the coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN).  The training program will be a series of three intensive 75 minute online short courses with video field days/workshops that will largely be taught by farmers and NE Grain Experts and located on farms and/or at processing venues. \nSession One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting. Harvesting continues to be critical especially for new grain farmers who are not familiar with combines. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-grain-workshops-harvesting-storage-and-processing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T190000
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SUMMARY:ORGANIC GRAIN WORKSHOPS: HARVESTING\, STORAGE\, AND PROCESSING  -  Session One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting
DESCRIPTION:The first of three workshops focused on the growing and production of grain crops. It’s the final year of our NE SARE grant lead by Elizabeth Dyck\, the coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN).  The training program will be a series of three intensive 75 minute online short courses with video field days/workshops that will largely be taught by farmers and NE Grain Experts and located on farms and/or at processing venues. \nSession One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting. Harvesting continues to be critical especially for new grain farmers who are not familiar with combines. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-grain-workshops-harvesting-storage-and-processing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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