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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:20210523T130000
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SUMMARY:Tools for Transitioning to No-Till Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a medium to large scale farm and interested in the tools you can use to minimize tillage and transition to no-till?  Join NOFA MASS at Simple Gifts Farm to learn from farm managers Jeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer. Discuss the practices and tools they have tried\, and continue to use\, since moving towards no-till production over the past two years.  During this event we will:  \n\nTour the farm to learn and discuss the range practices being used  \nView a variety of tools being used to reduce soil disruption \nLearn several methods to assess soil health onsite with simple and inexpensive tools \n\nFor More Information and To Register CLICK HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tools-for-transitioning-to-no-till-vegetable-production/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm – 1089 North Pleasant St.  North Amherst\, MA 01059\, 1089 North Pleasant St.\, North Amherst\, MA\, 01059
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T130000
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SUMMARY:Tools for Transitioning to No-Till Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a medium to large scale farm and interested in the tools you can use to minimize tillage and transition to no-till?  Join NOFA MASS at Simple Gifts Farm to learn from farm managers Jeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer. Discuss the practices and tools they have tried\, and continue to use\, since moving towards no-till production over the past two years.  During this event we will:  \n\nTour the farm to learn and discuss the range practices being used  \nView a variety of tools being used to reduce soil disruption \nLearn several methods to assess soil health onsite with simple and inexpensive tools \n\nFor More Information and To Register CLICK HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tools-for-transitioning-to-no-till-vegetable-production-2/
LOCATION:Simple Gifts Farm – 1089 North Pleasant St.  North Amherst\, MA 01059\, 1089 North Pleasant St.\, North Amherst\, MA\, 01059
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T210000
DTSTAMP:20210412T204940Z
CREATED:20210412T204940Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Guest Speaker Mark Bittman in Conversation with Tessa Lowinske Desmond
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ and Labyrinth Books are pleased to announce that we are hosting a virtual conversation with Mr. Mark Bittman and Dr. Tessa Lowinske Desmond about his new book\, Animal\, Vegetable\, Junk. The date is Sunday\, May 16 at 7:30 pm. We are excited and hope that Mr. Bittman and Dr. Desmond will have a lovely conversation that will be informative and engaging for all in the NOFA-NJ and Princeton Community. The event is free and online\, but donations are greatly appreciated; this will be the beginning of NOFA-NJ’s 35th Anniversary Endowment fundraising campaign. Please register on NOFANJ.org for the link. \nThe event is free\, but donations are greatly appreciated. \n \n\nAbout the Author: Mark Bittman is a bestselling cookbook author\, journalist\, and television personality. He has been a leading voice in global food culture and policy for more than three decades. Born in New York City in 1950\, Bittman began writing professionally in 1978. After five years as a general assignment reporter\, he turned all of his attention to food. His friendly\, informal approach to home cooking has shown millions that fancy execution is no substitute for flavor and soul. Although Mark Bittman never formally trained as a chef\, his pursuits as a curious and tenacious foodie have made him a casual culinary master. His weekly New York Times food column\, The Minimalist\, meshes accessible and inexpensive ingredients with “anyone-can” cooking techniques to produce exceedingly delicious dishes. Bittman’s funny\, friendly attitude and trademark informal approach to food-craft extend to his blockbuster TV programs (which retain delays and mishaps that other producers would edit out)\, The Bittman Project\, and ambitious cookbooks\, like How to Cook Everything and The Best Recipes in the World. \nAbout the Host: Dr. Desmond is an Associate Research Scholar at Princeton University and is on the board of NOFA-NJ. She earned her Ph.D. in literary studies (2014) and master’s degree in Afro-American studies (2005) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She arrived at Princeton in 2017 having most recently served as administrative director and lecturer for the Committee on Ethnicity\, Migration\, Rights at Harvard University where she helped to develop academic pathways\, curriculum\, and event series in ethnic studies. Her current research focuses on the history of farming in 20th-century America\, and on migrant farm labor. She teaches courses on the American food system and on multi-ethnic American literature. As an extension of her intellectual interests\, Lowinske Desmond owns a six-acre farm near Princeton and is active in the local food movement. She has received awards for publicly engaged scholarship and outstanding service to students. She was also awarded the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders in Higher Education award\, given by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to recognize scholars committed to academic and civic responsibility. \nLabyrinth is an acclaimed independent bookstore serving the students and faculty of Princeton University as well as the town of Princeton and beyond. As the official bookstore for Princeton University\, the independent store specializes in academic books for scholars\, and can always be relied upon to provide those books that form the backbone of current debates both inside and outside of the universities. Labyrinth also carries books of broad and general interest: contemporary and classic literature\, poetry\, current events\, history\, philosophy\, theology\, cookbooks\, comics\, and books for children. They offer a large selection of constantly-changing inventory\, daily sales and deep discounts on most books\, used and antiquarian titles\, as well as gifts for readers and writers\, art supplies and stationery. Labyrinth Books is owned by Cliff Simms\, Peter Simms and Dorothea von Moltke.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/special-event-guest-speaker-mark-bittman-in-conversation-with-tessa-lowinske-desmond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T193000
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Guest Speaker Mark Bittman in Conversation with Tessa Lowinske Desmond
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ and Labyrinth Books are pleased to announce that we are hosting a virtual conversation with Mr. Mark Bittman and Dr. Tessa Lowinske Desmond about his new book\, Animal\, Vegetable\, Junk. The date is Sunday\, May 16 at 7:30 pm. We are excited and hope that Mr. Bittman and Dr. Desmond will have a lovely conversation that will be informative and engaging for all in the NOFA-NJ and Princeton Community. The event is free and online\, but donations are greatly appreciated; this will be the beginning of NOFA-NJ’s 35th Anniversary Endowment fundraising campaign. Please register on NOFANJ.org for the link. \nThe event is free\, but donations are greatly appreciated. \n \n\nAbout the Author: Mark Bittman is a bestselling cookbook author\, journalist\, and television personality. He has been a leading voice in global food culture and policy for more than three decades. Born in New York City in 1950\, Bittman began writing professionally in 1978. After five years as a general assignment reporter\, he turned all of his attention to food. His friendly\, informal approach to home cooking has shown millions that fancy execution is no substitute for flavor and soul. Although Mark Bittman never formally trained as a chef\, his pursuits as a curious and tenacious foodie have made him a casual culinary master. His weekly New York Times food column\, The Minimalist\, meshes accessible and inexpensive ingredients with “anyone-can” cooking techniques to produce exceedingly delicious dishes. Bittman’s funny\, friendly attitude and trademark informal approach to food-craft extend to his blockbuster TV programs (which retain delays and mishaps that other producers would edit out)\, The Bittman Project\, and ambitious cookbooks\, like How to Cook Everything and The Best Recipes in the World. \nAbout the Host: Dr. Desmond is an Associate Research Scholar at Princeton University and is on the board of NOFA-NJ. She earned her Ph.D. in literary studies (2014) and master’s degree in Afro-American studies (2005) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She arrived at Princeton in 2017 having most recently served as administrative director and lecturer for the Committee on Ethnicity\, Migration\, Rights at Harvard University where she helped to develop academic pathways\, curriculum\, and event series in ethnic studies. Her current research focuses on the history of farming in 20th-century America\, and on migrant farm labor. She teaches courses on the American food system and on multi-ethnic American literature. As an extension of her intellectual interests\, Lowinske Desmond owns a six-acre farm near Princeton and is active in the local food movement. She has received awards for publicly engaged scholarship and outstanding service to students. She was also awarded the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders in Higher Education award\, given by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to recognize scholars committed to academic and civic responsibility. \nLabyrinth is an acclaimed independent bookstore serving the students and faculty of Princeton University as well as the town of Princeton and beyond. As the official bookstore for Princeton University\, the independent store specializes in academic books for scholars\, and can always be relied upon to provide those books that form the backbone of current debates both inside and outside of the universities. Labyrinth also carries books of broad and general interest: contemporary and classic literature\, poetry\, current events\, history\, philosophy\, theology\, cookbooks\, comics\, and books for children. They offer a large selection of constantly-changing inventory\, daily sales and deep discounts on most books\, used and antiquarian titles\, as well as gifts for readers and writers\, art supplies and stationery. Labyrinth Books is owned by Cliff Simms\, Peter Simms and Dorothea von Moltke.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/special-event-guest-speaker-mark-bittman-in-conversation-with-tessa-lowinske-desmond-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20210426T115525Z
CREATED:20210426T115525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T115525Z
UID:6795-1619528400-1619528400@ctnofa.org
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T103000
DTSTAMP:20210412T203932Z
CREATED:20210412T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T203932Z
UID:6716-1619514000-1619519400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Professionals: Ag Succession and Transition Planning with an Ag Accountant
DESCRIPTION:Join Ag Accountant Tracy Garofalo with MSC Business Services for information about Transition and Succession planning. \nA continuation of the fall webinar Plan for Now\, Prepare for the Future. Ag Accountant with MSC Business Services Tracy Garofalo is going to discuss in further details the ins and outs of Transition and Succession planning for your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/conversations-with-the-professionals-ag-succession-and-transition-planning-with-an-ag-accountant/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T103000
DTSTAMP:20210412T203932Z
CREATED:20210412T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T203932Z
UID:8790-1619514000-1619519400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Professionals: Ag Succession and Transition Planning with an Ag Accountant
DESCRIPTION:Join Ag Accountant Tracy Garofalo with MSC Business Services for information about Transition and Succession planning. \nA continuation of the fall webinar Plan for Now\, Prepare for the Future. Ag Accountant with MSC Business Services Tracy Garofalo is going to discuss in further details the ins and outs of Transition and Succession planning for your farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/conversations-with-the-professionals-ag-succession-and-transition-planning-with-an-ag-accountant-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T170000
DTSTAMP:20210420T140737Z
CREATED:20210420T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T140737Z
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SUMMARY:Take Easy Action for Less Wasted Food at Home
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can save money and the planet at the same time by wasting less food? Food that ends up in a landfill releases methane\, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. There are simple and fun things we can learn to do at home to use more of the food we buy and turn the rest into rich compost that feeds the soil. \nJoin the ‘Smithsonian’ for a special webinar and demo about how to prevent and reduce wasted food at home. Speakers will share tips and interactive tools for food prep and storage\, demonstrate meal planning and cooking with ends and stems\, introduce the basics of hot composting and vermicomposting (composting with earth worms)\, and more! \nSpeakers: \nAndrea Collins\, Sustainable Food Systems Specialist at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)\, focuses on making our food system more efficient\, sustainable\, and equitable. She works to prevent food from becoming waste in our homes\, across our cities\, and through federal action. Andrea will share resources from SaveTheFood.com with tips for reducing food waste in our kitchens. \nAlison Mountford\, Founder and CEO of Ends+Stems\, a meal planning service designed to reduce household food waste and stop the effects of climate change. Chef Alison will present in the kitchen to show you how to use ingredients you may find in your fridge as part of the meal plan process and how to cook with ends and stems. \nBrenda Platt\, director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) Composting for Community project\, which is advancing composting to enhance soils\, protect the climate\, and reduce waste. Brenda will cover why\, what\, and how to compost at home. \nJonathan Deutsch\, Ph.D.\, Certified Research Chef and Professor in the Department of Food and Hospitality Management in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University and Director of the Drexel Food Lab. He is also President of the Upcycled Food Foundation and previously the inaugural James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow\, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators. \nThis session is organized by the Federal Interagency Food Loss and Waste Collaboration (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/take-easy-action-for-less-wasted-food-at-home/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T170000
DTSTAMP:20210420T140737Z
CREATED:20210420T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T140737Z
UID:8792-1619191800-1619197200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Take Easy Action for Less Wasted Food at Home
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can save money and the planet at the same time by wasting less food? Food that ends up in a landfill releases methane\, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. There are simple and fun things we can learn to do at home to use more of the food we buy and turn the rest into rich compost that feeds the soil. \nJoin the ‘Smithsonian’ for a special webinar and demo about how to prevent and reduce wasted food at home. Speakers will share tips and interactive tools for food prep and storage\, demonstrate meal planning and cooking with ends and stems\, introduce the basics of hot composting and vermicomposting (composting with earth worms)\, and more! \nSpeakers: \nAndrea Collins\, Sustainable Food Systems Specialist at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)\, focuses on making our food system more efficient\, sustainable\, and equitable. She works to prevent food from becoming waste in our homes\, across our cities\, and through federal action. Andrea will share resources from SaveTheFood.com with tips for reducing food waste in our kitchens. \nAlison Mountford\, Founder and CEO of Ends+Stems\, a meal planning service designed to reduce household food waste and stop the effects of climate change. Chef Alison will present in the kitchen to show you how to use ingredients you may find in your fridge as part of the meal plan process and how to cook with ends and stems. \nBrenda Platt\, director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) Composting for Community project\, which is advancing composting to enhance soils\, protect the climate\, and reduce waste. Brenda will cover why\, what\, and how to compost at home. \nJonathan Deutsch\, Ph.D.\, Certified Research Chef and Professor in the Department of Food and Hospitality Management in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University and Director of the Drexel Food Lab. He is also President of the Upcycled Food Foundation and previously the inaugural James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow\, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators. \nThis session is organized by the Federal Interagency Food Loss and Waste Collaboration (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/take-easy-action-for-less-wasted-food-at-home-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20210330T012628Z
CREATED:20210330T012628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T012628Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Healthy Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking forward to starting your own backyard flock of chickens? Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series on Tuesday\, April 13th\, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Adding poultry to your backyard\, or farm can build your soil nutrients\, control pest populations and even clear land while supplying you with healthy food. Our instructor\, Kirby Lecy will present all the things she wished she had known about natural chicken keeping before adding them to their small farm. We will cover all the basics of keeping poultry for eggs\, including:   \nA tour of their coop and discussion about shelters\nHow to feed your chickens and convert food waste into nutritious food\nKeeping your flock healthy\nManaging manure\nWays to use chickens to fertilize your landscape and manage insect pests    \nInstructor:  \nKirby Lecy is a small farmer & chicken wrangler with 15+ years of working on food access\, farming advocacy\, and rural challenges.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/happy-healthy-chickens/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20210330T012628Z
CREATED:20210330T012628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T012628Z
UID:8789-1618340400-1618345800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Happy Healthy Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking forward to starting your own backyard flock of chickens? Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series on Tuesday\, April 13th\, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Adding poultry to your backyard\, or farm can build your soil nutrients\, control pest populations and even clear land while supplying you with healthy food. Our instructor\, Kirby Lecy will present all the things she wished she had known about natural chicken keeping before adding them to their small farm. We will cover all the basics of keeping poultry for eggs\, including:   \nA tour of their coop and discussion about shelters\nHow to feed your chickens and convert food waste into nutritious food\nKeeping your flock healthy\nManaging manure\nWays to use chickens to fertilize your landscape and manage insect pests    \nInstructor:  \nKirby Lecy is a small farmer & chicken wrangler with 15+ years of working on food access\, farming advocacy\, and rural challenges.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/happy-healthy-chickens-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210205T003029Z
CREATED:20210205T003029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T003029Z
UID:6541-1617796800-1619010000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series: Healthy Soil Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-healthy-soil-under-the-microscope/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210205T003029Z
CREATED:20210205T003029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T003029Z
UID:8783-1617796800-1619010000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series: Healthy Soil Under the Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-healthy-soil-under-the-microscope-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T203000
DTSTAMP:20210330T011723Z
CREATED:20210330T011723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T011723Z
UID:6669-1617735600-1617741000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
DESCRIPTION:Food and medicine are abundant in the natural world and foraging connects us to our places in an important way. Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series to learn more. The Bay State is home to over 150 species of edible wild plants\, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. We will learn from wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen\, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, about more than a dozen wild edible plant species commonly encountered in and around organic farms and gardens. Priscila Espinosa\, Founder of SproutChange\, will present on the wild medicinal plants available to forage in April\, how to preserve and various ways to prepare them. In this workshop you will learn:   \nHow to identify more than 15 common edible and medicinal plants\nAbout the edible portion(s) and season(s) of availability\nGuidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging\nPreservation techniques and recipes\nHow to prepare a poultice\, infusion and herb-infused oil\nNOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE The information provided in this workshop is for general information only\, and is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice\, diagnosis\, or treatment.\nSpeakers:  \nRuss Cohen\, naturalist and wild foods enthusiast\, loves to connect to nature by nibbling on it\, and teaching others how to do the same\, which he has been doing for over four decades.  In addition\, since his retirement from the Mass. Dept. of Fish and Game five years ago\, Russ is playing the role of Johnny Appleseed for edible native species. He has set up a nursery outside of Boston where he is raising plants from seed\, most of which he has collected himself.  At the same time\, Russ is establishing partnerships with land trusts\, municipalities\, state and federal agencies\, schools and colleges\, tribal groups\, organic farms and others to plant edible native species from his nursery on appropriate places on their properties.    \nPriscila Espinosa was raised as a Nutritrarian and is a multi-generation herbalist who in her free time enjoys foraging for wild medicinal herbs\, conducting holistic test-kitchen experiments\, and creating her own therapeutic formulas for skin\, physical\, and mental well-being. As a product of a multicultural upbringing\, she loves learning about the local natural remedies and herbs wherever she travels. Priscila received her certificate in Lifestyle Coaching from Eden Valley Institute\, Colorado where she trained in medicinal foods\, herbs\, massage therapy\, natural remedies\, and organic farming. She also trained in Permaculture Farming with Daniel Garcia in Le Mas Perdu\, France and Wasserburg Turow\, Germany. Priscila is the Founder of SproutChange\, whose goal is to help you *sprout change* in your life using food as medicine\, natural remedies\, and herbs! ™
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/6669/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Thistle.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T203000
DTSTAMP:20210330T011723Z
CREATED:20210330T011723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T011723Z
UID:8788-1617735600-1617741000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
DESCRIPTION:Food and medicine are abundant in the natural world and foraging connects us to our places in an important way. Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series to learn more. The Bay State is home to over 150 species of edible wild plants\, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. We will learn from wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen\, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, about more than a dozen wild edible plant species commonly encountered in and around organic farms and gardens. Priscila Espinosa\, Founder of SproutChange\, will present on the wild medicinal plants available to forage in April\, how to preserve and various ways to prepare them. In this workshop you will learn:   \nHow to identify more than 15 common edible and medicinal plants\nAbout the edible portion(s) and season(s) of availability\nGuidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging\nPreservation techniques and recipes\nHow to prepare a poultice\, infusion and herb-infused oil\nNOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE The information provided in this workshop is for general information only\, and is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice\, diagnosis\, or treatment.\nSpeakers:  \nRuss Cohen\, naturalist and wild foods enthusiast\, loves to connect to nature by nibbling on it\, and teaching others how to do the same\, which he has been doing for over four decades.  In addition\, since his retirement from the Mass. Dept. of Fish and Game five years ago\, Russ is playing the role of Johnny Appleseed for edible native species. He has set up a nursery outside of Boston where he is raising plants from seed\, most of which he has collected himself.  At the same time\, Russ is establishing partnerships with land trusts\, municipalities\, state and federal agencies\, schools and colleges\, tribal groups\, organic farms and others to plant edible native species from his nursery on appropriate places on their properties.    \nPriscila Espinosa was raised as a Nutritrarian and is a multi-generation herbalist who in her free time enjoys foraging for wild medicinal herbs\, conducting holistic test-kitchen experiments\, and creating her own therapeutic formulas for skin\, physical\, and mental well-being. As a product of a multicultural upbringing\, she loves learning about the local natural remedies and herbs wherever she travels. Priscila received her certificate in Lifestyle Coaching from Eden Valley Institute\, Colorado where she trained in medicinal foods\, herbs\, massage therapy\, natural remedies\, and organic farming. She also trained in Permaculture Farming with Daniel Garcia in Le Mas Perdu\, France and Wasserburg Turow\, Germany. Priscila is the Founder of SproutChange\, whose goal is to help you *sprout change* in your life using food as medicine\, natural remedies\, and herbs! ™
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/6669-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTSTAMP:20210322T014849Z
CREATED:20210322T014849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T014849Z
UID:6656-1616695200-1616698800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Ecological Seed Restoration for Pollinator Health
DESCRIPTION:With Sefra Alexandra\, Ecotype Project lead\, CT NOFA \nThis workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants. \nJoin Sefra Alexandra\, lead of CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project for an evening discussing why truly local native plants are vital to reducing fragmentation by fortifying our ecological corridors and pollinator pathways with the right plants in the right place. We will put our Bug Eyes on as we learn what an ecotype is and why working within an ecoregional framework is important to ecological restoration. We hope to seed you all there!  \nBIO: \nSefra has been leading CT NOFA’s Pollinator Health Initiative\, The Ecotype Project\, which is working with farms to amplify the amount of local native pollinator seed that is available in Connecticut. This effort aims to supply nurseries\, homeowners and farmers with the plants they need to help restore our native habitat\, support our local pollinators and ensure local food security throughout ecoregion 59. This past fall she led the inaugural BOATanical Expedition- an 87 mile canoe journey down the Quinnitukqut (Connecticut) River\, planting 500 native plants in pollinator gardens as she “paddled for the pollinators!” Sefra Alexandra\, “The Seed Huntress\,” is a WINGS WorldQuest Flag Carrier\, member of the Explorers Club + holds her M.A.T. in Agroecology from Cornell University. Sefra’s website LINK. \nIn anticipation of hearing these expert presentations\, we hope you are inspired to contribute to the campaign to launch the new Massachusetts Pollinator Network\, offering central coordination and resources!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecological-seed-restoration-for-pollinator-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTSTAMP:20210322T014849Z
CREATED:20210322T014849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T014849Z
UID:8787-1616695200-1616698800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Ecological Seed Restoration for Pollinator Health
DESCRIPTION:With Sefra Alexandra\, Ecotype Project lead\, CT NOFA \nThis workshop will be recorded and made available to all registrants. \nJoin Sefra Alexandra\, lead of CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project for an evening discussing why truly local native plants are vital to reducing fragmentation by fortifying our ecological corridors and pollinator pathways with the right plants in the right place. We will put our Bug Eyes on as we learn what an ecotype is and why working within an ecoregional framework is important to ecological restoration. We hope to seed you all there!  \nBIO: \nSefra has been leading CT NOFA’s Pollinator Health Initiative\, The Ecotype Project\, which is working with farms to amplify the amount of local native pollinator seed that is available in Connecticut. This effort aims to supply nurseries\, homeowners and farmers with the plants they need to help restore our native habitat\, support our local pollinators and ensure local food security throughout ecoregion 59. This past fall she led the inaugural BOATanical Expedition- an 87 mile canoe journey down the Quinnitukqut (Connecticut) River\, planting 500 native plants in pollinator gardens as she “paddled for the pollinators!” Sefra Alexandra\, “The Seed Huntress\,” is a WINGS WorldQuest Flag Carrier\, member of the Explorers Club + holds her M.A.T. in Agroecology from Cornell University. Sefra’s website LINK. \nIn anticipation of hearing these expert presentations\, we hope you are inspired to contribute to the campaign to launch the new Massachusetts Pollinator Network\, offering central coordination and resources!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecological-seed-restoration-for-pollinator-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T203000
DTSTAMP:20210322T014259Z
CREATED:20210322T014259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T014259Z
UID:6652-1616526000-1616531400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Building Soil In The Garden
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to have healthy soil\, eat nutritious food and sequester carbon? We can do it all! Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series. Long time no-till gardener\, Sharon Gensler will present garden practices that minimize soil disturbance\, maintain living plant cover and utilize mulch as the key techniques you can easily employ to achieve all these goals in your garden.   You will learn more about:  \nSuccessful reduced tillage methods\nHow to use cover crops in the garden\nWhy mulching is so important\, and how to do it right  \nInstructor:  \nSharon Gensler is an organic gardener\, homesteader and educator.  For over 40 years she has grown and preserved the bulk of the vegetables and fruit for her family.  She has employed healthy soils–building practices including no-till techniques and has successfully devised ways to incorporate small-scale cover cropping into a garden setting.  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/building-soil-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T203000
DTSTAMP:20210322T014259Z
CREATED:20210322T014259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T014259Z
UID:8786-1616526000-1616531400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Building Soil In The Garden
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to have healthy soil\, eat nutritious food and sequester carbon? We can do it all! Join NOFA MASS for another event from our Resilient Garden Series. Long time no-till gardener\, Sharon Gensler will present garden practices that minimize soil disturbance\, maintain living plant cover and utilize mulch as the key techniques you can easily employ to achieve all these goals in your garden.   You will learn more about:  \nSuccessful reduced tillage methods\nHow to use cover crops in the garden\nWhy mulching is so important\, and how to do it right  \nInstructor:  \nSharon Gensler is an organic gardener\, homesteader and educator.  For over 40 years she has grown and preserved the bulk of the vegetables and fruit for her family.  She has employed healthy soils–building practices including no-till techniques and has successfully devised ways to incorporate small-scale cover cropping into a garden setting.  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/building-soil-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20210317T210219Z
CREATED:20210317T210219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T210219Z
UID:8785-1616094000-1616097600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Kiss the Ground - CT NOFA and Sustainable Westport
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sustainable Westport and Earthplace on March 18 at 7 pm for a Zoom webinar to discuss the documentary film ‘Kiss the Ground’ with three expert panelists from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CTNOFA).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/kiss-the-ground-ct-nofa-and-sustainable-westport-2/
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20210317T210219Z
CREATED:20210317T210219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T210219Z
UID:6638-1616094000-1616097600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Kiss the Ground - CT NOFA and Sustainable Westport
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sustainable Westport and Earthplace on March 18 at 7 pm for a Zoom webinar to discuss the documentary film ‘Kiss the Ground’ with three expert panelists from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CTNOFA).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/kiss-the-ground-ct-nofa-and-sustainable-westport/
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20210214T175403Z
CREATED:20210214T175403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T175403Z
UID:6556-1615485600-1615492800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:To Till or Not To Till
DESCRIPTION:Dig into the Why’s and How’s of No -Till farming. Join Andrew Mefferd & Solid Ground as we explore techniques & skills to get started!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Why of No-till \nMuch of the interest in no-till farming comes from a desire to avoid the negative effects of tillage. So\, before talking about how to do no-till\, we should talk about why people want to go no-till in the first place. Negatives associated with tillage include soil compaction\, stirring up weed seeds\, burning up organic matter\, and taking a lot of time and equipment. Positives of good no-till systems include carbon sequestration\, labor savings\, increasing soil life and diversity (including the important fungal component of the soil)\, and increasing the water-holding capacity of the soil. \nThe How of No-till \nMost no-till systems break down into a few broad categories of systems to prepare land without tillage. We will look at those systems\, including the use of organic mulches grown in place (the roller-crimper method)\, deep organic mulches applied to the soil\, and the use of non-organic mulches to smother weeds before planting (occultation and solarization). Most farms use more than one of these methods to achieve productivity without tillage\, come to this session to talk about the pros and cons of each in order to come up with a mix to try on your farm. \nSign up now to learn this and more!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/to-till-or-not-to-till/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20210214T175403Z
CREATED:20210214T175403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T175403Z
UID:8784-1615485600-1615492800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:To Till or Not To Till
DESCRIPTION:Dig into the Why’s and How’s of No -Till farming. Join Andrew Mefferd & Solid Ground as we explore techniques & skills to get started!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Why of No-till \nMuch of the interest in no-till farming comes from a desire to avoid the negative effects of tillage. So\, before talking about how to do no-till\, we should talk about why people want to go no-till in the first place. Negatives associated with tillage include soil compaction\, stirring up weed seeds\, burning up organic matter\, and taking a lot of time and equipment. Positives of good no-till systems include carbon sequestration\, labor savings\, increasing soil life and diversity (including the important fungal component of the soil)\, and increasing the water-holding capacity of the soil. \nThe How of No-till \nMost no-till systems break down into a few broad categories of systems to prepare land without tillage. We will look at those systems\, including the use of organic mulches grown in place (the roller-crimper method)\, deep organic mulches applied to the soil\, and the use of non-organic mulches to smother weeds before planting (occultation and solarization). Most farms use more than one of these methods to achieve productivity without tillage\, come to this session to talk about the pros and cons of each in order to come up with a mix to try on your farm. \nSign up now to learn this and more!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/to-till-or-not-to-till-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T130000
DTSTAMP:20201130T022456Z
CREATED:20201130T022456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T022456Z
UID:6209-1615021200-1615035600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Winter Conference - CT NOFA and NOFA RI
DESCRIPTION:  \nFirst the first time\, CT NOFA and NOFA RI are joining forces to put together a remarkable\, virtual\, regional\, organic gathering!  Karen Washington will open the conference for a Friday night keynote event.  The workshops will be held on the first two Saturdays of March\, 9am-1pm. \nRegistration is open.   See the conference website for details. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/winter-conference-ct-nofa-and-nofa-ri/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T130000
DTSTAMP:20201130T022456Z
CREATED:20201130T022456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T022456Z
UID:8766-1615021200-1615035600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Winter Conference - CT NOFA and NOFA RI
DESCRIPTION:  \nFirst the first time\, CT NOFA and NOFA RI are joining forces to put together a remarkable\, virtual\, regional\, organic gathering!  Karen Washington will open the conference for a Friday night keynote event.  The workshops will be held on the first two Saturdays of March\, 9am-1pm. \nRegistration is open.   See the conference website for details. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/winter-conference-ct-nofa-and-nofa-ri-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T153000
DTSTAMP:20201230T174614Z
CREATED:20201230T174614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T174614Z
UID:6356-1614607200-1614612600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Biological Control of Spider Mites in Tomato
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar about biological control of spider mites on tomatoes\, and how to raise your own beneficial mites! The webinar will be presented by Tom Bilbo and Jim Walgenbach of North Carolina State University who are part of a team of researchers on a NIFA OREI project about biological control!  It’s free and open to everyone\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/we…cUtiUdR9ajVvlAv-Iwig \n \nAbout the Webinar\nIn this webinar you will learn about how to manage spider mites in tomatoes and other vegetables using biological control\, with an emphasis on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. We will review the various natural enemies attacking spider mites\, and factors impacting their efficacy. We will also present data from experiments conducted in commercial tomato fields to illustrate how effective these predators can be and how to best incorporate them into a farming system. This includes when and where to release P. persimilis in your fields\, how to conserve them with smart insecticide use\, and lessons from successes and failures. We will also demonstrate how to rear these predatory mites yourself for year-round use (for either field or greenhouse operations) and potential cost savings. \nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Tom Bilbo is a postdoc researcher in the Walgenbach Lab at the NC State Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Education Center in Mills River\, NC. His research focuses on improving the biological control of spider mites and thrips in vegetable crops. \nDr. James Walgenbach is a professor and extension specialist in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University\, located at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center\, Mills River\, NC.  He conducts an applied research and extension program on management arthropod pests on vegetables and tree fruits. \nThis webinar is the final presentation in a series of 4 webinars about biological control as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/biological-control-of-spider-mites-in-tomato/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T153000
DTSTAMP:20201230T174614Z
CREATED:20201230T174614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T174614Z
UID:8773-1614607200-1614612600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Biological Control of Spider Mites in Tomato
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar about biological control of spider mites on tomatoes\, and how to raise your own beneficial mites! The webinar will be presented by Tom Bilbo and Jim Walgenbach of North Carolina State University who are part of a team of researchers on a NIFA OREI project about biological control!  It’s free and open to everyone\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/we…cUtiUdR9ajVvlAv-Iwig \n \nAbout the Webinar\nIn this webinar you will learn about how to manage spider mites in tomatoes and other vegetables using biological control\, with an emphasis on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. We will review the various natural enemies attacking spider mites\, and factors impacting their efficacy. We will also present data from experiments conducted in commercial tomato fields to illustrate how effective these predators can be and how to best incorporate them into a farming system. This includes when and where to release P. persimilis in your fields\, how to conserve them with smart insecticide use\, and lessons from successes and failures. We will also demonstrate how to rear these predatory mites yourself for year-round use (for either field or greenhouse operations) and potential cost savings. \nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Tom Bilbo is a postdoc researcher in the Walgenbach Lab at the NC State Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Education Center in Mills River\, NC. His research focuses on improving the biological control of spider mites and thrips in vegetable crops. \nDr. James Walgenbach is a professor and extension specialist in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University\, located at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center\, Mills River\, NC.  He conducts an applied research and extension program on management arthropod pests on vegetables and tree fruits. \nThis webinar is the final presentation in a series of 4 webinars about biological control as part of a NIFA OREI funded project. Find them all on the eOrganic webinar schedule.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/biological-control-of-spider-mites-in-tomato-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T153000
DTSTAMP:20201230T173947Z
CREATED:20201230T173947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T173947Z
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SUMMARY:Biological Control of Whiteflies in Squash
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic for a webinar on biological control of whiteflies in squash!  It’s free and open to everyone\, and advance registration is required. \nRegister now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yIUICaNkTTKwTfk0esj3ZA \n \nAbout the Webinar\nOscar Lilburd will introduce the topic of biological control in vegetable crops using predators and parasitoids\, including predatory mites and insect predators. Lorena Lopez will then discuss the use of companion plants in organic vegetables\, focusing on enhancing and conserving biological control.  She will also discuss predatory mites behavior in organic squash planted adjacent to sweet alyssum (companion plant). Then\, Dr. Lilburd will talk about the effect of using pesticides labeled for organic use on these predators and how long after plots have been sprayed that these predators can be released back into the field. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Oscar Lilburd  is a Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. His expertise is in agricultural pest management specifically working with organic vegetable growers primarily on cucurbits\, cole crops and solanaceous crops. Dr. Liburd also works in the area of Small Fruit pest management. \nLorena Lopez is a PhD Student at the University of Florida Entomology and Nematology Department. Her research includes regulation of the above-ground pest complex attacking organic zucchini squash by implementing sustainable practices such as cover crops and conservation of natural enemies. Additionally\, she is evaluating the use of bacterial strains for control of root-knot nematodes. \nThis webinar is part of a series on 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-of-whiteflies-in-squash/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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