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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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Three Wednesdays starting February 24th.\nWorkshop dates: February 24\, March 3\, March 10th\nFree \n  \n \n  \nAre you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record-keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmers who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record-keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAbout the speaker:\n \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathstoorganic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification
DESCRIPTION:Three Wednesdays starting February 24th.\nWorkshop dates: February 24\, March 3\, March 10th\nFree \n  \n \n  \nAre you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record-keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmers who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record-keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAbout the speaker:\n \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/pathstoorganic-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep into Your Farm Financials\nYou have questions about your business – whether its understanding how to be more profitable or knowing whether you can afford a piece of new equipment. Most answers to these questions can be found in your bookkeeping system. \nIn this 4 week workshop\, we’ll dig deep into QuickBooks helping you get the answers you need to improve profitability and cash flow; and maintain financial sustainability. \nLive classes begin Monday\, February 22\, 2021\, and meet online 2 hours each week. In four weeks\, you will learn how to: \n\nSet up your QuickBooks\nEnter in basic and complex transactions\nManage cash flow\nRun (and read!) reports\n\nIn other words\, get the answers you need to better manage your business! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to farmers and service providers (business advisors). Farmers will have the opportunity to partner with a business advisor as they put into practice these new skills. Service Providers will have the opportunity to practice their QuickBooks coaching skills with farmers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quickbooks-4-week-intensive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T150000
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 4-Week Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep into Your Farm Financials\nYou have questions about your business – whether its understanding how to be more profitable or knowing whether you can afford a piece of new equipment. Most answers to these questions can be found in your bookkeeping system. \nIn this 4 week workshop\, we’ll dig deep into QuickBooks helping you get the answers you need to improve profitability and cash flow; and maintain financial sustainability. \nLive classes begin Monday\, February 22\, 2021\, and meet online 2 hours each week. In four weeks\, you will learn how to: \n\nSet up your QuickBooks\nEnter in basic and complex transactions\nManage cash flow\nRun (and read!) reports\n\nIn other words\, get the answers you need to better manage your business! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to farmers and service providers (business advisors). Farmers will have the opportunity to partner with a business advisor as they put into practice these new skills. Service Providers will have the opportunity to practice their QuickBooks coaching skills with farmers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/quickbooks-4-week-intensive-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Maple Tapping How-to at Massaro
DESCRIPTION:Learn to tap your own maple trees\, and make your own delicious maple syrup!\n\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup\, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Tickets purchased includes your very own tapping kit to take home!\n\n\nDue to current health advisories\, social distancing and a mask covering your nose and mouth is required when visiting the farm. Thank you.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/maple-tapping-how-to-at-massaro/
LOCATION:Massaro Community Farm\, 41 Ford Road\, Woodbridge\, CT
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massaro Community Farm":MAILTO:education@massarofarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T160000
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CREATED:20210204T142006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T142006Z
UID:8782-1613829600-1613836800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Maple Tapping How-to at Massaro
DESCRIPTION:Learn to tap your own maple trees\, and make your own delicious maple syrup!\n\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor hands-on workshop to teach you the basics of tapping your very own maple trees and making delicious maple syrup! Walk the Massaro Nature trail and learn about each step in creating maple syrup\, including tapping a maple tree and boiling down the sap. Tickets purchased includes your very own tapping kit to take home!\n\n\nDue to current health advisories\, social distancing and a mask covering your nose and mouth is required when visiting the farm. Thank you.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/maple-tapping-how-to-at-massaro-2/
LOCATION:Massaro Community Farm\, 41 Ford Road\, Woodbridge\, CT
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T150000
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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:20210218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T153657Z
UID:8779-1613656800-1613660400@ctnofa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T153000
DTSTAMP:20201230T173452Z
CREATED:20201230T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T173452Z
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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:20210210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T153000
DTSTAMP:20201230T173452Z
CREATED:20201230T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T173452Z
UID:8771-1612965600-1612971000@ctnofa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20210105T131148Z
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20210105T131148Z
CREATED:20210105T131148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T131148Z
UID:8775-1612605600-1612612800@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T210000
DTSTAMP:20201130T063434Z
CREATED:20201130T063434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T063434Z
UID:6241-1612375200-1612386000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORING THE SMALL FARM DREAM: FEBRUARY 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 2021 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about starting a farm?  Whether your vision includes making goat cheese\, selling cut flowers\, or growing rare tomato varieties\, this course\, offered by NOFA NJ\, will give you the tools to start making that dream come true. Whether you are thinking of going into farming full-time\, part-time\, or expanding an existing hobby farm into a business\, this course will help you turn your farm dream into an actionable farm plan. There are four evening classes online as well as an optional daytime farm tour\, TBA. Tuition is $300.00 for NOFA-NJ members and $350 for NOFA-NJ non-members including all course materials. The instructor is Jess Niederer is a 13th generation farmer in Hopewell\, New Jersey. Jess has been teaching this course since 2008
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-february-3-10-17-24-2021-6-9-pm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T210000
DTSTAMP:20201130T063434Z
CREATED:20201130T063434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T063434Z
UID:8768-1612375200-1612386000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORING THE SMALL FARM DREAM: FEBRUARY 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 2021 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about starting a farm?  Whether your vision includes making goat cheese\, selling cut flowers\, or growing rare tomato varieties\, this course\, offered by NOFA NJ\, will give you the tools to start making that dream come true. Whether you are thinking of going into farming full-time\, part-time\, or expanding an existing hobby farm into a business\, this course will help you turn your farm dream into an actionable farm plan. There are four evening classes online as well as an optional daytime farm tour\, TBA. Tuition is $300.00 for NOFA-NJ members and $350 for NOFA-NJ non-members including all course materials. The instructor is Jess Niederer is a 13th generation farmer in Hopewell\, New Jersey. Jess has been teaching this course since 2008
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-february-3-10-17-24-2021-6-9-pm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T163000
DTSTAMP:20201230T172342Z
CREATED:20201230T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T172342Z
UID:6333-1612360800-1612369800@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/
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:20210130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T170000
DTSTAMP:20210121T144815Z
CREATED:20210121T144815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T144815Z
UID:6493-1611997200-1612026000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:31st Annual Winter Conference - The Future of New Jersey’s Food System.
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey’s largest organic food and agricultural conference\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to be a part of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ’s (NOFA-NJ’s) 31st Annual Winter Conference\, New Jersey’s largest organic food and agricultural conference. \nKeynote and Speakers
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/31st-annual-winter-conference-the-future-of-new-jerseys-food-system/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T170000
DTSTAMP:20210121T144815Z
CREATED:20210121T144815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T144815Z
UID:8778-1611997200-1612026000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:31st Annual Winter Conference - The Future of New Jersey’s Food System.
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey’s largest organic food and agricultural conference\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to be a part of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ’s (NOFA-NJ’s) 31st Annual Winter Conference\, New Jersey’s largest organic food and agricultural conference. \nKeynote and Speakers
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/31st-annual-winter-conference-the-future-of-new-jerseys-food-system-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20210115T205735Z
CREATED:20210115T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T205735Z
UID:8777-1611619200-1611791999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Compost 2021
DESCRIPTION:Natasha Duarte\n\n\nComposting Association of Vermont\, Inc. | Hinesburg\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVermont’s Universal Recycling Law drives infrastructure development throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n The biggest impediment to diverting more organics is the “infrastructure gap.” Listen to speakers from rural and urban states on the East and West coasts talk about their efforts to shrink the “compost deserts”.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: B3\n\n\nSession Time: Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12 – 1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Goossen\n\n\nChittenden Solid Waste District |Williston\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersistent Herbicides in Compost: An Update\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile physical contaminants like plastic and glass are obvious headaches for compost manufacturers\, chemical contamination has been getting headlines around the country. Get updates and learn what you can do to protect yourself from two: Persistent Herbicide and PFAS.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: C3\n\n\nSession Time:  Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12:00-1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Herring\n\n\nEarth Conscious Films | “The Need to Grow”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee in the workplace and the role of compostable pods\, pre-pandemic and future looking\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Movie Writer and Director Rob Herring in a lively discussion with Kathy Kellogg Johnson and Rod Tyler on the creation and consequences of The Need to Grow. Free limited time viewing passes available to all conference registrants!\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Name: Evening Discussion\n\n\nSession Time: Tues\, January 26\, 7:00-8:00 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-compost-2021-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20210115T205735Z
CREATED:20210115T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T205735Z
UID:6482-1611619200-1611791999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Compost 2021
DESCRIPTION:Natasha Duarte\n\n\nComposting Association of Vermont\, Inc. | Hinesburg\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVermont’s Universal Recycling Law drives infrastructure development throughout the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n The biggest impediment to diverting more organics is the “infrastructure gap.” Listen to speakers from rural and urban states on the East and West coasts talk about their efforts to shrink the “compost deserts”.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: B3\n\n\nSession Time: Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12 – 1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Goossen\n\n\nChittenden Solid Waste District |Williston\, VT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersistent Herbicides in Compost: An Update\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile physical contaminants like plastic and glass are obvious headaches for compost manufacturers\, chemical contamination has been getting headlines around the country. Get updates and learn what you can do to protect yourself from two: Persistent Herbicide and PFAS.\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Code: C3\n\n\nSession Time:  Wed\, January 27\, Round 3\, 12:00-1:15 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Herring\n\n\nEarth Conscious Films | “The Need to Grow”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee in the workplace and the role of compostable pods\, pre-pandemic and future looking\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Movie Writer and Director Rob Herring in a lively discussion with Kathy Kellogg Johnson and Rod Tyler on the creation and consequences of The Need to Grow. Free limited time viewing passes available to all conference registrants!\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Name: Evening Discussion\n\n\nSession Time: Tues\, January 26\, 7:00-8:00 PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Profile
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-compost-2021/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T131500
DTSTAMP:20210108T154449Z
CREATED:20210108T154449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T154449Z
UID:6465-1611143100-1611148500@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CONNECTICUT HEMP WEBINAR SERIES 2021 (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Webinar Series for Growers (FREE)\nThese webinars will be live\, with opportunities to interact with other growers before and after the talks\, and opportunities to ask the speakers questions. \nThe webinars will also be recorded so attendees can come back for review\, to watch when able\, and/or send to other growers. \nJanuary 20 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing CBD Hemp: Regulations\, Seed & Hybrid Selection \n  \nFebruary 17 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing Hemp Indoors: Planting\, Propagation\, & Clones \n  \nMarch 17 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing Hemp Successfully: Transplanting into the Field\, Soil Health\, & Fertilizers \n  \nApril 7 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nHemp IPM: Diseases -Scouting & Management \n  \nApril 21 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nProcessing 101 \n  \nMay 5 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nHemp IPM: Insect Pests & Weeds
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/connecticut-hemp-webinar-series-2021-free/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T131500
DTSTAMP:20210108T154449Z
CREATED:20210108T154449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T154449Z
UID:8776-1611143100-1611148500@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CONNECTICUT HEMP WEBINAR SERIES 2021 (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Webinar Series for Growers (FREE)\nThese webinars will be live\, with opportunities to interact with other growers before and after the talks\, and opportunities to ask the speakers questions. \nThe webinars will also be recorded so attendees can come back for review\, to watch when able\, and/or send to other growers. \nJanuary 20 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing CBD Hemp: Regulations\, Seed & Hybrid Selection \n  \nFebruary 17 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing Hemp Indoors: Planting\, Propagation\, & Clones \n  \nMarch 17 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nGrowing Hemp Successfully: Transplanting into the Field\, Soil Health\, & Fertilizers \n  \nApril 7 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nHemp IPM: Diseases -Scouting & Management \n  \nApril 21 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nProcessing 101 \n  \nMay 5 | 11:45am-1:15pm • Register HERE \nHemp IPM: Insect Pests & Weeds
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/connecticut-hemp-webinar-series-2021-free-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T170000
DTSTAMP:20201230T175803Z
CREATED:20201230T175803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T175803Z
UID:6364-1609686000-1609693200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:REAL ORGANIC  SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SUNDAY IN JANUARY 2021 \n\n\nA virtual series of talks and  panels with more than 50 prominent organic farmers\, scientists\, and climate activists \n\nSession 1: What is the Real Organic Project?\n\n\nIt’s not an ordinary certifying organization. Tractor rallies\, protests\, grassroots gatherings\, and passionate voices are the heart of the Real Organic Project. It represents the farmers who want to provide food the right way. No cutting corners. It’s a group of people who care about agricultural systems and are fighting to reclaim the word “Organic” — a word that was stolen by lobbyists and big agricultural corporations. It’s a movement to provide the transparency that we need. \n​
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/real-organic-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T170000
DTSTAMP:20201230T175803Z
CREATED:20201230T175803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T175803Z
UID:8774-1609686000-1609693200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:REAL ORGANIC  SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:EVERY SUNDAY IN JANUARY 2021 \n\n\nA virtual series of talks and  panels with more than 50 prominent organic farmers\, scientists\, and climate activists \n\nSession 1: What is the Real Organic Project?\n\n\nIt’s not an ordinary certifying organization. Tractor rallies\, protests\, grassroots gatherings\, and passionate voices are the heart of the Real Organic Project. It represents the farmers who want to provide food the right way. No cutting corners. It’s a group of people who care about agricultural systems and are fighting to reclaim the word “Organic” — a word that was stolen by lobbyists and big agricultural corporations. It’s a movement to provide the transparency that we need. \n​
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/real-organic-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
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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: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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1458315281655-2.jpeg
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20201203T013506Z
CREATED:20201203T013506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T013506Z
UID:6281-1607083200-1607086800@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/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sound-farming-members-webinar_600x.jpg
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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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