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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T173000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for another of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings on Friday\, May 22nd\, at 5:30pm. We will have an Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports.Getting a soil test done is an important step in creating a successful garden\, and nutrient levels can change over the years as some minerals leach or are taken up by plants\, while others build with additions of organic matter and fertilizers. In this webinar\, we’ll talk about how to identify\, address\, and respond to mineral imbalances and deficiencies to increase your crop health and improve the quality and nutrient levels of your produce. We’ll review two approaches to two different soil tests. Anna Gilbert-Muhammad will explain how to send in a UMass Soil Test (or similar University soil test) and how to interpret the results. She will offer some ideas for some easy-to-find materials that you can use to adjust for deficiencies without needing to go to an agricultural supplier. Laura will then describe how to send in and interpret a Logan Labs test. These tests use a different extraction process and the results are geared more towards professional growers\, but gardeners can also use Logan Labs to get excellent results with a little math. Laura will explain how to interpret the results and how to do the calculations to determine what amendments you will need. We will discuss several concepts: \n–       What is pH and why does it matter?\n–       Cation Exchange Capacity\n–       Organic Matter- how much nitrogen does your organic matter provide?\n–       Trace elements- why do they matter?\n–       What is the Albrecht method of soil balancing? \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/introduction-to-managing-soil-fertility-understanding-your-lab-soil-test-reports/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T183000
DTSTAMP:20200525T120205Z
CREATED:20200525T120205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T120205Z
UID:8728-1590773400-1590777000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for another of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings on Friday\, May 22nd\, at 5:30pm. We will have an Introduction to Managing Soil Fertility: Understanding Your Lab Soil Test Reports.Getting a soil test done is an important step in creating a successful garden\, and nutrient levels can change over the years as some minerals leach or are taken up by plants\, while others build with additions of organic matter and fertilizers. In this webinar\, we’ll talk about how to identify\, address\, and respond to mineral imbalances and deficiencies to increase your crop health and improve the quality and nutrient levels of your produce. We’ll review two approaches to two different soil tests. Anna Gilbert-Muhammad will explain how to send in a UMass Soil Test (or similar University soil test) and how to interpret the results. She will offer some ideas for some easy-to-find materials that you can use to adjust for deficiencies without needing to go to an agricultural supplier. Laura will then describe how to send in and interpret a Logan Labs test. These tests use a different extraction process and the results are geared more towards professional growers\, but gardeners can also use Logan Labs to get excellent results with a little math. Laura will explain how to interpret the results and how to do the calculations to determine what amendments you will need. We will discuss several concepts: \n–       What is pH and why does it matter?\n–       Cation Exchange Capacity\n–       Organic Matter- how much nitrogen does your organic matter provide?\n–       Trace elements- why do they matter?\n–       What is the Albrecht method of soil balancing? \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/introduction-to-managing-soil-fertility-understanding-your-lab-soil-test-reports-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20200526T042038Z
CREATED:20200526T042038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T042038Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Organic No-Till Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-organic-no-till-field-day/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20200526T042038Z
CREATED:20200526T042038Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Organic No-Till Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-organic-no-till-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20200504T163924Z
CREATED:20200504T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T163924Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual No-Till Field Day at Assawaga Farm
DESCRIPTION:Click here to join the webinar\nJoin Yoko and Alex for a ‘virtual tour’ of their 3/4 acre intensive no-till Farm in Putnam CT. Assawaga Farm is a shining example of how to work with Nature to create a natural food growing environment where plants and people thrive.  Topics to be covered during the ‘tour’ include the following:\n\n\n\n5 pm:  – Virtual Tour of Assawaga Farm with an in-depth look at no-till methods\, including no-till cover crops\, soil coverage\, inoculants\, intercropping\, bed prep.\, small tools\n\n\n6 pm: – Supper on the Farm – your no-till small farm questions answered.\n\n\n6:30 – Carbon Proxy Testing – how it’s done and what it teaches us (hosted by Caro Roszell\, NOFA MASS)\n\n\n  \nJoin us at any time during the workshop! \n  \nThis workshop is made possible in part by funding from the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-no-till-field-day-at-assawaga-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20200504T163924Z
CREATED:20200504T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T163924Z
UID:8720-1590685200-1590694200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual No-Till Field Day at Assawaga Farm
DESCRIPTION:Click here to join the webinar\nJoin Yoko and Alex for a ‘virtual tour’ of their 3/4 acre intensive no-till Farm in Putnam CT. Assawaga Farm is a shining example of how to work with Nature to create a natural food growing environment where plants and people thrive.  Topics to be covered during the ‘tour’ include the following:\n\n\n\n5 pm:  – Virtual Tour of Assawaga Farm with an in-depth look at no-till methods\, including no-till cover crops\, soil coverage\, inoculants\, intercropping\, bed prep.\, small tools\n\n\n6 pm: – Supper on the Farm – your no-till small farm questions answered.\n\n\n6:30 – Carbon Proxy Testing – how it’s done and what it teaches us (hosted by Caro Roszell\, NOFA MASS)\n\n\n  \nJoin us at any time during the workshop! \n  \nThis workshop is made possible in part by funding from the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-no-till-field-day-at-assawaga-farm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T183000
DTSTAMP:20200511T124656Z
CREATED:20200511T124656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T124656Z
UID:5343-1590514200-1590517800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Inviting Beneficial Insects to Your Farm and Garden (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this event coming soon \nNOFA MASS presents this interactive online event which highlights plants and regenerative agriculture principles that support beneficial insects. Join Elise and Tucker Smith of Cedar Rock Gardens\, a vegetable farm and seedling nursery open to the public in Gloucester\, to learn from about how they are helping pollinators and many other beneficial insects flourish on their farm\, Subjects to be covered: \n\nVirtually tour the farm and see how they provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insects\nLearn about perennial plants for cut flowers\nDiscuss the value of intercropping and which crops they are planting together\nLearn more about low-till and no-till farming practices\n\nCedar Rock Gardens comprises 13.5 acres in Gloucester\, Massachusetts where they grow a large variety of vegetables on 2.5 acres of land utilizing crop rotation schedules and cover crops to ensure good soil practices. They operate a retail stand on the farm\, sell directly to local restaurants and have an 80 member CSA. Additionally\, they currently have about 7\,300 square feet of heated greenhouse space where they grow herbs\, vegetables\, and a variety of annual and perennial flower seedlings. They practice shallow-till and no-till farming practices to preserve habitat for beneficial insects and maintain biological diversity in their fields. \nWhen we design for increased pollinator habitat we also increase the overall resilience of the farm\, specifically with the addition of native perennial plants that add both above-ground and below-ground (rhizosphere) diversity\, which increases the carbon sequestration capacity of the landscape. With many populations of pollinator species on the decline\, it is important to build buffers and organic landscapes that can provide refuge for a variety of organisms. With a bit of knowledge and design you can have a biodiverse farm that utilizes marginal areas of your farm to grow new crops for your market.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/inviting-beneficial-insects-to-your-farm-and-garden-resiliency-skills-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T183000
DTSTAMP:20200511T124656Z
CREATED:20200511T124656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T124656Z
UID:8726-1590514200-1590517800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Inviting Beneficial Insects to Your Farm and Garden (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this event coming soon \nNOFA MASS presents this interactive online event which highlights plants and regenerative agriculture principles that support beneficial insects. Join Elise and Tucker Smith of Cedar Rock Gardens\, a vegetable farm and seedling nursery open to the public in Gloucester\, to learn from about how they are helping pollinators and many other beneficial insects flourish on their farm\, Subjects to be covered: \n\nVirtually tour the farm and see how they provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insects\nLearn about perennial plants for cut flowers\nDiscuss the value of intercropping and which crops they are planting together\nLearn more about low-till and no-till farming practices\n\nCedar Rock Gardens comprises 13.5 acres in Gloucester\, Massachusetts where they grow a large variety of vegetables on 2.5 acres of land utilizing crop rotation schedules and cover crops to ensure good soil practices. They operate a retail stand on the farm\, sell directly to local restaurants and have an 80 member CSA. Additionally\, they currently have about 7\,300 square feet of heated greenhouse space where they grow herbs\, vegetables\, and a variety of annual and perennial flower seedlings. They practice shallow-till and no-till farming practices to preserve habitat for beneficial insects and maintain biological diversity in their fields. \nWhen we design for increased pollinator habitat we also increase the overall resilience of the farm\, specifically with the addition of native perennial plants that add both above-ground and below-ground (rhizosphere) diversity\, which increases the carbon sequestration capacity of the landscape. With many populations of pollinator species on the decline\, it is important to build buffers and organic landscapes that can provide refuge for a variety of organisms. With a bit of knowledge and design you can have a biodiverse farm that utilizes marginal areas of your farm to grow new crops for your market.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/inviting-beneficial-insects-to-your-farm-and-garden-resiliency-skills-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T193000
DTSTAMP:20200504T200602Z
CREATED:20200504T200602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T200602Z
UID:5255-1589997600-1590003000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:SOIL TESTING FOR FARMERS WEBINAR MAY 20
DESCRIPTION:NOFA’s own Caro Rozell of NOFA Mass will lead a workshop on May 20th. The intention is to share our NOFA approach developed by our own team.  The webinar is designed to teach farmers the methodologies so they can test their soil on their own.   It’s free to farmers but does require registration.\nRegister here
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-testing-for-farmers-webinar-may-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T193000
DTSTAMP:20200504T200602Z
CREATED:20200504T200602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T200602Z
UID:8722-1589997600-1590003000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:SOIL TESTING FOR FARMERS WEBINAR MAY 20
DESCRIPTION:NOFA’s own Caro Rozell of NOFA Mass will lead a workshop on May 20th. The intention is to share our NOFA approach developed by our own team.  The webinar is designed to teach farmers the methodologies so they can test their soil on their own.   It’s free to farmers but does require registration.\nRegister here
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-testing-for-farmers-webinar-may-20-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GROW.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T183000
DTSTAMP:20200512T211931Z
CREATED:20200512T211931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T211931Z
UID:5369-1589563800-1589567400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Worms for Greener Gardens\, Living Soil & Healthy Climate (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this online learning experience on Worm Composting. Make a worm bin: microbial alchemy in a bucket! Whether you live on plenty of land or in a small apartment\, you can partner with red wrigglers to turn organic waste into a potent fertilizer and bio-inoculant. Come spend an hour with worm enthusiasts (& NOFA/Mass staff members) Jason Valcourt and Marty Dagoberto\, who will share their own vermicomposting systems and discuss: \n\nBin design and how to create one from easy-to-find materials\nWhat to feed them & how to supply needed grit\nWhat to use for their bedding\nCare & maintenance of their environment (moisture\, temperature\, acidity\, population size)\nHow to isolate and remove castings\n\nMarty explaining his worm bin system at a local festival\nIn their conversation\, Marty and Jason will also touch on the history of worms\, how to identify worm eggs\, where to get worms\, how and why to use the castings\, the role of worms in creating healthy soils and combatting climate change\, and more! \nJoin us and discover the joy of keeping hundreds of wriggly pets and farming worm poo for your garden. \n  \nThe course is free\, but NOFA MASS would appreciate any donations you would like to make to keep these courses coming. \n \n  \nMarty Dagoberto: NOFA/Mass Policy Director\, advocate for healthy soils\, pollinators\, food justice and a healthier environment. Home gardener & passionate worm farmer \nJason Valcourt: NOFA/Mass Conferences Coordinator\, musician\, market gardener & proud keeper of worms
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-worms-for-greener-gardens-living-soil-healthy-climate-resiliency-skills-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T183000
DTSTAMP:20200512T211931Z
CREATED:20200512T211931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T211931Z
UID:8727-1589563800-1589567400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Worms for Greener Gardens\, Living Soil & Healthy Climate (Resiliency Skills Webinar Series)
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this online learning experience on Worm Composting. Make a worm bin: microbial alchemy in a bucket! Whether you live on plenty of land or in a small apartment\, you can partner with red wrigglers to turn organic waste into a potent fertilizer and bio-inoculant. Come spend an hour with worm enthusiasts (& NOFA/Mass staff members) Jason Valcourt and Marty Dagoberto\, who will share their own vermicomposting systems and discuss: \n\nBin design and how to create one from easy-to-find materials\nWhat to feed them & how to supply needed grit\nWhat to use for their bedding\nCare & maintenance of their environment (moisture\, temperature\, acidity\, population size)\nHow to isolate and remove castings\n\nMarty explaining his worm bin system at a local festival\nIn their conversation\, Marty and Jason will also touch on the history of worms\, how to identify worm eggs\, where to get worms\, how and why to use the castings\, the role of worms in creating healthy soils and combatting climate change\, and more! \nJoin us and discover the joy of keeping hundreds of wriggly pets and farming worm poo for your garden. \n  \nThe course is free\, but NOFA MASS would appreciate any donations you would like to make to keep these courses coming. \n \n  \nMarty Dagoberto: NOFA/Mass Policy Director\, advocate for healthy soils\, pollinators\, food justice and a healthier environment. Home gardener & passionate worm farmer \nJason Valcourt: NOFA/Mass Conferences Coordinator\, musician\, market gardener & proud keeper of worms
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-worms-for-greener-gardens-living-soil-healthy-climate-resiliency-skills-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20200509T153416Z
CREATED:20200509T153416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T153416Z
UID:5324-1589479200-1589484600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Improving Pollinator Habitat at Home: A Two-Part Online Event
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this timely 2 part Online learning opportunity featuring pollinators: \nDo you want to create a garden that is inviting\, and nourishing\, for people\, and pollinators alike?  In this workshop with Dan Jaffe\, co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and longtime ecological horticulturist\, we will focus on successful methods for creating habitats for pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscapes where we live and work. Join us at Pingree School to learn more about: why designing for pollinator health builds resiliency in our local ecosystem\, design components that should be considered in every garden\, which flower shapes and colors attract insects and other features that provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insect.  Join us on May 14th and 16th from 6:00pm to 7:30 for this two-part\, interactive online event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/improving-pollinator-habitat-at-home-a-two-part-online-event/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20200509T153416Z
CREATED:20200509T153416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T153416Z
UID:8725-1589479200-1589484600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Improving Pollinator Habitat at Home: A Two-Part Online Event
DESCRIPTION:NOFA MASS brings us this timely 2 part Online learning opportunity featuring pollinators: \nDo you want to create a garden that is inviting\, and nourishing\, for people\, and pollinators alike?  In this workshop with Dan Jaffe\, co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and longtime ecological horticulturist\, we will focus on successful methods for creating habitats for pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscapes where we live and work. Join us at Pingree School to learn more about: why designing for pollinator health builds resiliency in our local ecosystem\, design components that should be considered in every garden\, which flower shapes and colors attract insects and other features that provide a variety of habitats for beneficial insect.  Join us on May 14th and 16th from 6:00pm to 7:30 for this two-part\, interactive online event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/improving-pollinator-habitat-at-home-a-two-part-online-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20256415805_55396b9e72_c.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T183000
DTSTAMP:20200505T001744Z
CREATED:20200505T001744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T001744Z
UID:5280-1589477400-1589481000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Tomatoes 101
DESCRIPTION:Join this video conference to learn the basics of growing organic tomatoes. \nIn this informal workshop\, Red Wagon owner Julie Rubaud will discuss various tomato varieties and give you some professional tips for planting\, feeding\, trellising\, pruning\, and harvesting. This will be a great way to get your tomato questions answered and to get started on these delicious summer crops.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tomatoes-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T183000
DTSTAMP:20200505T001744Z
CREATED:20200505T001744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T001744Z
UID:8723-1589477400-1589481000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Tomatoes 101
DESCRIPTION:Join this video conference to learn the basics of growing organic tomatoes. \nIn this informal workshop\, Red Wagon owner Julie Rubaud will discuss various tomato varieties and give you some professional tips for planting\, feeding\, trellising\, pruning\, and harvesting. This will be a great way to get your tomato questions answered and to get started on these delicious summer crops.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tomatoes-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T183000
DTSTAMP:20200415T135854Z
CREATED:20200415T135854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T135854Z
UID:5113-1588959000-1588962600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grass to Garden in Under 3 Hours
DESCRIPTION:If you’re just getting started planning your corona virus victory garden and need some friendly guidance\, this webinar is for you!  Lydia and Caro from NOFA MASS built a simple\, classic raised bed garden together (while physically distancing!) from lawn to planting seeds in just two and a half hours. We documented the process and will share what we did\, explaining how start a simple raised bed vegetable garden from scratch. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nMaterials\, tools & budget\nBasic raised bed construction\n\n\nHow to prep the area\nHow to fill it (and with what)\nBasic considerations for fertility\nMulching\nPlanting\n\nWe’ll also touch briefly on basic season extension for a raised bed and will discuss seed and seedling sourcing in the context of corona-virus related stresses on seed companies and farms. And\, of course\, we’ll take your questions! \nFor information on siting your garden\, including considerations for planting a garden safely in soils that may have contaminants\, please see our previous webinar\, Starting a Garden Safely in Urban and Suburban Soils. \nLydia Sivel-Irons: Producer-Host of the NOFA/Mass Podcast & NOFA/Mass PR Coordinator. \nCaro Roszell: NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator & owner-operator of New Wendell Farm\, a 1/2 acre market garden serving Wendell Massachusetts. \nTo Register\, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1090234355258415115 \nLydia and Caro building a garden together safely\, wearing masks\nand staying at least 12 feet apart at all times! \n  \nNOFA MASS is offering these Video Gatherings for FREE as a service to the community to respond to the current needs for home-based food production/ preparation skills. NOFA MASS asks: “If you learned something of value\, please consider making a donation to help keep our organization going during this difficult time. Thank you so much!” \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-grazing-for-health-creating-nutrient-dense-animal-foods-from-soil-to-milk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T183000
DTSTAMP:20200415T135854Z
CREATED:20200415T135854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T135854Z
UID:8717-1588959000-1588962600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Grass to Garden in Under 3 Hours
DESCRIPTION:If you’re just getting started planning your corona virus victory garden and need some friendly guidance\, this webinar is for you!  Lydia and Caro from NOFA MASS built a simple\, classic raised bed garden together (while physically distancing!) from lawn to planting seeds in just two and a half hours. We documented the process and will share what we did\, explaining how start a simple raised bed vegetable garden from scratch. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nMaterials\, tools & budget\nBasic raised bed construction\n\n\nHow to prep the area\nHow to fill it (and with what)\nBasic considerations for fertility\nMulching\nPlanting\n\nWe’ll also touch briefly on basic season extension for a raised bed and will discuss seed and seedling sourcing in the context of corona-virus related stresses on seed companies and farms. And\, of course\, we’ll take your questions! \nFor information on siting your garden\, including considerations for planting a garden safely in soils that may have contaminants\, please see our previous webinar\, Starting a Garden Safely in Urban and Suburban Soils. \nLydia Sivel-Irons: Producer-Host of the NOFA/Mass Podcast & NOFA/Mass PR Coordinator. \nCaro Roszell: NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator & owner-operator of New Wendell Farm\, a 1/2 acre market garden serving Wendell Massachusetts. \nTo Register\, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1090234355258415115 \nLydia and Caro building a garden together safely\, wearing masks\nand staying at least 12 feet apart at all times! \n  \nNOFA MASS is offering these Video Gatherings for FREE as a service to the community to respond to the current needs for home-based food production/ preparation skills. NOFA MASS asks: “If you learned something of value\, please consider making a donation to help keep our organization going during this difficult time. Thank you so much!” \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-grazing-for-health-creating-nutrient-dense-animal-foods-from-soil-to-milk-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T143000
DTSTAMP:20200507T130428Z
CREATED:20200507T130428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T130428Z
UID:5302-1588856400-1588861800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Composting At Home - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the Basics. \nAre you sheltering-in-place at home? Looking for a way to recycle your food scraps? Interested in producing your own “black gold” for your yard or garden? Need an activity to do with your children? Want to avoid greenhouse gases from landfills and incinerators and store carbon in local soils?  \nLearn how to home compost!  \nThere’s never been a better time. By composting at home\, you can protect the planet and improve your soil while practicing safe physical distancing. Join this webinar to learn how to successfully compost at home. This webinar will cover the basics of hot composting outside and worm composting or vermicomposting inside. \n  \nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\nRhonda Sherman\nNorth Carolina State University\nExtension Specialist\, Department of Horticultural Science\nRaleigh\, N.C.\nRhonda Sherman is a leading authority on vermicomposting. Rhonda is the founder and director of a 2‐acre Compost Learning Lab (CL2) at NC State’s 1\,500-acre Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory. The CL2 has a 40‐ft by 30‐ft Worm Barn\, an equipment shed\, and a covered teaching shelter. There are 26 types of composting and vermicomposting bins and areas for hands‐on training activities. She has taught composting and vermicomposting in Guyana\, the Dominican Republic\, Argentina\, Chile\, and throughout the United States. She has authored over 65 publications on vermicomposting\, composting\, recycling and waste reduction. More information available at the North Carolina State Extension website on vermicomposting.\n\n\n\n\nBrenda Platt\nDirector\, Composting for Community Initiative\nInstitute for Local Self-Reliance\nWashington\, DC.\nBrenda and her team at ILSR are supporting community-scale composters via forums\, webinars\, podcasts\, guides\, policies\, trainings\, and more. She has been a home composter for more than 30 years and is a lead trainer for ILSR’s Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders Composter Train-the-Trainer Program. In 2017\, the US Composting Council awarded her its H. Clark Gregory Award for outstanding service to the composting industry through grassroots efforts. In 2019\, BioCycle magazine featured Brenda as one of its organics recycling trailblazers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/composting-at-home-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T143000
DTSTAMP:20200507T130428Z
CREATED:20200507T130428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T130428Z
UID:8724-1588856400-1588861800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Composting At Home - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the Basics. \nAre you sheltering-in-place at home? Looking for a way to recycle your food scraps? Interested in producing your own “black gold” for your yard or garden? Need an activity to do with your children? Want to avoid greenhouse gases from landfills and incinerators and store carbon in local soils?  \nLearn how to home compost!  \nThere’s never been a better time. By composting at home\, you can protect the planet and improve your soil while practicing safe physical distancing. Join this webinar to learn how to successfully compost at home. This webinar will cover the basics of hot composting outside and worm composting or vermicomposting inside. \n  \nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\nRhonda Sherman\nNorth Carolina State University\nExtension Specialist\, Department of Horticultural Science\nRaleigh\, N.C.\nRhonda Sherman is a leading authority on vermicomposting. Rhonda is the founder and director of a 2‐acre Compost Learning Lab (CL2) at NC State’s 1\,500-acre Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory. The CL2 has a 40‐ft by 30‐ft Worm Barn\, an equipment shed\, and a covered teaching shelter. There are 26 types of composting and vermicomposting bins and areas for hands‐on training activities. She has taught composting and vermicomposting in Guyana\, the Dominican Republic\, Argentina\, Chile\, and throughout the United States. She has authored over 65 publications on vermicomposting\, composting\, recycling and waste reduction. More information available at the North Carolina State Extension website on vermicomposting.\n\n\n\n\nBrenda Platt\nDirector\, Composting for Community Initiative\nInstitute for Local Self-Reliance\nWashington\, DC.\nBrenda and her team at ILSR are supporting community-scale composters via forums\, webinars\, podcasts\, guides\, policies\, trainings\, and more. She has been a home composter for more than 30 years and is a lead trainer for ILSR’s Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders Composter Train-the-Trainer Program. In 2017\, the US Composting Council awarded her its H. Clark Gregory Award for outstanding service to the composting industry through grassroots efforts. In 2019\, BioCycle magazine featured Brenda as one of its organics recycling trailblazers.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/composting-at-home-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T130000
DTSTAMP:20200504T170030Z
CREATED:20200504T170030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T170030Z
UID:5243-1588766400-1588770000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Safely Selling Local Food at Farm Stands and CSAs during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, MAY 6\, 2020 – 12:00PM TO 1:00PM\n\nThis webinar comes from NOFA Vermont\, who have come up with a timely presentation for farms that are trying to figure out how to get their food ‘out there’. Many Vermont farms are heeding the call to feed their communities. They have adapted time and again to the evolving COVID-19 situation to ensure the safety of their food\, customers\, employees\, and farms. They are even selling products from other farms\, along with their own meat\, dairy\, produce\, maple\, etc. Join us for a discussion about COVID-19 best practices for farmstands and CSA models. Presenters from Vermont farms will give an update on the latest guidelines; whatever they are on May 6. \nPresenters include:\nSara Armstrong Donegan and James Donegan from Trillium Hill Farm in Hinesburg: https://www.trilliumhillfarmvt.com/\nAshlyn Bristle from Rebop Farm in Brattleboro: https://www.rebopfarm.com/\nAlissa Matthews from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/\nBill Cavanaugh from NOFA-VT Farmer Services: https://nofavt.org/
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/safely-selling-local-food-at-farm-stands-and-csas-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T130000
DTSTAMP:20200504T170030Z
CREATED:20200504T170030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T170030Z
UID:8721-1588766400-1588770000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Safely Selling Local Food at Farm Stands and CSAs during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, MAY 6\, 2020 – 12:00PM TO 1:00PM\n\nThis webinar comes from NOFA Vermont\, who have come up with a timely presentation for farms that are trying to figure out how to get their food ‘out there’. Many Vermont farms are heeding the call to feed their communities. They have adapted time and again to the evolving COVID-19 situation to ensure the safety of their food\, customers\, employees\, and farms. They are even selling products from other farms\, along with their own meat\, dairy\, produce\, maple\, etc. Join us for a discussion about COVID-19 best practices for farmstands and CSA models. Presenters from Vermont farms will give an update on the latest guidelines; whatever they are on May 6. \nPresenters include:\nSara Armstrong Donegan and James Donegan from Trillium Hill Farm in Hinesburg: https://www.trilliumhillfarmvt.com/\nAshlyn Bristle from Rebop Farm in Brattleboro: https://www.rebopfarm.com/\nAlissa Matthews from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/\nBill Cavanaugh from NOFA-VT Farmer Services: https://nofavt.org/
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/safely-selling-local-food-at-farm-stands-and-csas-during-covid-19-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T183000
DTSTAMP:20200418T025336Z
CREATED:20200418T025336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T025336Z
UID:5175-1587749400-1587753000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings: Foraging for Tasty Wild Edibles in Your Backyard and Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Video Gatherings on Friday April 24th at 5:30pm. We will learn more about Foraging for Tasty Wild Edibles in Your Backyard and Neighborhood. 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. Join naturalist\, wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen\, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, for a one-hour webinar featuring two dozen of the tastiest edible weeds\, invasive species and common native species the Commonwealth has to offer.  Russ will present information on: \n\n\nIdentification tips\nEdible portion(s) and season(s) of availability\nPreparation methods\nGuidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging\n\nInstructor:  \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 so 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.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/resiliency-skills-online-gatherings-foraging-for-tasty-wild-edibles-in-your-backyard-and-neighborhood/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T183000
DTSTAMP:20200418T025336Z
CREATED:20200418T025336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T025336Z
UID:8719-1587749400-1587753000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Resiliency Skills Online Gatherings: Foraging for Tasty Wild Edibles in Your Backyard and Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another of our free weekly Resiliency Skills Video Gatherings on Friday April 24th at 5:30pm. We will learn more about Foraging for Tasty Wild Edibles in Your Backyard and Neighborhood. 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. Join naturalist\, wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen\, author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, for a one-hour webinar featuring two dozen of the tastiest edible weeds\, invasive species and common native species the Commonwealth has to offer.  Russ will present information on: \n\n\nIdentification tips\nEdible portion(s) and season(s) of availability\nPreparation methods\nGuidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging\n\nInstructor:  \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 so 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.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/resiliency-skills-online-gatherings-foraging-for-tasty-wild-edibles-in-your-backyard-and-neighborhood-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T035929Z
CREATED:20200403T035929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T035929Z
UID:5040-1587663000-1587666600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Strawberries 101
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a few different ways for you to plant your strawberry patch. In this informal class\, Chad Donovan and Julie Rubaud will go over the methods of planting strawberries into the ground or raised bed from dormant bare roots or from green plants. We will also discuss how to take care of a strawberry hanging basket and have materials on hand if you would like to plant your own. Everything you need will be available for purchase\, but feel free to come just for the information. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge”
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/strawberries-101/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T035929Z
CREATED:20200403T035929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T035929Z
UID:8716-1587663000-1587666600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Strawberries 101
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a few different ways for you to plant your strawberry patch. In this informal class\, Chad Donovan and Julie Rubaud will go over the methods of planting strawberries into the ground or raised bed from dormant bare roots or from green plants. We will also discuss how to take care of a strawberry hanging basket and have materials on hand if you would like to plant your own. Everything you need will be available for purchase\, but feel free to come just for the information. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge”
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/strawberries-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T193000
DTSTAMP:20200418T015406Z
CREATED:20200418T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T015406Z
UID:5154-1587493800-1587497400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Land Care: Lawns on a Mission!
DESCRIPTION:Join New Canaan Library’s Live Webinar! \nOur state’s land use has shifted from pasture to lawn\, from forest to subdivision—threatening Connecticut’s remaining habitat and food production. Dina Brewster\, farmer and director of CT Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, will teach homeowners how to become land stewards by caring for their lawns organically. With basic knowledge of soil health\, organic land care principles\, and a few farmer friends\, you can easily identify ways your lawn and backyard can heal the environment while saving you time\, effort\, aggravation\, and money. \nZoom in to enjoy an evening of information and discussion as we bring organic land and lawn care to New Canaan! \nDina Brewster is Executive Director of CT NOFA. A full-time farmer for fifteen years\, she was previously a teacher\, first in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer and then in the Bronx teaching high school English. She founded and developed “The Hickories\,” initially a one-acre vegetable garden which has grown to a 45-acre certified organic fruit\, vegetable\, cut flower\, and livestock business. Committed to connecting people with working land\, Brewster chose to return to her family’s farm in Ridgefield and start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. She believes we have a responsibility to increase the economic vitality of our regional agrarian economy\, improve the long-range ecological stewardship of our land and water\, and enliven our cultural commitment to farming.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-land-care-lawns-on-a-mission/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T193000
DTSTAMP:20200418T015406Z
CREATED:20200418T015406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T015406Z
UID:8718-1587493800-1587497400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Land Care: Lawns on a Mission!
DESCRIPTION:Join New Canaan Library’s Live Webinar! \nOur state’s land use has shifted from pasture to lawn\, from forest to subdivision—threatening Connecticut’s remaining habitat and food production. Dina Brewster\, farmer and director of CT Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, will teach homeowners how to become land stewards by caring for their lawns organically. With basic knowledge of soil health\, organic land care principles\, and a few farmer friends\, you can easily identify ways your lawn and backyard can heal the environment while saving you time\, effort\, aggravation\, and money. \nZoom in to enjoy an evening of information and discussion as we bring organic land and lawn care to New Canaan! \nDina Brewster is Executive Director of CT NOFA. A full-time farmer for fifteen years\, she was previously a teacher\, first in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer and then in the Bronx teaching high school English. She founded and developed “The Hickories\,” initially a one-acre vegetable garden which has grown to a 45-acre certified organic fruit\, vegetable\, cut flower\, and livestock business. Committed to connecting people with working land\, Brewster chose to return to her family’s farm in Ridgefield and start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. She believes we have a responsibility to increase the economic vitality of our regional agrarian economy\, improve the long-range ecological stewardship of our land and water\, and enliven our cultural commitment to farming.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-land-care-lawns-on-a-mission-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034955Z
CREATED:20200403T034955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034955Z
UID:5031-1587058200-1587061800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Onions 101
DESCRIPTION:In this Thursday informal class\, Julie Rubaud\, Red Wagon Owner\, will show you how to plant onions from seedlings (not dried ‘sets’) and will discuss all that goes into this crop in the home garden including how to store them all winter long. We will be in the garden\, planting the onions together\, so that you will learn hands on and feel empowered to do it yourself. Onions are a fantastic value and one of the vegetables that give the most satisfaction in the garden. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-onions-101/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T183000
DTSTAMP:20200403T034955Z
CREATED:20200403T034955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T034955Z
UID:8715-1587058200-1587061800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Onions 101
DESCRIPTION:In this Thursday informal class\, Julie Rubaud\, Red Wagon Owner\, will show you how to plant onions from seedlings (not dried ‘sets’) and will discuss all that goes into this crop in the home garden including how to store them all winter long. We will be in the garden\, planting the onions together\, so that you will learn hands on and feel empowered to do it yourself. Onions are a fantastic value and one of the vegetables that give the most satisfaction in the garden. \nDue to current requirements regarding social distancing\, we will be holding workshops seminars as video conferences. We will send an email with instructions ahead of time and will provide you with technical support to make your experience as smooth as possible. Our goal is to keep you safe and to support you with all of your gardening needs and knowledge.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/growing-onions-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Training
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END:VCALENDAR