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SUMMARY:Microscopy Training in Simsbury\, CT
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL\n \nClick here for other dates and locations \n\nCourse Overview\nParticipants will view various soils and composts\, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing\, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following: \n\nBacteria : Fungi ratios – what they mean and why they’re important\nAggregate structure in soil/compost\nBacteria numbers and diversity\nQuality of fungi and what that means for your soil\nPredators – identify and quantify both aerobic and anaerobic microbes\nCompost tea and extracts – microbial populations that exist in real time\n\nThroughout the training we will discuss ways to create healthy\, living soil using regenerative agriculture techniques. At the completion of the training you will be ready to use your microscope to evaluate soil and compost\, with the ability to store the information in written and visual form\, to share\, and compare with future samples. \nTraining includes: \n\nOMAX Digital Compound Microscope\n2 Live Virtual Training Sessions (schedule below)\n3 Recorded Virtual Training Sessions (can be viewed at any time)\n1 In-Person training (select your location at registration)\n\n\nCourse Schedule\nThis course will be conducted over 2 live virtual trainings\, 3 recorded virtual sessions (which can be viewed at any time)\, and 1 in-person training session. \n2 Live Virtual Trainings (via Zoom)\n\nSeptember 23\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\nSeptember 30\, 6:00pm-7:30pm\n\nParticipants who register after these virtual sessions have started\, or for any participants who are unable to attend a live virtual session\, recorded versions will be made available. \n3 Recorded Virtual Trainings (available any time)\nThree recorded microscopy training sessions will be made available to all participants\, for immediate or future use. \nIn-Person Training\n\nOctober 26\, 10:00am-1:00pm: Simsbury Community Farm\, Simsbury\, CT\n\nUnable to make the in-person training? Click here for other dates and locations. \n\nTestimonials\nIn May of 2023\, the NOFA-NY education team had the great privilege to participate in soil microscopy training with Monique Bosch through CT-NOFA. The virtual training time let us get familiar with microscopes\, learn to identify aggregates\, fungal hyphae\, nematodes\, and some soil structure basics. The in-person training at Bard College was incredible! We found our own soil samples and analyzed them with students from the college\, allowing us to test our teaching skills and gain confidence. I highly recommend Monique and this program. I have been able to work with farmers and gardeners now to look at their soil structures and teach them about what they see. \nSamantha (NOFA-NY) \nAt Assawaga Farm\, our microscope is an indispensable tool for maintaining and improving our soil’s health. We use it to assess the biology of many things on the farm including potting soil\, compost\, teas\, as well as general soil tests from our fields\, and it allows us a better understanding of what the soil and crops need to be healthy\, productive\, and sustainable. Looking at our farm through a microscope opens up a whole new perspective that we use to inform our decisions. \nAlex Carpenter (Assawaga Farm\, Putnam\, CT)
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/fall-microscopy-training-in-simsbury-ct/
LOCATION:Simsbury Community Farm\, 73 Wolcott Rd.\, Simsbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soil Health,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20240830T193815Z
CREATED:20240723T203622Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: No-Till Farming Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA for a field day that will provide participants with resources and support in implementing no-till practices\, or in transitioning to no-till and reduced tillage farming. This field day will include examples of no-till equipment\, how they work\, and how/when to use them. We’ll discuss how this climate smart practice helps reduce erosion\, improve water retention\, and increase soil organic matter\, to be demonstrated by a microscopic comparison of soil samples taken from no-till vs. tilled fields\, contrasting the bacteria/fungi ratio and microbial life differences between the two. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-no-till-farming-practices/
LOCATION:Sub Edge Farm\, 199 Town Farm Road\, Farmington\, 06032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20240925T191813Z
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SUMMARY:BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Training
DESCRIPTION:BCS Tractor Training & Compost Tea Making on the Farm\nThe first portion of the farm field day will include an informative training on how to safely operate a BCS tractor and attachments followed by networking & refreshments. The second half will include an overview on making compost tea and its importance. Come for either portion or stay for both! \nClick here to register for this free event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/bcs-tractor-training-compost-tea-training/
LOCATION:Artza Mendi Farm\, 26 Lacroix Rd.\, Sprague\, CT\, 06330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
DTSTAMP:20240830T193819Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA for an overview of how to adopt/improve practices that involve planting a cover crop in between crops for harvesting. Yoko Takemura and Alex Carpenter\, farmers and founders of Assawaga Farm\, will show several methods of working with cover crops on a small farm. They will share their trials and tribulations as well as planting plans\, which have proven successful in improving the health of their soil. Various types of cover crops\, timing\, duration and termination methods will be discussed\, along with a demonstration of preparing a cover crop bed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Assawaga Farm\, 626 Providence Pike\, Putnam\, CT\, 06260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T180000
DTSTAMP:20240830T193805Z
CREATED:20240723T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T193805Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Tree and Shrub Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA for a hands-on workshop on establishing native trees and shrubs on farmland and properties throughout Connecticut. We’ll take a look at planning\, planting\, and maintenance of trees and shrubs at The Hickories farm over the years. Demonstrations will include site selection\, soil preparation\, and sourcing of appropriate plant material for specific locations. \nThe workshop includes support from experienced growers with a focus on native woody trees and shrubs; hazelnut\, inkberry\, winterberry\, witch hazel\, viburnums\, pussy willow\, and black willow\, as well as ecotypic pollinators. \nThis workshop is presented by CT NOFA in partnership with The Hickories and Eco59 (formally CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project)\, an initiative for best practices around finding the most appropriate plant materials that support our natural environment. \nAOLCPs from CT NOFA’s Organic Land Care Program will earn CEUs for attending this field day\, and may do so for free. Email us for a discount code before registering. \nLimited to 20 participants. Register for the field day here. \n\nAnd don’t miss out on the rest of this series! \n\nSoil Health Field Day #2 – Cover Crops\, September 29\nSoil Health Field Day #3 – No-Till Practices\, October 12
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-tree-and-shrub-establishment/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Organic Land Care,Soil Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240826T175531Z
CREATED:20240813T183823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T175531Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp Fiber Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nGo through a season of growing hemp with this skill share as you meet up multiple times during the growing season to observe and discuss the processes of seeding\, harvesting\, and processing hemp for fiber production. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product\, or if you already grow it\, but haven’t grown it with hemp fiber mind\, this is the skill share for you. \nThis skill share will be conducted over the course of three field days\, each focused on specific aspects of the hemp fiber growth cycle: \n\nSEEDING: May 20th (rain date May 21st)\nHARVESTING: September 14th\nPROCESSING: TBA\, scheduled for November\n\nThis skill share program is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/hemp-fiber-cultivation/
LOCATION:The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station\, 190 Sheldon Rd.\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000
DTSTAMP:20240820T193733Z
CREATED:20240813T183805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193733Z
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SUMMARY:Land Evaluation and Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nFor folks who are still looking for land\, whether to lease or purchase. Learn how to evaluate potential properties for agricultural use. Explore three different properties with Solid Ground soil\, conservation\, and land use consultant Kip Kolesinskas. We will evaluate the major soil properties to consider for different types of agriculture\, evaluate the location and condition of existing infrastructure\, including potential water sources\, impact of wetlands\, neighbors and wildlife\, land restoration\, topography\, and local microclimates. Learn how to use the Web Soil Survey and other Connecticut and municipal maps as tools in the process\, and where to find information on a property’s history\, town zoning agriculture restrictions\, setbacks\, and more. \nThis Skill Share occurs over the course of two days\, at three different properties: \n\nSeptember 8th @ Gunther Farm in Vernon\nSeptember 15th @ Off Center Farm in Woodbridge\nSeptember 15th @ Beets and Blooms Farm in Cobalt\n\nThis skill share is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/land-evaluation-and-farmland-access/
LOCATION:Gunther Farm\, 24 Hyde Rd.\, Vernon\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20240813T180517Z
CREATED:20240813T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180517Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Pest and Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of CT NOFA’s Skill Share program\, produced in partnership with UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program. \nJoin Shuresh Ghimire\, UConn Extension IPM educator at Lathrop Farmstead as we explore the different pests and diseases vegetable farmers can face in a season and how to manage them in a organic way. This 3-hour event will provide a hands on opportunity to see what are the sorts of things we are facing this time of year\, but also how earlier pests and diseases have been managed. Being certified organic always makes it more important to understand the firm boundaries of what you can and can’t do\, so if you are interested in transitioning your farm to organic\, or are in the early stages of your certified organic farm\, this would be a great skill share to attend. \nThis field day is free to attend. Register here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-pest-and-disease-management/
LOCATION:Lathrop Farmstead\, 77 Randall Rd.\, Lebanon\, CT\, 06249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day Workshop,Partner events,Skill Share
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20240710T185003Z
CREATED:20240702T193814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T185003Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Tea Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join CT NOFA as we explore how to make compost tea for various applications\, and what that looks like under the microscope. Compost tea is produced by actively aerating compost in water with added amendments. Beneficial microbes from the compost consume the amendments\, multiply by the billions\, and in 24 hours\, the finished compost tea can be applied to offer plant-available nutrients directly to the leaves and roots of plants. \nWe’ll brew various recipes\, from home-brewed tea in a 5-gallon bucket\, to a 50-gallon large scale brew for farms\, then apply the tea using various methods. \nAOLCPs can earn 3 CEUs and attend the course for only $20. Active NOFA members may also attend for only $20. Email us to receive the discount code before registering. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compost-tea-workshop/
LOCATION:The Hickories\, 136 Lounsbury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTSTAMP:20240103T195838Z
CREATED:20231112T202302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T195838Z
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to present our 42nd Winter Conference\, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 20-21 in the lead up to our full day\, in-person gathering and celebration on March 23\, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University\, in partnership with their Institute of Sustainability. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of workshops\, covering topics such as farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more\, including a keynote address by Maya van Rossum\, founder of the Green Amendments for the Generations organization. Our in-person celebration will also feature the presentation of the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth award and our members’ annual meeting. \nThis year\, we will continue to implement a sliding scale pricing model\, allowing us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. Scholarships are still available thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to request a registration fee waiver\, please click here. \nConference registration includes access to all virtual and in-person sessions\, as well as exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event. \nJoin us this March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. \nLearn more about the conference\, scheduled workshops\, speakers\, and more\, here. And don’t forget to register now to join us on March 23!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2024-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Eastern Connecticut State University\, 83 Windham Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Organic Land Care,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T103000
DTSTAMP:20240229T213554Z
CREATED:20240229T213554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T213554Z
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SUMMARY:Climate and Environment Advocacy Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to join with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and other organizations for this day of advocacy. Come to the State Capitol in Hartford to advocate for strong and meaningful legislation to protect our environment and keep Connecticut’s climate promise! At this event you will hear from speakers about bills before the legislature on topics including climate\, clean energy\, pollution reduction\, toxics\, and waste reduction. We’ll have materials available for you to share with your legislators following the program.\n\nOnce you have signed up\, please reach out to your own legislators\, invite them to the program\, and ask to meet with them after the program ends at 10:30 am. Meet in Room 310 (third floor).\n\n\nRSVP: https://bit.ly/49djcSv\nDirections\, parking\, and bus and rail info can be found https://bit.ly/3UInzjU.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/climate-and-environment-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20240222T123757Z
CREATED:20240222T123757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T123757Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get ready!  It’s time to celebrate the 9th Annual Know Your Farmer Fair on Saturday\, March 9th\, 2024 at the Community Center located in downtown Willimantic. \nCT NOFA is proud to be a co-sponsor of The Know Your Farmer Fair\, which is an opportunity for residents\, chefs\, and food service directors to meet local farmers and to look ahead to the upcoming growing season. Residents can shop the farmer’s market as well as discuss local Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSA)\, farm stands and pick-your-own opportunities. Learn more here.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/9th-annual-know-your-farmer-fair/
LOCATION:Windham Community Center\, 665R Main St.\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20240105T192918Z
CREATED:20240105T192656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T192918Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer 2 Farmer Conference // Conferencia de Granjero a Granjero
DESCRIPTION://Español abajo// \nJoin the New CT Farmer Alliance for our first annual Farmer 2 Farmer Conference! We know that farmers learn best from each other\, so we are excited to feature workshops and a panel led by our very own members. \nThe event will also feature resources available to CT farmers and a Farm Hack competition. \nBreakfast and lunch will be served free of charge. Attendees will leave with some locally saved seeds and maybe some other fun stuff! \nHope to see you there! \nThank you to UConn’s Solid Ground Program and CT NOFA for helping to make this event happen. \nFunding for this event provided by USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegister here for this free event. \n\nÚnase a la New CT Farmer Alliance en nuestra primera conferencia anual Granjero a Granjero. Sabemos que los productores aprenden mejor unos de otros\, por lo que estamos muy contentos de ofrecer talleres y un panel dirigido por nuestros propios miembros de los agricultores. El evento también contará con recursos disponibles para los agricultores CT y un concurso Farm Hack. \nEl desayuno y el almuerzo serán gratuitos. Los asistentes se llevarán a casa algunas semillas guardadas localmente y tal vez alguna otra sorpresa. \nEspero verle allí. \nGracias al programa Solid Ground de la Universidad de Connecticut y a CT NOFA por contribuir a la organización de este acto. \nFinanciación de este acto: USDA-NIFA-BFRDP Award #2023-49400-40870 \nRegístrese aquí para este evento gratuito.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farmer-2-farmer-conference-conferencia-de-granjero-a-granjero/
LOCATION:Meriden Public Library\, 105 Miller Street\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20240103T193810Z
CREATED:20240103T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T193810Z
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SUMMARY:34th Annual NOFA NJ Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA NJ Winter Conference is not just for farmers and gardeners… our community and audience also includes students\, educators\, ag industry professionals\, chefs\, land stewards\, conservationists\, foodies\, brewers\, and more. In our 34th year of this event\, we hope to provide a space for all communities to come together to share\, grow\, learn\, and connect. Join us in celebration of NJ food & agriculture and Help Us Grow the Garden State Together! \nFeaturing \n\n30+ Workshops on Farming\, Homesteading\, Food Systems & More\nKeynote Address by Dr. Will Brinton\, Founder of Woods End Soil Lab and Solvita Nexus Soil Health\nExhibitor Hall featuring Ag Industry Pros & Partner Organizations\nFilm Screenings\, Book Signings\, & Networking Opportunities\nPost-Conference Social Hour with Live Music & Local Libations\nLocal and Organic Breakfast & Lunch Included with Registration\n\nVisit our conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/34th-annual-nofa-nj-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Rutgers University\, Douglass Student Center\, 100 George St.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T180000
DTSTAMP:20240103T203327Z
CREATED:20240103T203235Z
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SUMMARY:37th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join organic enthusiasts from across Massachusetts and greater New England on January 13 at the 37th Annual NOFA/MASS Winter Conference! \nThis one-day event at Worcester State University provides a place to learn\, gather\, and kindle relationships in community with farmers\, local food enthusiasts\, land care professionals\, advocates\, elders\, young leaders\, and everyone in between! \nThe NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024 will be in-person only\, with access to workshop recordings after the conference. This year brings a democratic focus on innovative workshops and organizing spaces. Opportunities await\, with the chance to meet and reacquaint yourself with neighbors near and far. \nIn place of a keynote\, there’s a whole lot in store: a wide variety of workshops and discussions for organic growers at any scale\, including: \n  \n\nCordyceps Cultivation with Priyanka Malhotra of MycoSymbiotics\nCornell Botanic Gardens’ Native Lawn with Todd Bitner\nEffects of Growing Vegetables in Perennial Clover Cover with Piyush\nLabhsetwar of Sawyer Farm\nFarmer Movement + Wellness with Cynthia Flores\nVarieties for Organic Success with Paul Feenan of High Mowing Seeds\n\n\nPlus…\n\n\nThe Children’s Conference returns\, festive and bright!\nAn exciting round of racial justice caucuses\, Spanish language food systems sessions\, native plant and pollinator presentations\, and opportunities to hear about the newest programs in organic agriculture at the local\, state and national level\nSoil Health Round Table: Join a panel of renowned soil specialists to take a deep dive into soil attributes and come away with knowledge that will increase soil health on your site\nEnjoy delicious snacks throughout\, and local lunch with an organic focus\nTake home garden seeds\, forgotten recipes\, advice on tools and techniques\, maybe even a new phone number or two: this year’s Winter Conference features a fair\, with vendors and their specialists\, and a region’s worth of engaged attendees joining together\, poised for growth and change\n\n  \nClick here to register and find more information about the day’s event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/37th-annual-nofa-mass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
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SUMMARY:Hemp\, Sustainability\, and Justice Through a Circular Economy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to the first-ever Grain and Fiber Hemp symposium in Connecticut: “Hemp\, Sustainability\, and Justice through a Circular Economy in CT\,” hosted by Freedom Gerardo\, Hemp Cultivator and Processor at SEAmarron Farmstead and Zbigniew Grabowski\, Water Quality Extension Educator at the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR). \nThis event is an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions\, share insights\, and foster partnerships that can reshape the economy of Connecticut while championing land and environmental stewardship\, generational wealth\, and social justice for BIPOC communities. \nOverview: Hemp\, with its rich history spanning millennia and its versatile applications in textiles\, construction\, agriculture\, and more\, is primed to become a cornerstone of a circular and regenerative economy. As Connecticut boasts underutilized textile and fiber manufacturing potential\, this event seeks to unite agricultural producers\, construction industry experts\, innovators in materials and manufacturing\, regulators\, and community groups to explore the possibilities and pathways for advancing circular\, regenerative hemp production and usage. \nPreliminary Program: \n\n8:45-9:10 am: Registration\, coffee\, and networking\n9:15-10:15 am: Panel 1: Developing on Farm Capacity for Hemp in CT\n10:25-11:25 pm: Panel 2: Adding Value to Agricultural Land Use\n11:30-12:30 pm: Lunch and networking – featuring a healthy lunch sourced from local and regional produce\, including hemp-derived goods\n12:35-1:20 pm: Panel 3: BIPOC Liberation through circular economic development\n1:25-2:00 pm: Structured Networking and Closing Remarks on next steps\n\nPlease RSVP by November 25th – https://tinyurl.com/bdfsrw29 – to secure your place at this groundbreaking event. We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of a circular economy in Connecticut through hemp innovation and collaboration.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/hemp-sustainability-and-justice-through-a-circular-economy-symposium/
LOCATION:Tolland County Extension Center\, 24 Hyde Avenue\, Vernon\, CT\, 06066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T143000
DTSTAMP:20231020T143950Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground's 2023 Farm & Garden Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground for a full day of HANDS ON workshops on urban growing\, cooking\, animal care\, family workshops + more. Open TO ALL! \nThis conference would not be possible without our partnerships with All Our Kin and CT NOFA\, or support from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement. \nDay Of Schedule \n\n9:00-9:20am Check in\n9:20-9:30am Welcome!\n9:40-10:40am Session 1\n10:45-11:45am Session 2\n11:50-12:30pm Vegetarian Lunch by Firehouse 12\n12:40-2:30pm Session 3\n\nCOST: The conference is PAY WHAT YOU CAN. After filling out this registration form\, you must follow this link to pay $5-$80 in order to reserve your spot. Please email deborah@nhep.com if you have any questions. \nPlease register each individual separately even if you are coming as a family!  \nYOUTH + KIDS \n\nThe Kids Track is recommended for young people ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult at the conference.\nThis conference is NOT a drop off program. Children\, youth and HS students must be accompanied by an adult at the general conference unless otherwise arranged.\nPlease Register kids separately so we can ensure enough staffing. \n\nPlease email farm@nhep.com with any questions. \nATTENDANCE//LAST MINUTE CHANGES \n\nWhen you register\, you are agreeing to come to the full day of workshops.\nIf you are not able to attend\, please let us know ASAP so we can open up a spot to another interested person!\n\nQUESTIONS? EMAIL farm@nhep.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQUE: Un día de talleres prácticos sobre cultivo urbano\, cocina\, cuidado de animales\, talleres familiares y más. ¡Abierto a todos!\n\n*La conferencia no sería posible sin nuestras asociaciones con All Our Kin y CT NOFA\, ni el apoyo de Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement. \nDÓNDE: Common Ground: Escuela secundaria\, granja urbana y centro de educación ambiental 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT \nCUÁNDO: Sábado 11 de noviembre de 9 a. m. a 2:30 p. m. \nDía del horario \n\n9:00-9:20 a. m. Entrada\n9:20-9:30 a.m. ¡Bienvenidos!\n9:40-10:40 Sesión 1\n10:45-11:45 Sesión 2\n11:50-12:30 pm Almuerzo vegetariano por Firehouse 12; Intercambio de semillas\n12:40-14:30 Sesión 3\n\n**Algunos talleres tienen la opción de interpretación en español. \nPAGAR LO QUE PUEDAN ($0-$80) \nJÓVENES Y NIÑOS: \n-El Kids Track está recomendado para jóvenes de 6 a 12 años acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia. \n-Esta conferencia NO es un programa de entrega. Los niños\, jóvenes y estudiantes de secundaria deben estar acompañados por un adulto en la conferencia general\, a menos que se acuerde lo contrario. \nEnvíe un correo electrónico a farm@nhep.com si tiene alguna pregunta. \nASISTENCIA//CAMBIOS DE ÚLTIMA HORA: \n-Al registrarse está aceptando venir al día completo de talleres. \n-Si no puede asistir\, ¡díganos lo antes posible para que podamos abrir el lugar a otra persona interesada! \n¿PREGUNTAS? CORREO ELECTRÓNICO farm@nhep.com
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/common-grounds-2023-farm-garden-conference/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20231024T144117Z
CREATED:20231024T144037Z
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UID:9828-1698854400-1698858000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut’s Environmental Rights Amendment – Getting up to Speed to Lead
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how you can educate your friends\, neighbors\, family\, and elected leaders on why we need the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment – aka Connecticut’s Green Amendment. \nIn this 1 hour zoominar you will build confidence in how to speak about the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment – so you can become an active educator and leader in this historic effort to secure constitutional protection of our environmental rights. \nYou will learn from the national expert and local CTERA leaders: \n\nHow the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment –– can empower environmental protection\, environmental justice\, and action to address the climate crisis\nHow you can answer the many questions asked about a Green Amendment and why we need it in our state\nHow amendments of this kind have secured essential protections in the 3 states that have them\nHow you can help build community awareness and interest of legislators about this essential pathway for environmental protection\n\nIf you want to invest a little extra time; the session will include an additional half hour session where individuals can practice answering some of the frequently asked questions discussed in the first hour\, or where you can share your 2 minute elevator pitch on how and why the CTERA is needed in Connecticut. \nClick here to register to attend
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/connecticuts-environmental-rights-amendment-getting-up-to-speed-to-lead/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T210000
DTSTAMP:20231012T151632Z
CREATED:20231012T131005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T151632Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Forum
DESCRIPTION:Among the many pieces of legislation that have been held up by the chaos in the US House of Representatives is the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is the most important piece of public policy shaping the U.S. food and farm system. It comes up for reauthorization every five years\, including this year. Whether you realize it or not\, the Farm Bill has an impact on your life and your community\, and it helps shape the society in which we live. After decades of corporate influence\, the Farm Bill has enabled and reinforced an agriculture system that’s divorced from the needs of both consumers and farmers. We’re all paying for the social and environmental consequences\, and the system itself is unsustainable\, threatening our long-term food security as well as our climate. \nPanelists \n\nDr. Kimberly Stoner\, Director of Advocacy\, CT NOFA; Steering Committee member\, C3M; and Agricultural Scientist Emerita\, CT Agricultural Experiment Station\nPeter Zapata\, M.P.H.\, Farm-Based Wellness Program Manager\, Gather New Haven\nRobert Chang\, Co-Director and Director of Policy\, Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust\, and organic farmer at Echo Farm\, Woodstock\, CT\nMC Whalen\, Coordinator\, New CT Farmer Alliance and farmer at Massaro Community Farm\, Woodbridge\, CT\n\nClick here to register to join us on October 22 @ 7pm by Zoom for the Farm Bill Forum\, hosted by the CT Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M)\, the Interreligious EcoJustice Network (IREJN)\, and CT NOFA.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/farm-bill-forum/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T170000
DTSTAMP:20230915T132214Z
CREATED:20230915T132029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T132214Z
UID:9720-1695654000-1695661200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:TOPP Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers who would like assistance transitioning to or seeking organic certification to come learn more about the Transition to Organic (TOPP) Mentorship Program! In addition to presenting information about the program ⏤ which connects experienced organic farmers with farmers who are pursuing organic certification ⏤ CT NOFA staff will be able to answer any questions or concerns potential participants may have\, be they interested in a mentor or mentee role. TOPP is slated to commence in late fall\, this year. \nJoin us on September 25 from 3-5pm for this virtual Q&A session. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86067832300?pwd=RXhPeE81c3pMNzdUZlV4OUNjVjMvdz09 \nMeeting ID: 860 6783 2300 \nPasscode: 462941
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/topp-virtual-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Q&A
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20230627T014941Z
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SUMMARY:The 2023 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association \nNOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5\,000 small-scale farmers\, gardeners\, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food\, organic regenerative farming practices\, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies \n\nThe 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday\, July 24 – Thursday July 27\, with evening speakers and workshops. \nOn Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29\, we gather in person and online at Worcester State University\, Worcester\, MA for knowledge sharing and celebration through: \n\nWorkshops and discussions (including in Spanish)\nRacial equity caucus groups\nChildren’s programming\nLocal food & drinks \nA fair! \n\nThe theme is Buen Vivir: Celebrating Harmony with Nature and our Communities \nBuen Vivir is a contemporary philosophy rooted in Indigenous Andean traditions of collective care\, land stewardship and harmonious co-existence \n\nTickets are available on a sliding scale — scholarships are also available. \n \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER. \nAnd download and check the event app\, Whova\, for updates. \n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nI’d love to carpool. How do I find others who are going?\nHead over to the NOFA Group Carpool site: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/5badt0\nClick on the vehicle icon at top left to get started! \nWill lunch and dinner be served on Saturday?\nYes! Purchase lunch and dinner tickets when you register. \nWhat’s happening on Friday? \nIf you live near Worcester\, or want to spend the night\, dinner is available (a dinner option must be purchased at registration)\, with entertainment to follow. Housing is limited\, and must be selected at the time of registration. Contact registration@nofamass.org or 413-561-0073 with questions. \nIs there an online-only ticket? \nNo. When you register\, you’ll select one base ticket for the whole week. If you are only attending one workshop online\, you’ll choose a lower priced ticket. If you are attending events all week\, or all day on Saturday\, you’ll contribute at a higher level. \nI want to sign up for 1 or 2 weeknight workshops and also come to Worcester. Do I need two separate tickets? \nYou’ll purchase just one ticket\, see above answers. \nI really hope to be there in person on Saturday\, but I’m not sure yet. Should I wait until I know my schedule before buying a ticket?\nHaving a head count really helps with planning. Purchase at the level that reflects your most likely attendance scenario. \nAre meals included in my ticket? \nMeals and housing are not included in the ticket. You’ll select those separately as ticket add-ons. \nWill there be camping on site? \nCamping at WSU is not an option for us this year\, but if there is sufficient interest\, we may be able to help facilitate other camping arrangements. Contact conference@nofamass.org with requests. \nAre rooms available for both Fri and Sat nights? \nRooms at WSU are only available for Friday night\, but see the Logistics Hub for local lodging (along with parking\, accessibilty\, and public transport information).
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-2023-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Conferences,Speaker,Symposium,Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20230201T203556Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR DE CONSERVACIÓN AGRICOLA URBANA
DESCRIPTION:Únase a USDA NRCS\, CTRCD y CT NOFA en Reservoir Community Farm de Green Village Initiative en Bridgeport para obtener información sobre el apoyo a las organizaciones y granjas urbanas. Los líderes de la industria estarán disponibles para explicar las formas de obtener fondos para la infraestructura agrícola urbana. Visite Reservoir Farm con la directora ejecutiva Ellie Angerame mientras demuestra métodos de agricultura urbana que han demostrado ser exitosos. ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros! \nEste evento es gratuito. REGISTRARSE AQUÍ.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/tour-de-conservacion-agricola-urbana/
LOCATION:Reservoir Community Farm\, 1469 Reservoir Ave.\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20230403T193325Z
CREATED:20230201T201914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T193325Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Spring Urban Agriculture Tour at Green Village Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Para leer sobre este evento en español\, haga clic aquí. \nJoin USDA NRCS\, CTRCD\, and CT NOFA at Green Village Initiative’s Reservoir Community Farm in Bridgeport to learn about support for urban farms and organizations. Leaders in the industry will be on hand to explain ways to get funding for urban farm infrastructure. Tour Reservoir Farm with Executive Director Ellie Angerame as she demonstrates urban farming methods that have proven successful. We hope you’ll join us! \nTentative Agenda \nTour featuring Conservation Practices & NRCS Incentives with Diane Blais\, USDA NRCS\, and Ellie Angerame\, Green Village Initiative (GVI). (35 mins) \nHeavy metals in soils presentation with free soil testing available on-site\, with Jacob Isleib\, USDA NRCS. Jacob will process one for demonstration and the rest can be processed while participants are onto other activities. (30 mins) \nTransitioning from home gardener to farm business – being eligible for state and federal programs. Will discuss the process for matters like registering for a business with the state\, tax exemption status\, insurance\, etc. Will provide a new farmer bucket list (“how to get started”) handout.(10mins) \nTackling grants – what’s available and how to access it. A variety of agencies/organizations will discuss available funding for farms that may include NRCS\, FSA\, CT Department of Agriculture\, CT RC&D\, and other partner organizations. (10-15mins) \nIrrigation demo with Ellie Angerame\, Green Village Initiative (GVI). (15-20 mins) \nImportance of Soil Health – Rainfall Simulator with USDA NRCS Staff (Jacob\, Morgan M\, or Diane). (10-15 mins) \nThis event is free. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2023-spring-urban-agriculture-tour-at-green-village-initiative/
LOCATION:Reservoir Community Farm\, 1469 Reservoir Ave.\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T203000
DTSTAMP:20230413T182346Z
CREATED:20230403T185054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T182346Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Rights and Environmental Justice - A Discussion with Maya K. van Rossum
DESCRIPTION:Maya K. van Rossum\, author of The Green Amendment\, The People’s Fight For a Clean\, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book\, the Green Amendment movement\, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air\, water\, and soil; a stable climate; and health ecosystems as part of its state constitution. \nJoin van Rossum and other CT Advocates for Environmental Justice on April 19 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the United Church on the Green in New Haven for a discussion of matters related to our fight for a Green Amendment in Connecticut. \nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\n6:00pm – Networking and Conversation\, vegan food provided\n7:00pm – Keynote by Maya van Rossum\n7:30pm – Panel of Environmental Justice Activists and Q&A\n\n\n\nSpanish interpretation available. Free and open to the public. REGISTER HERE. \nThanks to the Greater New Haven Green Fund for a grant to CT NOFA and a generous donor to C3M for supporting this event! \nInterested in learning more about the effort to pass a Green Amendment in Connecticut? Read more here\, and join CT NOFA’s mailing list to receive updates on our advocacy efforts\, as well as action items you can take to help us create a more equitable and organic Connecticut. \n\nvan Rossum is a veteran environmentalist on a mission to use our state and federal constitutions to empower activists and provide hope to communities everywhere seeking to address environmental racism\, the climate crisis\, and the ongoing ravages of polluted water and air\, toxic contamination\, and withering ecosystems nationwide. She is the founder of Green Amendments For The Generations\, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring passage of Green Amendments in every state across the U.S. that would recognize and protect environmental rights on par with other inalienable civic and political freedoms such as speech and property.  \nIn 2023\, Connecticut joined over a dozen states that have active Green Amendment efforts underway. The CT Environmental Rights Amendment was introduced in the General Assembly and had a public hearing in the Environment Committee. Although the CT Environmental Rights Amendment gained support from over 30 environmental\, civic\, and religious organizations\, it was not brought up for a vote by the committee. The CT Environmental Rights Amendment Alliance will continue efforts to broaden and extend community support. Learn more at the Linktree for the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment.  \nFor every book purchased through Possible Futures\, 10% will be donated to the CPEN\, the Community Place-making and Engagement Network (http://www.cpeninc.com/). Books can be purchased at the New Haven events or through bit.ly/thegreenamendment. \nAbout The Green Amendment Second Edition \nWe have reached a critical tipping point in our fight for the environment: Corporations profit off climate change\, natural disasters devastate homes\, BIPOC communities continue to suffer disproportionately from pollution\, and the most vulnerable suffer the health effects of pollution. Yet our laws are designed to accommodate this destruction rather than prevent it. Without government support\, it’s no wonder people feel powerless. \nFortunately\, there is a solution. With The Green Amendment (Disruption Books\, November 1\, 2022\, Second Edition)\, Maya K. van Rossum lays the groundwork for an inspirational new agenda promoting environmental constitutionalism—one that will finally empower people\, level the playing field\, and provide real hope for communities everywhere.  \nFeaturing forewords by Mark Ruffalo and Kerri Evelyn Harris\, this updated edition of her trailblazing 2017 book invites readers to join the growing movement where our state and federal constitutions make a clean\, safe\, and healthy environment an enforceable right. Through compelling interviews with activists on the ground\, clear evidence from experts\, and heartbreaking stories from those hit hardest by environmental ruin\, The Green Amendment demonstrates how our current U.S. system of environmental protection is failing communities; but then lights a transformational path forward using our constitutions. Under Maya’s leadership\, the future of constitutional environmentalism is a bright one. In this second edition\, she also turns her attention to the often-neglected issues of environmental racism\, the climate crisis\, the human health devastation caused by environmental degradation\, and the importance of protecting future generations from pollution and environmental harm. \nThe Green Amendment seeks to revolutionize the United States system of environmental laws and governance by transforming environmental protection from an unfulfilled promise driven by politics and industry to a constitutionally enforceable RIGHT of the people.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/environmental-rights-and-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:United Church on the Green\, 270 Temple St.\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Q&A,Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTSTAMP:20230314T151014Z
CREATED:20230111T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T151014Z
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SUMMARY:41st Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:CT NOFA is proud to present our 41st Winter Conference\, to be held the second week of March\, kicking off on Monday\, March 6th\, 2023 with a week of live virtual workshops and concluding on March 11th with an in-person gathering and celebration at Wesleyan University. \nWe’ll be offering a variety of live virtual workshops on farming\, seed saving\, organic land care\, community food security\, social justice issues\, and more. \nJoin us in March as we learn\, grow\, innovate\, and think critically about what we want our food system to look like in the future. Registration is open on a sliding scale ⏤ this model allows us to practice economic solidarity\, providing mutual support for the cost of our programs. In this way\, we make our education more accessible and help cover costs of operation. Choose the pricing tier that fits with your income and access to wealth\, and help us create a more just\, inclusive\, and equitable conference. \nConference registration includes invitations to all live virtual workshop sessions and our in-person celebratory gathering on March 11th\, as well as exclusive access to all workshop recordings for 3 months after the event.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/41st-annual-ct-nofa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Wesleyan University\, 45 Wyllys Ave\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Speaker,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T160000
DTSTAMP:20230201T195552Z
CREATED:20230201T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T195552Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health & Conservation Farm Equipment Day
DESCRIPTION:The event will include an exhibition of low and no-till farm equipment\, methods\, and results for all scales of farming. Workshops will cover best methods for no-till seeding\, crimping\, etc.\, along with cover crop implementation for soil health improvement. The day will include farmer-to-farmer sharing of best practices\, so farmers can exchange information on soil health methods that have worked on their farm. \nThis is a free event. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-conservation-farm-equipment-day/
LOCATION:UConn Extension Center Annex\, 1066 Saybrook Rd.\, Haddam\, CT\, 06438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT NOFA":MAILTO:ctnofa@ctnofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T150000
DTSTAMP:20230209T152356Z
CREATED:20230131T195749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T152356Z
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SUMMARY:Propagating & Sowing New England Meadow Plants
DESCRIPTION:New England meadow plants include a wide array of genera and are wonderful succession plants for many landscapes—dry open fields or damp\, shady woodland clearings\, large garden borders or converted lawn spaces. In Partnership with CT NOFA\, this hands-on workshop welcomes all horticulture professionals\, whether nursery growers\, gardeners\, or landscape designers\, to come learn about the considerations and processes of propagating\, sowing\, and growing native herbaceous species. Instructors Leo Kenney from Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and Emily Baisden from Wild Seed Project will discuss seed preservation\, methods for strong and timely germination\, and growing materials. Students will leave confident in the knowledge that they can incorporate these species into their businesses operations. \nThis event is in-person only. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nLeo Kenney is an ecologist and horticulturist currently based at Norcross Wildlife Foundation. There they work to enhance and supplement native plant communities and improve wildlife habitat using a wide array of applied ecology techniques\, including seed collection\, propagation from wild seed\, restoration planting\, and invasive species management. \nEmily Baisden works as the Seed Propagation Manager for Wild Seed Project. Prior to that\, Emily served as Entomologist and Educator at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. She has an extensive background in native horticulture and environmental education and focuses largely on using native plants to support food webs and biodiversity. She holds a BS in environmental science from the University of New England and an MS in entomology from the University of Delaware.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/propagating-sowing-new-england-meadow-plants/
LOCATION:Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens\, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive\, Boothbay\, ME\, 04537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organic Land Care,Partner events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T185452Z
CREATED:20220503T185452Z
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SUMMARY:2022 CT Compost Series Tour #3: Large/Municipal Scale Composting Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the efforts and challenges of two CT composting initiatives\, a mid-scale and large-scale aerated static pile (ASP) compost systems. Common Ground High School and the City of West Haven use similar compost systems\, but with different scales\, technology\, and goals. \nCommon Ground is a charter high school\, summer camp and farm site that composts food scraps\, animal bedding and manures and farm waste. It has a concrete in vessel ASP composting system with the capacity to handle 480 cubic ft (18 cubic yards) of feedstock mix per week. \nThe city of West Haven has composted their leaf and yard waste for years and is now working towards expanding its operation by adding food scraps from schools. Atlas Organics is running a 631 cubic yard capacity ASP system as a pilot demonstration for municipal level composting. \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-ct-compost-series-tour-3-largemunicipal-scale-composting-tour-tickets-304917084207 \nMore info on location times and directions will be shared with attendees via email prior to the tour date. \nThe tour is FREE but support is appreciated! Please give at patronicity: https://www.patronicity.com/project/ct_compost_alliance_2022_webinar_tour__video_series#!/
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2022-ct-compost-series-tour-3-large-municipal-scale-composting-tour-2/
LOCATION:12 Kimberly Ave.\, 12 Kimberly Ave.\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20220503T185452Z
CREATED:20220503T185452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T185452Z
UID:8194-1653123600-1653134400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:2022 CT Compost Series Tour #3: Large/Municipal Scale Composting Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the efforts and challenges of two CT composting initiatives\, a mid-scale and large-scale aerated static pile (ASP) compost systems. Common Ground High School and the City of West Haven use similar compost systems\, but with different scales\, technology\, and goals. \nCommon Ground is a charter high school\, summer camp and farm site that composts food scraps\, animal bedding and manures and farm waste. It has a concrete in vessel ASP composting system with the capacity to handle 480 cubic ft (18 cubic yards) of feedstock mix per week. \nThe city of West Haven has composted their leaf and yard waste for years and is now working towards expanding its operation by adding food scraps from schools. Atlas Organics is running a 631 cubic yard capacity ASP system as a pilot demonstration for municipal level composting. \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-ct-compost-series-tour-3-largemunicipal-scale-composting-tour-tickets-304917084207 \nMore info on location times and directions will be shared with attendees via email prior to the tour date. \nThe tour is FREE but support is appreciated! Please give at patronicity: https://www.patronicity.com/project/ct_compost_alliance_2022_webinar_tour__video_series#!/
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2022-ct-compost-series-tour-3-large-municipal-scale-composting-tour/
LOCATION:12 Kimberly Ave.\, 12 Kimberly Ave.\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193822Z
CREATED:20220420T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193822Z
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SUMMARY:2022 State of Organic Seed Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join OSA’s Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro\, and host eOrganic\, for a timely webinar on May 17\, 2022. Organic seed represents the first link in the organic supply chain\, serving as the foundation of organic integrity from seed to plate. Every five years\, OSA releases the State of Organic Seed report as a progress report and action plan for increasing the organic seed supply while fostering seed grower networks and policies that aim to decentralize power and ownership in seed systems. OSA recently published a third update to this report. The 2022 report represents 15 years of data that helps the organic community understand trends in organic seed sourcing\, organic seed research investments\, and more. \nThere was very little organic seed available when the National Organic Program (NOP) was implemented in 2002. Twenty years later\, the organic seed supply has grown tremendously\, and certified organic growers are still required to plant organic seed when commercially available. OSA’s newest findings show that most organic growers still plant non-organic seed for at least part (if not all) of their operations. While there’s evidence that organic seed sourcing is increasing among smaller vegetable producers\, progress across crop types is generally stagnant. In other words\, OSA’s most recent findings demonstrate no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \nTrends in how much organic seed is being planted in the U.S.\nBarriers to growing the organic seed supply\nChallenges in enforcing the organic seed regulation\nOrganic seed production challenges and needs\nOrganic seed producer networks\nInvestments in organic plant breeding and organic seed research\nPerspectives on intellectual property rights (IPR)\nPerspectives on climate change\nOrganic seed policy solutions
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/2022-state-of-organic-seed-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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