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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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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
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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
LAST-MODIFIED: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193822Z
CREATED:20220420T193822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193822Z
UID:8823-1652796000-1652801400@ctnofa.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
DTSTAMP:20220514T131459Z
CREATED:20220514T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T131459Z
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SUMMARY:State of Organic Seed
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic and the Organic Seed Alliance to hear the results of the 2022 State of Organic Seed survey! The webinar takes place on Tuesday\, May 17th at 11 AM Pacific\, 12 Mountain\, 1 Central\, 2 Eastern Time\, and it’s free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Presenters are Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro of the Organic Seed Alliance. \nJoin 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. \n  \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \n\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\n\nThe 2022 State of Organic Seed report can be found at this link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/state-of-organic-seed/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T150000
DTSTAMP:20220514T131459Z
CREATED:20220514T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T131459Z
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SUMMARY:State of Organic Seed
DESCRIPTION:Join eOrganic and the Organic Seed Alliance to hear the results of the 2022 State of Organic Seed survey! The webinar takes place on Tuesday\, May 17th at 11 AM Pacific\, 12 Mountain\, 1 Central\, 2 Eastern Time\, and it’s free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Presenters are Kiki Hubbard and Jared Zystro of the Organic Seed Alliance. \nJoin 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. \n  \nThis webinar will share the report’s findings and recommendations\, which are informed by numerous surveys and data sets. Webinar topics include: \n\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\n\nThe 2022 State of Organic Seed report can be found at this link.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/state-of-organic-seed-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T163000
DTSTAMP:20220422T151022Z
CREATED:20220422T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T151022Z
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SUMMARY:CG SEEDLING SALE
DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s Sale at Common Ground High School includes:\n\n🌱Seed SHARE 9:30am-4:00pm We will have seed related activities (for kids and adults) and celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become the food we eat. Feel free to bring seeds to share\, pick up some seeds you’ve been looking for\, share a seed story and more! \n🌱Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop 2:00-3:00pm Sit down with a CG farmer to get tips and ideas for planning your vegetable garden. You probably need fewer tomato plants than you think…\n\n\n\n\nCash\, Credit\, EBT and Check are accepted\n10% Discount for Community Gardeners and School Gardens\n\n*keep an eye out for stories about some of our favorite things to grow 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/cg-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T163000
DTSTAMP:20220422T151022Z
CREATED:20220422T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T151022Z
UID:8824-1652520600-1652545800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CG SEEDLING SALE
DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s Sale at Common Ground High School includes:\n\n🌱Seed SHARE 9:30am-4:00pm We will have seed related activities (for kids and adults) and celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become the food we eat. Feel free to bring seeds to share\, pick up some seeds you’ve been looking for\, share a seed story and more! \n🌱Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop 2:00-3:00pm Sit down with a CG farmer to get tips and ideas for planning your vegetable garden. You probably need fewer tomato plants than you think…\n\n\n\n\nCash\, Credit\, EBT and Check are accepted\n10% Discount for Community Gardeners and School Gardens\n\n*keep an eye out for stories about some of our favorite things to grow 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/cg-seedling-sale-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20220429T152637Z
CREATED:20220429T152637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T152637Z
UID:8186-1652176800-1652182200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Against the Grain Screening with David Barber and Caitlin Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms’ Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, David Barber\, Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and a Founding Partner at Stone Barns Center\, and Caitlin Taylor\, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of their Food System Design Lab\, for a screening of the Stone Barns episode of Against the Grain\, followed by a discussion about innovative strategies to advance food equity. \nBefore the screening\, explore our exhibit\, Common Good Through Crisis\, with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki to consider the relationships that inspired Grace FarmsFoundation’s efforts to provide critical PPE to frontline workers and food relief to our neighbors in need. \nA Community Meal — delicious menu items that are created for the public and for our food relief partners — is included.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/against-the-grain-screening-with-david-barber-and-caitlin-taylor/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road \,\, New Canaan\, ct\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20220429T152637Z
CREATED:20220429T152637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T152637Z
UID:8825-1652176800-1652182200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Against the Grain Screening with David Barber and Caitlin Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms’ Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, David Barber\, Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and a Founding Partner at Stone Barns Center\, and Caitlin Taylor\, Principal at MASS Design Group and Director of their Food System Design Lab\, for a screening of the Stone Barns episode of Against the Grain\, followed by a discussion about innovative strategies to advance food equity. \nBefore the screening\, explore our exhibit\, Common Good Through Crisis\, with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki to consider the relationships that inspired Grace FarmsFoundation’s efforts to provide critical PPE to frontline workers and food relief to our neighbors in need. \nA Community Meal — delicious menu items that are created for the public and for our food relief partners — is included.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/against-the-grain-screening-with-david-barber-and-caitlin-taylor-2/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road \,\, New Canaan\, ct\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193009Z
CREATED:20220420T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193009Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: National Organic Research Agenda: Understanding Organic Grower Needs and Challenges Across the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) regularly surveys organic growers\, farmers\, ranchers across North America to understand their challenges and research needs. The findings are published in the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) report\, which informs OFRF research\, education and advocacy programs and has also historically served as a roadmap to inform the USDA and Congress on how to leverage public investments in organic research and technical assistance. In 2019\, OFRF surveyed over 1\,000 farmers and held 16 focus groups with both established certified organic growers and transitioning growers. In this presentation\, we will summarize the findings of the most recent NORA report. \nSurvey respondents provided input and perspectives on their current organic production systems\, including the use of regenerative soil health management practices\, water conservation\, organic inputs\, and organic seed. Findings confirm that organic producers lead the nation in adoption of soil health management and climate-friendly practices. The 2022 NORA also examines current farmer concerns in organic agriculture\, farmers’ preferred sources and modes for information-sharing\, and the impacts of COVID on organic producers. Respondents also shared their production and non-production challenges\, which OFRF then analyzed by region\, farming experience\, and race/ethnicity. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-national-organic-research-agenda-understanding-organic-grower-needs-and-challenges-across-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
DTSTAMP:20220420T193009Z
CREATED:20220420T193009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T193009Z
UID:8822-1651759200-1651764600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: National Organic Research Agenda: Understanding Organic Grower Needs and Challenges Across the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) regularly surveys organic growers\, farmers\, ranchers across North America to understand their challenges and research needs. The findings are published in the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) report\, which informs OFRF research\, education and advocacy programs and has also historically served as a roadmap to inform the USDA and Congress on how to leverage public investments in organic research and technical assistance. In 2019\, OFRF surveyed over 1\,000 farmers and held 16 focus groups with both established certified organic growers and transitioning growers. In this presentation\, we will summarize the findings of the most recent NORA report. \nSurvey respondents provided input and perspectives on their current organic production systems\, including the use of regenerative soil health management practices\, water conservation\, organic inputs\, and organic seed. Findings confirm that organic producers lead the nation in adoption of soil health management and climate-friendly practices. The 2022 NORA also examines current farmer concerns in organic agriculture\, farmers’ preferred sources and modes for information-sharing\, and the impacts of COVID on organic producers. Respondents also shared their production and non-production challenges\, which OFRF then analyzed by region\, farming experience\, and race/ethnicity. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-national-organic-research-agenda-understanding-organic-grower-needs-and-challenges-across-the-u-s-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20220420T174905Z
CREATED:20220420T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T174905Z
UID:8126-1650718800-1650729600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Plant Pop-Up at Two Road Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beer is really its own reward\, but this Saturday — in celebration of Earth Day\, 2022 — for every pint purchased at their Stratford brewery\, Two Roads will donate $1 towards NOFA’s Ecotype Project. Enjoy a CT-Local brew and help NOFA revive and support native pollinator habitat in Connecticut! \nSaturday\, April 23: 1pm-4pm\nTwo Roads Brewery: 1700 Stratford Ave.\, Stratford \nYou can also buy plants\, terrariums\, and DIY “seed bombs” from PlantHer at the event. We hope we’ll see you there!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/earth-day-plant-pop-up-at-two-road-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Two Road Brewing Company\, 1700 Stratford Ave.\, Stratford\, 06615\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20220420T174905Z
CREATED:20220420T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T174905Z
UID:8821-1650718800-1650729600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Plant Pop-Up at Two Road Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beer is really its own reward\, but this Saturday — in celebration of Earth Day\, 2022 — for every pint purchased at their Stratford brewery\, Two Roads will donate $1 towards NOFA’s Ecotype Project. Enjoy a CT-Local brew and help NOFA revive and support native pollinator habitat in Connecticut! \nSaturday\, April 23: 1pm-4pm\nTwo Roads Brewery: 1700 Stratford Ave.\, Stratford \nYou can also buy plants\, terrariums\, and DIY “seed bombs” from PlantHer at the event. We hope we’ll see you there!
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/earth-day-plant-pop-up-at-two-road-brewing-company-2/
LOCATION:Two Road Brewing Company\, 1700 Stratford Ave.\, Stratford\, 06615\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000
DTSTAMP:20220413T135107Z
CREATED:20220413T135107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T135107Z
UID:8097-1650718800-1650722400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground High School for a workshop mixed with classroom learning and hands-on compost processing. We will be discussing composting through the lenses of chemistry\, biology\, economics\, and more.\nOnce we have gone through the basics of how composting works we will then have a lab session at the CG compositing area. Come prepared to have your boots in the mud.\nBringing your food scraps from home is strongly encouraged!\n\nThis is an in-person event at the High School:  358 Springside Ave. New Haven\, CT\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE:\n\n  
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/composting-101/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000
DTSTAMP:20220413T135107Z
CREATED:20220413T135107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T135107Z
UID:8819-1650718800-1650722400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground High School for a workshop mixed with classroom learning and hands-on compost processing. We will be discussing composting through the lenses of chemistry\, biology\, economics\, and more.\nOnce we have gone through the basics of how composting works we will then have a lab session at the CG compositing area. Come prepared to have your boots in the mud.\nBringing your food scraps from home is strongly encouraged!\n\nThis is an in-person event at the High School:  358 Springside Ave. New Haven\, CT\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE:\n\n  
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/composting-101-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground High School\, 358 Springside Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T160000
DTSTAMP:20220413T134314Z
CREATED:20220413T134314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T134314Z
UID:8089-1649854800-1649865600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenwich Land Trust to learn about efforts to restore locally sourced native plants by The Ecotype Project and GLT’s Seed-to-Seed program. Learn about the regional effort to promote ecotypic native seeds\, tour GLT’s greenhouse\, grounds\, and participate in a workshop transplanting native wildflower seedlings grown from seeds that were collected from GLT properties. Participants will be able to take home seedlings from a variety of native wildflowers. \nFree for GLT Members: $10.00 for non-members. Space is Limited to 30 people and pre-registratin is required. Brought to you by the Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Grown. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration/
LOCATION:Mueller Preserve – 370 Round Hill Road Greenwich CT 06831\, 370 Round Hill Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T160000
DTSTAMP:20220413T134314Z
CREATED:20220413T134314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T134314Z
UID:8818-1649854800-1649865600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenwich Land Trust to learn about efforts to restore locally sourced native plants by The Ecotype Project and GLT’s Seed-to-Seed program. Learn about the regional effort to promote ecotypic native seeds\, tour GLT’s greenhouse\, grounds\, and participate in a workshop transplanting native wildflower seedlings grown from seeds that were collected from GLT properties. Participants will be able to take home seedlings from a variety of native wildflowers. \nFree for GLT Members: $10.00 for non-members. Space is Limited to 30 people and pre-registratin is required. Brought to you by the Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Grown. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-2/
LOCATION:Mueller Preserve – 370 Round Hill Road Greenwich CT 06831\, 370 Round Hill Road\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T193031Z
UID:8817-1648213200-1648227600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Breeding Carrots for Production\, Resilience\, Flavor\, and Fun in Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, you’ll learn fundamental concepts and strategies that are key to successful carrot breeding work. The presenters will cover basic genetics\, color expression\, trait expression and selection\, and demonstrate how to cut\, evaluate\, and select roots from a diverse array of orange and rainbow colored roots. Specific topics that will be addressed: \n\nWhich traits are straightforward to select for and which are not (more complex)\nStrategies to tease out environmental effects from genetic expression\nBasic color genetics – which colors are dominant and “easy to fix and work with” and which are more challenging\nWhen to stop – traits that are very difficult or “impossible” to select out or away from\nA word about male sterility – how it works in carrots (it’s naturally occurring) and what to do if\, or when\, it shows up\nRoot evaluation\, selection\, and storage
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/breeding-carrots-for-production-resilience-flavor-and-fun-in-organic-systems-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220323T193031Z
CREATED:20220323T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T193031Z
UID:7952-1648213200-1648227600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Breeding Carrots for Production\, Resilience\, Flavor\, and Fun in Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, you’ll learn fundamental concepts and strategies that are key to successful carrot breeding work. The presenters will cover basic genetics\, color expression\, trait expression and selection\, and demonstrate how to cut\, evaluate\, and select roots from a diverse array of orange and rainbow colored roots. Specific topics that will be addressed: \n\nWhich traits are straightforward to select for and which are not (more complex)\nStrategies to tease out environmental effects from genetic expression\nBasic color genetics – which colors are dominant and “easy to fix and work with” and which are more challenging\nWhen to stop – traits that are very difficult or “impossible” to select out or away from\nA word about male sterility – how it works in carrots (it’s naturally occurring) and what to do if\, or when\, it shows up\nRoot evaluation\, selection\, and storage
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/breeding-carrots-for-production-resilience-flavor-and-fun-in-organic-systems/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T174036Z
CREATED:20220121T174036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T174036Z
UID:7623-1648058400-1648065600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nAsk ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a garden; it gives us a place to relax or play or drink wine with friends. However\, simple beauty is not always enough\, and in the modern era complicated issues such as sustainability and food stability are becoming more commonplace. Which plants will have the greatest ecological impacts? Which edibles are resistant to diseases and pests? What if you could have it all? A beautiful\, edible landscape that also supports the local ecosystem. \nJoin Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author and photographer of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Ecological Horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, to learn how low-maintenance native plants can feed us and wildlife together. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-for-us-and-them-how-edible-native-plants-can-feed-us-and-wildlife-together/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000
DTSTAMP:20220121T174036Z
CREATED:20220121T174036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T174036Z
UID:8816-1648058400-1648065600@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
DESCRIPTION:  \nAsk ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a garden; it gives us a place to relax or play or drink wine with friends. However\, simple beauty is not always enough\, and in the modern era complicated issues such as sustainability and food stability are becoming more commonplace. Which plants will have the greatest ecological impacts? Which edibles are resistant to diseases and pests? What if you could have it all? A beautiful\, edible landscape that also supports the local ecosystem. \nJoin Dan Jaffe Wilder\, author and photographer of Native Plants for New England Gardens and Ecological Horticulturist at Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, to learn how low-maintenance native plants can feed us and wildlife together. \nCost: $20 \nPlease click here to register for this class \nAbout Dan Jaffe Wilder\, Director of Applied Ecology\, Norcross Wildlife Foundation \nPhotographer and author Dan Jaffe Wilder has over fifteen years’ experience with ecological horticulture. He is a propagator of native species\, the photographer and author of Native Plants for New England Gardens and a lecturer on numerous topics including wildlife habitat\, sustainable landscape practices\, foraging and cultivation of edible species\, low-maintenance horticulture and others. He has developed a native plant horticultural database (https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search) and has years of nursery management experience. \nDan earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine\, Orono\, and an advanced certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust (formally New England Wild Flower Society). He is the Director of Applied Ecology for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and is currently building his own home-scale homestead\, growing and foraging numerous edible species\, preserving and cooking whenever possible\, and raising small animals.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-for-us-and-them-how-edible-native-plants-can-feed-us-and-wildlife-together-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T103000
DTSTAMP:20220121T173712Z
CREATED:20220121T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T173712Z
UID:7619-1645606800-1645612200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online: Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration: Fortifying The Living Seed Bank
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Ecotype Project has created a model for native plants material development utilizing the ecoregional framework to ensure we are- planting the right plants in the right place. The truly local seed supply chain begins with trained botanists that wild-collect ecotypic seed\, which is grown out as a specialty crop by organic farmers in founder plots\, then cleaned and made commercially available to our nursery partners & by our farmer-led seed collective: Eco59. \nThe initiative’s intention is to repair local seed sheds to collectively re-wild the fragmented landscapes- by fortifying the living seed banks- the soils\, of our shared ecological corridors. \nCost: $25 \nClick here to register for this online presentation \n  \nAbout Sefra Alexandra \nThe Seed Huntress – is an endurance race ethnobotanist on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated lands through seed conservation. Sefra leads – The Ecotype Project – to amplify the amount of truly local native seed available for ecological restoration\, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast\, USA. In 2020 she began BOATanical.org where she guides expeditions that are paddlin’ for the pollinators\, planting native plants by boat along riparian corridors. Sefra holds her M.A.T. in agroecological education from Cornell University\, is a fellow of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\, a WINGS WorldQuest expedition flag carrier\, member of the Explorers Club and runs a wilderness skill school-The Readiness Collective- with her twin brother.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-fortifying-the-living-seed-bank/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T103000
DTSTAMP:20220121T173712Z
CREATED:20220121T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T173712Z
UID:8815-1645606800-1645612200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Online: Ecotypes\, Ecoregions + Ecological Restoration: Fortifying The Living Seed Bank
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Ecotype Project has created a model for native plants material development utilizing the ecoregional framework to ensure we are- planting the right plants in the right place. The truly local seed supply chain begins with trained botanists that wild-collect ecotypic seed\, which is grown out as a specialty crop by organic farmers in founder plots\, then cleaned and made commercially available to our nursery partners & by our farmer-led seed collective: Eco59. \nThe initiative’s intention is to repair local seed sheds to collectively re-wild the fragmented landscapes- by fortifying the living seed banks- the soils\, of our shared ecological corridors. \nCost: $25 \nClick here to register for this online presentation \n  \nAbout Sefra Alexandra \nThe Seed Huntress – is an endurance race ethnobotanist on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated lands through seed conservation. Sefra leads – The Ecotype Project – to amplify the amount of truly local native seed available for ecological restoration\, creating the first ecoregional seed supply chain in the Northeast\, USA. In 2020 she began BOATanical.org where she guides expeditions that are paddlin’ for the pollinators\, planting native plants by boat along riparian corridors. Sefra holds her M.A.T. in agroecological education from Cornell University\, is a fellow of the Global Crop Diversity Trust\, a WINGS WorldQuest expedition flag carrier\, member of the Explorers Club and runs a wilderness skill school-The Readiness Collective- with her twin brother.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-ecotypes-ecoregions-ecological-restoration-fortifying-the-living-seed-bank-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20211104T172710Z
CREATED:20211104T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T172710Z
UID:7333-1644796800-1645919999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 40th Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/7333/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20211104T172710Z
CREATED:20211104T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T172710Z
UID:8811-1644796800-1645919999@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:CT NOFA's 40th Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/7333-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000
DTSTAMP:20220110T223926Z
CREATED:20220110T223926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T223926Z
UID:7537-1644660000-1647684000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series 2022 presented by NHS of New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you or a loved one a gardener who can’t wait for the ground to thaw? Prepare for Spring with NHS New Haven’s 6-class organic vegetable gardening series taught by Advanced Certified Master Gardener Rachel Ziesk! All classes are virtual and take place on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. \nFor many New Haven residents\, food security is elusive. We like to do our part in helping neighbors grow fresh\, healthy organic produce\, in soil that’s been tested for lead and other contaminants. That’s why every year we offer this series for free to New Haven community gardeners\, and we offer a help-a-neighbor rate for those who would like to help us make additional scholarships available. \nFebruary 12: Soils and Composting – The most important component for a successful garden is soil health. Learn how to make your own compost and everything else you need to keep your soil healthy for the most productive garden. \nFebruary 19: Garden Planning & Season Extenders – Ensure a long and productive growing year with row covers\, organic mulch\, cold frames and more! Get the most out of even a small garden space. \nFebruary 26: Cool Weather Crops – Start your garden as soon as the soil thaws\, even in mid-March! This class covers how and when to plant cool weather crops and manage their pests and diseases. \nMarch 5: Warm Weather Crops – Learn how to make the best of our growing season including which warm weather crops are best started indoors\, which can be direct seeded\, what conditions and fertilizers each crop prefers and how to fight their pests and diseases organically. \nMarch 12: Seed Starting – Start your own seedlings! Learn about when to start indoor seedlings\, watering\, using lights\, and dealing with common problems. We will also review which crops can be planted directly outdoors and when. \nMarch 19: Essential Flowers & Herbs for Vegetable Gardens – Flowers and herbs attract pollinators and beneficial insects to help keep your garden healthy and productive. Learn about the best flowers and herbs for your garden\, how to plant them and the conditions they need to help you in your garden.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/virtual-gardening-series-2022-presented-by-nhs-of-new-haven/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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