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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed huntress and ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra joins WTF’s own Farmer Ryan Brunelle and milkweed maven Alice Ely\, in this one-of-a-kind seed saving talk\, as part of our continuing Pollinator Pathway Series. Learn about Sefra’s quest\, with CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project\, to find wild native plants and propagate them. \nSee how Farmer Ryan saves seeds from his biggest\, heartiest produce for next year’s crops\, and watch how Alice collects and saves seeds for winter sowing projects. \nAttendees can receive free seed samples after the talk. \nRegister here
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/secretsofseedsaving/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Seed huntress and ethnobotanist Sefra Alexandra joins WTF’s own Farmer Ryan Brunelle and milkweed maven Alice Ely\, in this one-of-a-kind seed saving talk\, as part of our continuing Pollinator Pathway Series. Learn about Sefra’s quest\, with CT NOFA’s Ecotype Project\, to find wild native plants and propagate them. \nSee how Farmer Ryan saves seeds from his biggest\, heartiest produce for next year’s crops\, and watch how Alice collects and saves seeds for winter sowing projects. \nAttendees can receive free seed samples after the talk. \nRegister here
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/secretsofseedsaving-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTSTAMP:20200716T183017Z
CREATED:20200716T183017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T183017Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Conference Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The CT Compost Conference scheduled for March 2020\, which had been postponed has been restructured into a series of 5 free webinars. While we won’t have the opportunities to network\, this event continues to play a critical role in Connecticut’s ability to better manage food scraps through composting. \nThis CT Compost Webinar series provides information and resources for farmers and municipalities to expand their leaf and/or manure composting operation to include food scraps. The focus of workshops will include the benefits to soil health\, conservation\, food waste management\, and climate adaptation. Compost manufacturing and compost utilization are vital to producing healthy soils\, clean air and water\, and sustainable society. \n\nWEBINAR 1 – August 26th from 4-6 pm\n“Different Scales of Composting: From Municipalities to Farms”\nRobert Isner (CT DEEP)\, James McSweeney (Compost Technical Services\, Arlington\, MA)\, Coreyanne Mansell (CET\, MA) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 2 | September 9th from 4-6 pm\n“Municipal Composting; Case Studies/Updates”\nCoryanne Mansell\, CET\, MA \nAthena Lee Bradley\, Windham Solid Waste Management District\, Brattleboro\, VT \nDoug Colter\, City of West Haven \nJennifer Heaton-Jones\, HRRA \nDave Aldridge\, SCRRRA \n \n  \nWEBINAR 3 | September 23rd from 4-6 pm\n“Advanced Composting: Building Quality with Recipes\, Testing\, Nutrient Management & Environmental Planning”\nDomingo Medina (CT NOFA)\, Dawn Pettinelli (UCONN)\, James Hyde (USDA NRCS) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 4 | October 7th from 4-6 pm\n“Composting: Feedstocks\, Equipment\, Siting\, Infrastructure & Management”\nAndrew Carpenter (Northern Tilth\, Maine)\, Peter Moon (O2Compost) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 5 | October 28th from 4-6 pm\n“Farm Composting: Case Studies/Updates”\nMike Carrigan\, Agresource\n \nJack Collins\, Collins Compost \nBrian Jerose\, Agrilab Technologies \nDr. Candace Benyei\, Whimsy Brook Farm \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compost-conference-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTSTAMP:20200716T183017Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T183017Z
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SUMMARY:Compost Conference Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The CT Compost Conference scheduled for March 2020\, which had been postponed has been restructured into a series of 5 free webinars. While we won’t have the opportunities to network\, this event continues to play a critical role in Connecticut’s ability to better manage food scraps through composting. \nThis CT Compost Webinar series provides information and resources for farmers and municipalities to expand their leaf and/or manure composting operation to include food scraps. The focus of workshops will include the benefits to soil health\, conservation\, food waste management\, and climate adaptation. Compost manufacturing and compost utilization are vital to producing healthy soils\, clean air and water\, and sustainable society. \n\nWEBINAR 1 – August 26th from 4-6 pm\n“Different Scales of Composting: From Municipalities to Farms”\nRobert Isner (CT DEEP)\, James McSweeney (Compost Technical Services\, Arlington\, MA)\, Coreyanne Mansell (CET\, MA) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 2 | September 9th from 4-6 pm\n“Municipal Composting; Case Studies/Updates”\nCoryanne Mansell\, CET\, MA \nAthena Lee Bradley\, Windham Solid Waste Management District\, Brattleboro\, VT \nDoug Colter\, City of West Haven \nJennifer Heaton-Jones\, HRRA \nDave Aldridge\, SCRRRA \n \n  \nWEBINAR 3 | September 23rd from 4-6 pm\n“Advanced Composting: Building Quality with Recipes\, Testing\, Nutrient Management & Environmental Planning”\nDomingo Medina (CT NOFA)\, Dawn Pettinelli (UCONN)\, James Hyde (USDA NRCS) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 4 | October 7th from 4-6 pm\n“Composting: Feedstocks\, Equipment\, Siting\, Infrastructure & Management”\nAndrew Carpenter (Northern Tilth\, Maine)\, Peter Moon (O2Compost) \n \n  \nWEBINAR 5 | October 28th from 4-6 pm\n“Farm Composting: Case Studies/Updates”\nMike Carrigan\, Agresource\n \nJack Collins\, Collins Compost \nBrian Jerose\, Agrilab Technologies \nDr. Candace Benyei\, Whimsy Brook Farm \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/compost-conference-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T203000
DTSTAMP:20200927T083027Z
CREATED:20200927T083027Z
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SUMMARY:Online Soil Health Field Day at Red Shirt Farm - Lanesboro MA
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Red Shirt Farm in Lanesboro\, MA to learn from farm manager Jim Schultz and guest presenter Dan Kittredge of the Bionutrient Food Association to learn how their no-till farming practices are improving soil health and the nutritional density of their produce.  We will have video clips of Red Shirt Farm that show Jim discussing certain aspects of the farm\, including: BCS tillage reduction equipment set up and systems\,  Johnson-Su Bioreactor\, and permanent bed systems.  Jim will give a demonstration of his BCS-powered transferred mulch system\, including mower\, rake and mini-baler. This system is used to convert cover crops to mulch that can be used elsewhere on the farm. Dan will talk about the results of the Real Food Campaign work so far and how they are collecting data to link the value of healthy soils and nutritious food to overall human health. Dan will share his insight into how management practices affect nutrient density in crops. We will show how the Bionutrient Meter can be used in the field to assess the crops in real time.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-red-shirt-farm-lanesboro-ma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T203000
DTSTAMP:20200927T083027Z
CREATED:20200927T083027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T083027Z
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SUMMARY:Online Soil Health Field Day at Red Shirt Farm - Lanesboro MA
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Red Shirt Farm in Lanesboro\, MA to learn from farm manager Jim Schultz and guest presenter Dan Kittredge of the Bionutrient Food Association to learn how their no-till farming practices are improving soil health and the nutritional density of their produce.  We will have video clips of Red Shirt Farm that show Jim discussing certain aspects of the farm\, including: BCS tillage reduction equipment set up and systems\,  Johnson-Su Bioreactor\, and permanent bed systems.  Jim will give a demonstration of his BCS-powered transferred mulch system\, including mower\, rake and mini-baler. This system is used to convert cover crops to mulch that can be used elsewhere on the farm. Dan will talk about the results of the Real Food Campaign work so far and how they are collecting data to link the value of healthy soils and nutritious food to overall human health. Dan will share his insight into how management practices affect nutrient density in crops. We will show how the Bionutrient Meter can be used in the field to assess the crops in real time.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-red-shirt-farm-lanesboro-ma-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20200927T082255Z
CREATED:20200927T082255Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Soil Health: Grazing and Specialty Crops - Stonewall Farm\, Keene NH
DESCRIPTION:Stonewall Farm\, Keene\, New Hampshire \nExecutive Director Julie Davenson and farmers from Stonewall Farm will share the soil heath strategies they employ with their specialty crops and grazing management system that result in both healthier soil and nutrient dense products.  Stonewall Farm is a nonprofit working farm and education center dedicated to demonstrating regenerative farming while educating and engaging people to support food security\, ecological resilience\, healthy communities and the planet. The farm is a Savory Institute HUB that produces certified organic dairy\, vegetables\, berries and fruits.  This tour is part of NOFA-NH’s CRAFT Program (Collaborative Regional Alliances for Farmer Training)\, a peer-to-peer farmer-led education\, training and networking program. \nFree virtual event for farmers\, farm workers and NOFA-NH members. $5 for individuals. $10 for families. Ticket proceeds are donated to the host farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/managing-soil-health-grazing-and-specialty-crops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20200927T082255Z
CREATED:20200927T082255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T082255Z
UID:8753-1602788400-1602792000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Managing Soil Health: Grazing and Specialty Crops - Stonewall Farm\, Keene NH
DESCRIPTION:Stonewall Farm\, Keene\, New Hampshire \nExecutive Director Julie Davenson and farmers from Stonewall Farm will share the soil heath strategies they employ with their specialty crops and grazing management system that result in both healthier soil and nutrient dense products.  Stonewall Farm is a nonprofit working farm and education center dedicated to demonstrating regenerative farming while educating and engaging people to support food security\, ecological resilience\, healthy communities and the planet. The farm is a Savory Institute HUB that produces certified organic dairy\, vegetables\, berries and fruits.  This tour is part of NOFA-NH’s CRAFT Program (Collaborative Regional Alliances for Farmer Training)\, a peer-to-peer farmer-led education\, training and networking program. \nFree virtual event for farmers\, farm workers and NOFA-NH members. $5 for individuals. $10 for families. Ticket proceeds are donated to the host farm.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/managing-soil-health-grazing-and-specialty-crops-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T160000
DTSTAMP:20201014T003525Z
CREATED:20201014T003525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T003525Z
UID:6106-1603026000-1603036800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS at Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnny’s Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. Chuck will give us a tour of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. Chuck will also give a demonstration of how they plant their garlic into a live cover crop of oats and field peas. Julie and Chuck will discuss various cover crops and methods to get the most benefit for a variety of conditions and crops.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T160000
DTSTAMP:20201014T003525Z
CREATED:20201014T003525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T003525Z
UID:8756-1603026000-1603036800@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS at Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnny’s Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. Chuck will give us a tour of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. Chuck will also give a demonstration of how they plant their garlic into a live cover crop of oats and field peas. Julie and Chuck will discuss various cover crops and methods to get the most benefit for a variety of conditions and crops.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20201014T123624Z
CREATED:20201014T123624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T123624Z
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SUMMARY:ORGANIC GRAIN WORKSHOPS: HARVESTING\, STORAGE\, AND PROCESSING  -  Session One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting
DESCRIPTION:The first of three workshops focused on the growing and production of grain crops. It’s the final year of our NE SARE grant lead by Elizabeth Dyck\, the coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN).  The training program will be a series of three intensive 75 minute online short courses with video field days/workshops that will largely be taught by farmers and NE Grain Experts and located on farms and/or at processing venues. \nSession One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting. Harvesting continues to be critical especially for new grain farmers who are not familiar with combines. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-grain-workshops-harvesting-storage-and-processing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20201014T123624Z
CREATED:20201014T123624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T123624Z
UID:8757-1603130400-1603134000@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:ORGANIC GRAIN WORKSHOPS: HARVESTING\, STORAGE\, AND PROCESSING  -  Session One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting
DESCRIPTION:The first of three workshops focused on the growing and production of grain crops. It’s the final year of our NE SARE grant lead by Elizabeth Dyck\, the coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN).  The training program will be a series of three intensive 75 minute online short courses with video field days/workshops that will largely be taught by farmers and NE Grain Experts and located on farms and/or at processing venues. \nSession One 10/19: Production with a focus on harvesting. Harvesting continues to be critical especially for new grain farmers who are not familiar with combines. 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/organic-grain-workshops-harvesting-storage-and-processing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130903Z
CREATED:20201019T130903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130903Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA NJ Presents:  ORGANIC OPEN HOUSES IRON BOUND FARM FIELD DAY
DESCRIPTION:Funded as part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)\, this workshop\, NOFA New Jersey hosts a FREE session on reduced tillage and healthy soils as part of a field day at Iron Bound Farm. Soils abundant with life sequester more carbon\, infiltrate and hold more water\, allow for greater root penetration\, and resist erosion. The farmer Alec Gioseffi will talk about his no till strategies.  Also presented by Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator and CIG Project lead.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-presents-organic-open-houses-iron-bound-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20201019T130903Z
CREATED:20201019T130903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T130903Z
UID:8760-1603908000-1603915200@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:NOFA NJ Presents:  ORGANIC OPEN HOUSES IRON BOUND FARM FIELD DAY
DESCRIPTION:Funded as part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)\, this workshop\, NOFA New Jersey hosts a FREE session on reduced tillage and healthy soils as part of a field day at Iron Bound Farm. Soils abundant with life sequester more carbon\, infiltrate and hold more water\, allow for greater root penetration\, and resist erosion. The farmer Alec Gioseffi will talk about his no till strategies.  Also presented by Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director\, Soil Carbon Program Coordinator and CIG Project lead.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/nofa-nj-presents-organic-open-houses-iron-bound-farm-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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