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SUMMARY:The road to certification is closer than you think....
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification?\nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you?\nThis multi course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process!\nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards. Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan. Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer.\nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic.\nThe class will be led by Al Johnson\, one of the country’s most experienced organic inspectors. He will be joined by speakers who are experts in their field to ensure a coprehensive understanding organic certification. Attendees will also receive follow-up support as they pursue organic certification.\nThe three sessions will be on November 4\, 11\, and 18 from 6-7:30 PM\nTo register CLICK HERE \n50% Scholarships are available to beginning farmers. Email education@nofanj.org with a description of yourfarm and scholarship need.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-road-to-certification-is-closer-than-you-think/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The road to certification is closer than you think....
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification?\nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you?\nThis multi course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process!\nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards. Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan. Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer.\nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic.\nThe class will be led by Al Johnson\, one of the country’s most experienced organic inspectors. He will be joined by speakers who are experts in their field to ensure a coprehensive understanding organic certification. Attendees will also receive follow-up support as they pursue organic certification.\nThe three sessions will be on November 4\, 11\, and 18 from 6-7:30 PM\nTo register CLICK HERE \n50% Scholarships are available to beginning farmers. Email education@nofanj.org with a description of yourfarm and scholarship need.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/the-road-to-certification-is-closer-than-you-think-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T203000
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SUMMARY:NOFA MASS Presents:  Online Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnnys Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. We’ll see videos of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. We will see chuck demonstrate 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. \nFreedom Food Farm is a certified organic farm on 88 acres in Raynham\, MA\, they started in 2012 and focus on growing a sustainable\, full-diet year-round for their community. The farm is operated by a small team of dedicated farmers that grow and produce food year-round. \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T203000
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SUMMARY:NOFA MASS Presents:  Online Soil Health Field Day at Freedom Food Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS for a virtual tour of Freedom Food Farm in Raynham\, MA to learn from farm manager Chuck Currie and guest presenter Julie Fine\, from Johnnys Seeds\, about cover crops and cover crop strategies for no-till farms. We’ll see videos of his farm where he uses holistic and biodynamic farming principles to raise livestock\, grow grain and vegetables for their CSA and farmers market. We will see chuck demonstrate 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. \nFreedom Food Farm is a certified organic farm on 88 acres in Raynham\, MA\, they started in 2012 and focus on growing a sustainable\, full-diet year-round for their community. The farm is operated by a small team of dedicated farmers that grow and produce food year-round. \n \n 
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/online-soil-health-field-day-at-freedom-food-farm-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T190000
DTSTAMP:20201116T123054Z
CREATED:20201116T123054Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:It all starts in the soil. Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable\, regenerative\, organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NY’s soil health programming provides technical assistance to organic producers\, educates farmers and gardeners on building healthy soils\, and advocates for policies that support land stewardship\, carbon sequestration\, and healthy waterways. \nUpcoming Webinar\nNOFA-NY conducts on-farm carbon soil proxy tests at farms around New York State\, and provides producers with training and materials to continue assessing and building their soils. Learn more about soil carbon proxy tests our upcoming webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll focus on vegetable operations. \nPresenters will include:\n• Paul Loomis\, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport\n• Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon\, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam\n• Richard deGraff\, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski\n• Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator\n• Joseph Amsili\, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator\n• NOFA-NY Education Staff
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T190000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:It all starts in the soil. Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable\, regenerative\, organic farming and gardening. NOFA-NY’s soil health programming provides technical assistance to organic producers\, educates farmers and gardeners on building healthy soils\, and advocates for policies that support land stewardship\, carbon sequestration\, and healthy waterways. \nUpcoming Webinar\nNOFA-NY conducts on-farm carbon soil proxy tests at farms around New York State\, and provides producers with training and materials to continue assessing and building their soils. Learn more about soil carbon proxy tests our upcoming webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll focus on vegetable operations. \nPresenters will include:\n• Paul Loomis\, Growing Family Farms in Spencerport\n• Corinne Hansch & Matthew Leon\, Lovin’ Mama Farm in Amsterdam\n• Richard deGraff\, Grindstone Farm in Pulaski\n• Caro Roszell\, NOFA/Mass Education Director & Soil Carbon Program Coordinator\n• Joseph Amsili\, Cornell University Soil Health Program Coordinator\n• NOFA-NY Education Staff
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/soil-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20201116T115022Z
CREATED:20201116T115022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T115022Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Mycoremediation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the first of two evening events where we will learn from experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. During this live interactive event we will learn from Willie Crosby about how mycoremediation is an important tool for bioremediation of urban soils.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by: \n\nreducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\nprovide a deeper\, more functional soil\nImproving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\n\nAgenda:\n7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n7:10pm – Mycoremediation presentation from Willie Crosby\n8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-mycoremediation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Mycoremediation
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA MASS online for the first of two evening events where we will learn from experts about bioremediation and how we are using plants and soil biology to ameliorate contaminated soil. During this live interactive event we will learn from Willie Crosby about how mycoremediation is an important tool for bioremediation of urban soils.\nIf bioremediation using microbiology and plant partners is effective\, such an approach can be beneficial by: \n\nreducing costs by eliminating the need for expensive barriers and truckloads of loam\nprovide a deeper\, more functional soil\nImproving soil in the long run for growing crops\, while breaking down toxic hydrocarbons and removing heavy metals to non-food-producing areas\n\nAgenda:\n7:00pm – Welcome and Introductions\n7:10pm – Mycoremediation presentation from Willie Crosby\n8:00pm – Questions and Discussion\n8:30pm – Wrap Up & Thank You
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/intro-to-mycoremediation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20201017T224818Z
CREATED:20201017T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T224818Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil health has become something of a buzz word in the past few years\, but many are unfamiliar with what soil health means. Kirsten Kurtz will discuss big-picture issues including characteristics of healthy soil as well as the global importance of soil health in the face of increased soil degradation. Additionally\, she will explore quantifying soil health through laboratory analyses included in the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) and will address management strategies for improving and maintaining soil health under different cropping systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-evaluating-soil-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20201017T224818Z
CREATED:20201017T224818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T224818Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil health has become something of a buzz word in the past few years\, but many are unfamiliar with what soil health means. Kirsten Kurtz will discuss big-picture issues including characteristics of healthy soil as well as the global importance of soil health in the face of increased soil degradation. Additionally\, she will explore quantifying soil health through laboratory analyses included in the Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) and will address management strategies for improving and maintaining soil health under different cropping systems.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/webinar-evaluating-soil-health-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ctnofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Soil-and-Shovel-500x331-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
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SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201109T124747Z
CREATED:20201109T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T124747Z
UID:8762-1605726000-1605731400@ctnofa.org
SUMMARY:Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health A Virtual Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NOFA-NH is proud to present “Why Organic Now? Linking Social Justice to Personal and Planetary Health\,” a FREE virtual panel discussion followed by a live Q & A. \n​ \nHumanity’s connection to one another and the planet is deeply rooted in agriculture. Spanning thousands of years across countless generations\, farming is a pillar of society\, just as food is an essential element of daily life. NOFA-NH believes that everyone has a right to nutritious\, local\, and culturally appropriate food. NOFA-NH also believes that those who tend to our food – farmers and farm workers – have a fundamental right to fair labor\, fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and access to resources that will enable them to feed their communities. While holding these beliefs\, we’re equally aware of the many challenges currently facing our food system\, including the troubling persistence of food insecurity\, injustice\, and the environmental crisis affecting our state and nation. \n\nThese challenges have highlighted the importance of organic growing and eating as practical steps for countering unfair labor practices\, unhealthy and inaccessible food supplies\, and climate change. People in New Hampshire and the Northeast are working together to build an equitable food system that strives to improve economic vitality\, resilience\, biodiversity\, and health for all. \n\nWe invite you to join us in a virtual discussion with leaders from around the state and region to explore specific ways that localized\, organic\, regenerative growing and eating can contribute to the repair of unjust social structures\, personal health\, and the environment that sustains us.
URL:https://ctnofa.org/event/why-organic-now-linking-social-justice-to-personal-and-planetary-health-a-virtual-panel-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner events,Webinar
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