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Calendar of EventsFarm to Market Connection Conference March 21, 2010 Producers, processors and purchasers of local food are invited to the Farm to Market. Organized by the Pure Catskills Buy Local Campaign and the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship, the event will serve as both an educational and networking opportunity for key players in local food across our region. The day will include panel discussions featuring farmers and business people from across New York State, workshops related to direct-sales marketing of farm products, a lunch of local food and an afternoon tradeshow for farmers and buyers. Planning Your Organic Farm for Profit Webinar March 23, 2010 Planning to grow only what you plan to sell eliminates wasted time and effort, and tracking income and expenses will show you your profit centers. In this workshop, Richard Wiswall will provide a step by step guide to achieve a healthy bottom line, assessing markets and developing a production plan, a roadmap of how to grow what you plan to sell. Women in Agriculture Educator's Conference March 23-25, 2010 The goal of this conference is to broaden risk management educational programming for women in agriculture, to encourage new programming efforts, and to strengthen existing programs. Farm-to-Cafeteria Workshop March 23, 2010 Learn how to bring locally grown foods to the Cafeterias OF OUR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES. THIS NETWORKING & PLANNING WORKSHOP aims to inspire, inform, build support, & increase collaborative work for Farm to Cafeteria in our region. Farm Water Toolbox Forums March 23 & 25, 2010 These forums will cover:
Profitable Meat Goat Conference March 26-27, 2010 There is a shortage of goat meat in the U.S. and market prices for slaughter goats are climbing. Why is the average producer struggling to make a profit? Get answers at The Profitable Meat Goats Conference. Organic Transition Workshop March 26, 2010 Find out more about the program, organic farming practices, regulations, organic farm plan development and financial incentives available to transitioning producers. Introduction to Aquaponics Workshop March 27, 2010 Hosted by the Urban Harvest program of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, this workshop offers an introduction to the basic concepts of home or small commercial aquaponics. Students will be introduced to a commercial system developed by the University of the Virgin Islands and a home size model based on the Growing Power system. Silvopasture Workshop March 27, 2010 This Cornell Cooperative Extension program will be an in-depth introduction to silvopasturing. It will explain how a farmer or rural landowner can put these practices to use to achieve income and farming goals, particularly on marginal or hilly land. The idea is to improve long-term woodlot and pasture areas while earning short-term income from beef cattle, goats, sheep, and other livestock. Northeast Ohio Small Farm Conference and Trade Show March 27, 2010 The conference will include two keynote addresses and over 15 breakout sessions for small farmers. Maryland-Delaware Sheep Shearing School March 26-27, 2010 For the beginning school, the registration fee is $80 per person and includes a copy of ASI's Sheep Shearing Notebook and instructional DVD. The New Zealand method of shearing will be taught. Shearing machines will be provided. Food on the Table Conference March 26-27, 2010 Join local growers, educators, sustainable food advocates, and community members as we collectively address our regional food system priorities in this unique "working" conference. Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop March 27, 2010 The workshop, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at the Diamond Oaks Career Development Center, will offer sessions on a wide variety of topics that include information about managing forestland for income or enjoyment. Rabbit Production Workshop March 27, 2010 The Independent Small Animal Meat Processors Association (ISAMPA) is pleased to announce a half-day workshop for commercial production of rabbits. Training is designed to increase participants' knowledge of production techniques pertaining to small farm rabbit production, types of markets for meat rabbits, and new FDA regulations concerning meat rabbit production. This is a great opportunity to meet state experts in production of rabbits for a variety of markets and to discuss all aspects of starting and maintaining a rabbit production business. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 23 by calling Smithson Mills at 828-273-9119, or by emailing smithson@smithsonmills.com. Agriculture and Water Summit 2010 March 27, 2010 The Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, in partnership with the Grazing Workshop March 30, 2010 As the saying goes, it’s not “your father’s kind of grazing.” The latest in grazing techniques will be the focus of a workshop sponsored by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Iowa Native Lands. The workshop will feature recent findings about grazing goats, bison and cattle on native vegetation in prairies, public lands and conservation easements. Ag Entrepreneurship Workshop March 31, 2010 Alcorn State University Small Farmers Conferenc March 29-31, 2010 This statewide conference continues to focus on assisting participants creatively in starting new enterprises on their farms, and in gaining a wealth of knowledge through new marketing strategies and business opportunities. Marketing and Food Systems Workshop April 1, 2010 This workshop will feature short presentations by leaders of projects funded by the Leopold Center's Marketing and Food Systems Initiative and the Value Chain Partnership project. 2010 Pasture Poultry Seminar April 3, 2010 2010 Annual Pastured Poultry program. This year Charles Ritch of Goose Pond Farm in Hartselle, AL is the featured speaker. He and his family run a diversified livestock operation and will discuss their poultry operation. He will discuss their brooding, nutrition management, predator control, pasture systems, processing and marketing. The program will include a tour of the farm and the licensed and inspected poultry slaughter shop. Cost: $50 per person, or $90 for two, if registered by March 20th. For more information contact: Urban Soils Workshop April 3, 2010 Learn the basics of urban soils on residential lots at this hands-on workshop. We'll explore soil texture and structure and why they are important, along with methods of improving your soil's capacity to support life. East Coast Agritourism Webinar Series March 2, 9, 16, 30 & April 6, 2010 This exciting, interactive webinar series includes five different sessions designed to provide an overview of important information related to agritourism. Plant Your Garden Workshop April 7, 2010 Attend this hands-on class and learn how to build your soil organically for optimal production. Learn which amendments and fertilizers will help you grow vibrant and nutritious crops. The class covers seed sowing, thinning, transplanting, and season extension techniques with an emphasis on space saving strategies for urban gardeners. Farm to Cafeteria Workshop April 7, 2010 Come and join others like yourself who want to learn how to bring wholesome, locally grown foods into K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, and other institutions within Minnesota. This networking and planning workshop aims to inspire and inform farmers, distributors, food service directors, schools, institutions, parents, school board members, administrators, teachers, wellness committees, rural and economic development specialists, Extension educators, Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) coordinators, non-governmental organizations, and other community experts to build support for Farm to School in the Minnesota. Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference April 8-10, 2010 The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s annual training, networking and inspirational event for those involved with private and public land conservation. Rotational Grazing Webinar April 8, 2010 Join Rachel Gilker and Jenn Colby of the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture's Pasture Program for a practical primer on pasturing. Jenn and Rachel will outline rotational grazing fundamentals for success, including soil testing, plant growth, grazing infrastructure, animal behavior and calculating pasture forage for your animals. Massachusetts Organic Gardening Workshop Day April 10, 2010 NOFA/Mass presents its third annual Statewide Spring Organic Gardening Day. On April 10, there will be organic gardening workshops in every region of the state. These workshops are all led by experienced gardening educators, and they are intended to meet the tremendous resurgence of energy and action for backyard and community gardening. Youth Sustainability Confabs March 27 and April 10, 2010 If you are a college student, teenager, young farmer or aspiring farmer, environmental activist - or just a regular person under 35 who cares about sustainability issues and thinks the future is an exciting, yet slightly scary place, you need to attend the Youth Sustainability Confab! Livestock Harvesting and Marketing Workshop April 6 & 14, 2010 Livestock harvesting and marketing workshops will be held in north and south Louisiana for county agents, agriculture professionals, and livestock producers across the state. These are important topics to ensure compliance with regulations as more farmers transition to home harvest, processing and marketing of meat from their grass fed cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens. Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems Workshop April 14, 2010 Leading world experts, key academic researchers, public opinion and thought leaders, carbon offset programmers, elected officials and others involved in terrestrial carbon sequestration will present at this conference. Interactive discussions with attendees will be led by Dr. Rattan Lal with The Ohio State University. |
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