Link: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~news/story.php?id=5869

September 2, 2010
Wooster, Ohio

Scientists with OFFER will discuss their studies on organic grains, organic vegetables, and modular ecological design — a sustainable, integrated system of fruits and vegetables.

Link: http://worldsheepfest.com/

September 4-5, 2010
Bethel, Missouri

Featuring vendors, classes and fiber animals.

Link: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/e4812/Ohio-No-till-Field-Day.htm

September 8, 2010
West Manchester, Ohio

Topics will include success with no-till corn, emerging trends in corn and soybean based bio-products, aphids and other insect issues. Manure and drainage, grain handling systems, plastic poly and fiberglass tank safety.

Link: http://nofavt.org/events/introduction-grape-growing

September 8, 2010
Wolcott, Vermont

Want to get into growing grapes? Not sure how to get started? Come and learn how to plan, prepare, plant and maintain your own home vineyard. This will be an interactive workshop that will help you determine the varieties, materials, tools, etc. need to grow grapes with success in Northern Vermont.

Link: http://www.arc.wsu.edu/grant-writing/

September 8, 2010
Pullman, Washington
Online

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE), the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI), and the Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture require that applicants use a systems approach to meet challenges faced by producers and consumers. The directors of these programs, in partnership with Washington State University, are offering a one-day, national workshop on the preparation and management of competitively awarded, systems-based grant applications.

Link: http://www.ippswr.org/

September 8-11, 2010
Bellingham, Washington

Members and nonmembers will come together for four days at the Western Region's annual meeting - an intensive program of lectures with papers presented by experts in the field of horticulture alternating with behind-the-scenes tours of the region's finest nurseries and botanical gardens.

Link: http://nofavt.org/events/webinar-ins-and-outs-insurance-farm-businesses

September 9, 2010
Webinar

This webinar will review the types of insurance available, important things to include on your insurance policy, and how insurance can protect you, your assets and your community. A discussion of Worker's Comp regulations and insurance options will be covered.

Link: http://www.theikga.org/KikoFest_2010.html

September 9-11, 2010
Calhoun, Georgia

This event will feature educational sessions for beginning and experienced goat producers. It will also include an auction of Kiko goats.

Link: http://bit.ly/9ITVTP

September 9, 2010
Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Join PASA for a day on the Owens Farm, a 112 acre family-run sheep farm. The morning session will focus on the details and challenges of rotationally grazing sheep: fencing, watering systems, minerals, foot care, noxious weeds, upside-down sheep, parasite control, shade, flock movement, and winter management. After lunch, we will focus on the realities of handling sheep, both as a flock and individually.

Link: http://www.extension.org/events/1804

September 9, 2010
Webinar

The eXtension Entrepreneurship webinar series is back for the fourth season. All webinars will air monthly on the second Thursday at 2:00pm (ET); 1:00pm (CT); 12:00pm (MT); 11:00am (PT). On Thursday, September 9, 2010 we open with a three-month series on specialty food businesses. September’s topic will be Starting Right in Specialty Foods. Join Brian Norder, Director of the Vermont Food Venture Center for an informative session on what it takes to start and grow a specialty food business.

Link: http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu/pages/events/

September 9, 2010
Branchport, New York

The Barters have recently installed a combination wind and solar pumping system which supplies water to 58 acres of pasture. The pumping system consists of a 350 watt turbine, 160 watt solar panels, back up batteries and a deep well pump.

Link: http://beginningfarmers.org/free-explore-farming-class-in-massachusetts/

September 9, 2010
Lowell, Massachusetts

During the class we will discuss some of the challenges and rewards of farm ownership, as opposed to other means of satisfying your interest in farming. A primary goal of the course is to encourage you to think realistically about the financial feasibility of starting and growing your own farm businesses.

Link: http://bit.ly/b39sJm

September 10, 2010
Portsmouth, Rhode Island

A culinary celebration of local foods and wines prepared by Chef Casey Riley and his extraordinary team of chefs from the Newport Restaurant Group. Arrive to chilled glasses of wine and champagne, delicious hors d’oeuvres with local ingredients from land and sea, an owners' tour of the vineyard, followed by a four-course dinner - a very special chefs' tasting paired with local wines.

Link: http://cofoodsummit.yolasite.com/

September 10, 2010
Bend, Oregon

The Central Oregon Food Summit will provide an opportunity for the public, producers, retailers, food institutions, and policy makers to create a community-based framework for action toward a more food secure Central Oregon.

Link: http://www.growingpowerfarmconference.org/

September 10-12, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round, no matter what the climate, and how you can build markets for small farms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better health and more closely-knit communities.

Link: http://mosesorganic.org/events.html#september

September 10, 2010
Maple Park, Illinois

Attendees will learn how to successfully produce crops organically, focusing on soil fertility management, weed management and pest control. Good yields of high quality crops can be produced from year- to-year through the use of crop rotation, green manures, and the encouragement of biodiversity.

Link: http://www.sfa-mn.org/grazefest/index.php

September 10-11, 2010
St. Charles, Minnesota

Fairground sessions will cover watering and fencing systems, grass-fed dairy and beef, and direct marketing. The on-farm tour will cover pasture health and maintenance, preparing for fall and winter in a grazing system, cover crops and riparian area.

Link: http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/dairyday10.php

September 11-12, 2010
Massachusetts

Ten Massachusetts dairies that sell raw milk will open up their farms for tours and other activities on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12. Visit your local dairy and learn why raw milk tastes so good and why it’s so good for you!

Link: http://kerrcenter.com/joomla/eventlist/details/73-workshop-hoop-houses

September 11, 2010
Sapulpa, Oklahoma

In the workshop, participants get hands-on experience building a low-cost hoop house of the design developed by Tod and Jamie Hanley of Trebuchet Gardens in Norman.

Link: http://www.sopermaculture.org/Restoration_Farm/Courses.html

September 11-18, 2010
Ashland, Oregon

This is the advanced edible forest garden design course with an emphasis on urban and suburban environments. This Advanced Design course picks up where the PDC leaves off including concept, schematic, detail and patch design. We will go in-depth about how to plan for succession, select the appropriate plant species and establish your forest garden.

Link: http://pasafarming.org/our-work/educational-outreach/2010-field-days-and-intensive-learning-programs/sugar-sang-maple-gingsend-husbandry-on-your-forestlands

September 11, 2010
Mayfield, Pennsylvania

In a combination of indoor presentations and afternoon wood walks, participants will learn about forest stewardship around maple syrup and American ginseng. Discussion will encompass maple syrup collection and processing and American ginseng forest farming and husbandry. We’ll talk about markets and financial considerations as well as ecological relationships that connect these two forest products.

Link: http://www.lssfa.org/HFFRONTPAGE.html

September 11, 2010
Duluth, Minnesota

The event aims to promote local food production and energy efficiency as a key component of a healthy community, economy and environment.

Link: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?goats&GeneralConferenceInformation

September 12-15, 2010
Tallahassee, Florida

The overall goal of the National Goat Conference is to provide educational and training opportunities for producers, agricultural professionals, and students on goat production, management and marketing to help enhance the viability of

Link: http://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2010

September 13-14, 2010
Austin, Texas

An exciting gathering of activists, farmers & ranchers, consumers, and nonprofits who care about where our food comes from. Come learn about the latest developments in agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to help make a difference!

September 13, 2010
Otto, Wyoming

Plan on spending an informative day at the Boreen Hay & Cattle Ranch experiencing the opportunities and benefits of producing oilseeds. For more information on this field day contact Donn Randall, Wyoming Business Council 307.777.6578 or donn.randall@wybusiness.org.

Link: https://www.agecon.purdue.edu/cab/programs/index.asp?programCode=sdit

September 14-16, 2010
West Lafayette, Indiana

A three-day Purdue University seminar will help farm and agribusiness managers and company leaders make strategic decisions for their businesses in what have become turbulent economic times.

Link: http://mosesorganic.org/events.html#9.14

September 14, 2010
Viroqua, Wisconsin

Join us for this pasture walk with Jerry Brunetti, the nationally recognized ag consultant and founder of Agridynamics. Jerry will present an overview of the strategies and tools available for successful holistic herd health management in your pasture systems.

Link: http://www.bcscd.com/?id=37&event_id=14

September 16, 2010
Bismark, North Dakota

Tour topics will include Soil Health; Wildlife; Winter Grazing; Water Quality; Grassland Recovery Time; High Stock Densities; Biological Nutrient; Livestock as a Tool; and Cropping Systems with Cover Crops.

September 17-19, 2010
Solon, New York

A 3-day goat workshop held every two years, the program will include a variety of presentations and hands-on options, including silvopasturing, AI training, FAMACHA training, and classes just for teens and young adults. Please contact tatiana Stanton (607-254-6024, tls7@cornell.edu) for more information.

Link: http://www.southerndraftanimaldays.com/

September 17-18, 2010
Ferrum, Virginia

Event will include field demonstrations (seasonally appropriate) of new and old equipment, plowing, seedbed preparation, cover crop planting, vendors of related equipment and merchandise, lectures, round pen seminars, music, local food, and animal powered restorative/sustainable forestry demonstration.