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SUMMARY:Farm Finances and Marketing- Nutshell Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Commender and Sarah Low for this conversation about the inspiring work they’re doing towards cooperative marketing\, value-added processing\, and agricultural/agroforestry economics. Katie Commender is the Agroforestry Program Director at Appalachian Sustainable Development and a founding member of the Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub. Sarah Low is Associate Professor of Regional Economics\, and the Director of Exceed for regional economic and entrepreneurial development. This event is the last on the scrolling list below.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farm-finances-and-marketing-nutshell-conversation/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
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SUMMARY:Organization Spotlight Office Hours - Green Lands Blue Waters
DESCRIPTION:Every second Wednesday\, REGAIN will host Organization Spotlight Office Hours. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with other organizations working in regenerative ag and learn about their programming! \nJoin Green Lands Blue Waters\, along with co-hosts RuralAdvantage and Savanna Institute\, to hear examples of leveraging NRCS funds to implement and support Continuous Living Cover (CLC) practices like perennial forage and alley cropping.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/organization-spotlight-office-hours-2021-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T141920Z
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SUMMARY:The New American Farmer: Immigration\, Race\, and the Struggle for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Although the majority of farms in the United States have US-born owners who identify as white\, a growing number of new farmers are immigrants\, many of them from Mexico\, who originally came to the United States looking for work in agriculture. In The New American Farmer\, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern explores the experiences of Latino/a immigrant farmers as they transition from farmworkers to farm owners\, offering a new perspective on racial inequity and sustainable farming. She finds that many of these new farmers rely on farming practices from their home countries—including growing multiple crops simultaneously\, using integrated pest management\, maintaining small-scale production\, and employing family labor—most of which are considered alternative farming techniques in the United States. Minkoff-Zern argues that immigrant farmers\, with their knowledge and experience of alternative farming practices\, are—despite a range of challenges—actively and substantially contributing to the movement for an ecological and sustainable food system.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/the-new-american-farmer-immigration-race-and-the-struggle-for-sustainability/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Diversified Farming Systems":MAILTO:https://food.berkeley.edu/about-us/centers/dfs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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SUMMARY:The Authentic “WHY” of Farming
DESCRIPTION:Please join WFAN as we host an education and enlightenment webinar through farming and storytelling: a coffee talk with Zephrine Hanson of Hampden Farms & Paige Jackson of Grass Grazed! \nPaige Jackson is a regenerative farm manager based in Durham County. She and her husband Derrick\, launched Grass Grazed Farm in 2019 while stationed at Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. Grass Grazed is a pasture-based regenerative farm\, focusing on soil health and sustainable farming practices. The farm raises pork\, chicken and cattle. They strive to offer transparency\, from farm to table\, for all of their customers. \nZephrine Hanson spent 8 years as a Air Force photojournalist and has a 20 year background in media communications and public relations. After completing a life changing therapeutic farm program for veterans in 2017\, Zephrine\, her husband and 3 children pivoted into the Colorado agricultural community creating Hampden Farms\, a suburban farm offering sustainable farming solutions\, organic production and small-batch artisanal products made from natural ingredients lovingly grown and conscientiously sourced. From seed to sale\, we promote creativity and innovation across producers and providers while encouraging conscious consumption in wholesome products that are simply good for your mind\, body and soul.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/the-authentic-why-of-farming/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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SUMMARY:Increasing Profitability Through Improved Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Understanding Ag\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nUtilize the Six Principles of Soil Health and Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship\nIncrease Farm Profitability by Advancing Soil Health\nSuccessfully Improve the Nutrient Cycle on your Farm\nHow to Inter-seed Cover Crops\nHow to Design Cover Crop Mixes to Address your Resource Concerns\nHow to Terminate Cover Crops by Rolling\nStrategies and Logistics of Implementing Cover Crops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics Addressed\n\nProper Soil Testing and Interpretation\nDesigning Multi-Species Cover Crop Mixes\nMicrobiology’s Role in Nutrient Cycling\nIdentifying Resource Concerns\nSoil Health Evaluation\nUnderstanding Carbon to Nitrogen Ratios\nCover Crop Termination
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/increasing-profitability-through-improved-soil-health/
LOCATION:Hillsboro\, TN\, 7296 Hillsboro Highway\, Hillsboro\, TN\, 37342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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SUMMARY:Grazing Concepts for Better Farm Resilience: How NRCS can help you
DESCRIPTION:The final session of Granite State Graziers’ series on Grazing Concepts for Better Farm Resilience focuses on how NRCS programs can help. Topics will include grazing planning\, experiences with assistance providers\, forage species\, grazing annuals\, and crop nutrient needs.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/grazing-concepts-for-better-farm-resilience-how-nrcs-can-help-you/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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SUMMARY:Direct Farm Marketing Series
DESCRIPTION:Owners and operators of diverse farm operations are invited to join Purdue Extension specialists and educators and Indiana agribusinesses for a free virtual series\, Direct Farm Marketing. \nExtension specialists and educators\, along with guest speakers\, will discuss how to enhance the sales of produce\, animal products and value-added processing through marketing education. Participants will learn direct marketing basics and specific market types and strategies. \nPurdue Extension educators from Allen\, Dekalb\, Hancock\, Howard\, LaGrange\, St. Joseph and Warrick counties are hosting the Direct Farm Marketing series 7-8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays beginning April 21 and ending May 26\, via Zoom. The series schedule is as follows: \n\nApril 21: Basics of direct farm marketing and market planning.\nApril 28: Farmers markets and roadside stands.\nMay 5: U-pick and agritourism.\nMay 12: Consumer supported agriculture.\nMay 19: Wholesale markets (food hubs and farm to school).\nMay 26: Value-added processing.\n\nRegister for any or all sessions at bit.ly/21farmmkt.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/direct-farm-marketing-series/2021-04-21/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210407T143053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T150604Z
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SUMMARY:Black Currant Agronomy Panel
DESCRIPTION:Black currants are a nutritious berry crop gaining interest among health-conscience consumers and farmers seeking to diversify their operations alike. Eric Wolske has led research at the University of Illinois on currant cultivar performance and best practices for growing currants in orchards\, agroforestry systems\, and even in parks and yards. Moderated by Bill Davison\, Eric will go over some of the exciting components of his research on currants and share some of the lessons he’s learned to help future and current currant growers maximize production of this delicious and nutritious up-and-coming fruit.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/black-currant-agronomy-panel/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T193702Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Permaculture Property
DESCRIPTION:This free\, live\, online global summit is sponsored by New Society Publishers and hosted by Building Your Permaculture Property co-authors Rob and Michelle Avis\, founders of Verge Permaculture\, and Takota Coen of Coen Farm. Michelle\, Rob\, and Takota will be offering an inspiring\, information-packed keynote on their five-step process to design and build a thriving permaculture property. Afterward\, they’ll interview nearly 20 world-renowned permaculture pioneers about their own early beginnings\, painful lessons\, hard-won victories\, and inspiring case studies.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/building-your-permaculture-property/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210423T113000
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SUMMARY:Stolen Land: The Struggle for Rematriation
DESCRIPTION:The New School at Commonweal presents this virtual event as part of the Roots of Resilience in An Age of Crisis series co-presented with Real Food Media. UCSF Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Rupa Marya and A-dae Romero-Briones of the First Nations Development Institute discuss efforts around the country to take on the aftermath of centuries of government-sanctioned and led land dispossession and cultural decimation. Together with TNS Host and Author Anna Lappé\, Rupa and A-dae will share strategies toward a vision to protect and uplift Native agro-ecological traditions\, including efforts to rematriate thousands of acres of land across the country.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/stolen-land-the-struggle-for-rematriation/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210429
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210415T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T193819Z
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SUMMARY:Nobel Prize Summit: Our Planet\, Our Future
DESCRIPTION:April 26-28\, 2021\nOnline\nThe first Nobel Prize Summit brings together Nobel Prize laureates\, scientists\, policymakers\, business leaders\, and youth leaders to explore the question: What can be achieved in this decade to put the world on a path to a more sustainable\, more prosperous future for all of humanity? Across three days\, the virtual event will combine keynotes and lively discussion with live performance and theater. Speakers will explore solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges: climate change and biodiversity loss\, increasing inequality\, and technological innovation in support of societal goals.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/nobel-prize-summit-our-planet-our-future/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210414T220226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T220253Z
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SUMMARY:Farmworkers on the Front Line with CATA - The Farmworkers Support Committee
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the historic exclusion of farmworkers and how it has been exacerbated by the pandemic. The Sankofa Series is a monthly webinar series sharing the wisdom from past NESAWG conferences to help change the food system. \nPresenters\nJessica Culley \nJessica Culley has been working with CATA since the year 2000\, starting as an intern and now working as CATA’s General Coordinator. She is responsible for coordinating CATA’s work throughout southern New Jersey\, southeastern Pennsylvania\, and the Delmarva Peninsula. Jessica is originally from Cumberland County\, Pennsylvania but has lived in the Philadelphia area for 20 years. In her former life\, she studied Environmental Science in Northwestern\, PA\, lived and worked in rural Honduras\, and studied massage therapy. Her favorite farm produce is a slice of watermelon on a hot day in July. \nEdgar Aquino-Huerta \nEdgar Aquino Huerta was born in Puebla\, Mexico\, in a small town called San Nicolas Tolentino. At the age of two\, his mother carried him over the border in search of better opportunities. He is the son of immigrant farmworkers\, and he always knew he wanted to create change when he grew up because of the corruption\, mistreatment\, and humiliation his mother went through. At the age of 13\, his mother got too ill and returned to Mexico for treatment because she could not afford to be treated in America. Edgar began working in the fields and packing houses over his summers to send money to his mother and for himself to survive as well. He became a farmworker and finally understood the poor conditions his mother faced. Luckily in 2012\, he was introduced to DACA and had the choice of working in a “normal” job during the summers or stay in the fields/packing houses. He chose the fields/packing houses because he saw its beauty and started a family with the people who raised him while his mother was away. After High School\, he attended community college and Rowan University to pursue a degree in film. He has become one of the many voices for his community through his story\, and CATA has allowed him to hear and share farmworkers’ unheard voices by doing outreach. \nHis favorite thing about working with CATA is helping farmworkers find their voice and encouraging them to use it because they have their own power. Edgar enjoys listening to their stories. They are heartbreaking\, inspiring\, and powerful. He knows he is an avenue to their stories. \nMeghan Hurley \nMeghan Hurley began working for CATA – The Farmworker Support Committee in 2012\, first as Communications Coordinator and currently as the Policy and Advocacy Organizer. She manages CATA’s community radio station and coordinates their advocacy work on local\, state\, and national issues impacting the immigrant community. Before starting at CATA\, Meghan spent two years living in Peru as a volunteer with the Good Shepherd Volunteer program working with youth and indigenous communities around Cusco. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Communication and a Master’s Degree in Global Development and Social Justice. \nKendra Prat \nKendra started as a Farmworker Organizer with CATA in August 2020. She has a background in community organizing and performance arts and graduated from New York University with a degree in Performance and Civic Engagement. She is currently a Philadelphia resident and is always looking for ways to use the arts (music\, theatre\, movement) to support building strong\, liberated communities and connections across social movements. \nOne of her favorite things about working with CATA is the focus on popular education. The notion that as a Farmworker Organizer\, she doesn’t show up to “help farmworkers.” She shows up to support workers’ reflections\, build conversations\, share skills and information\, and support their action plans!
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farmworkers-on-the-front-line-with-cata-the-farmworkers-support-committee/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210217T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T144957Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Expert Office Hours - Marshall Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Wednesday\, REGAIN will host Technical Expert Office Hours. These sessions will feature various technical experts who will offer short presentations on relevant topics and then answer questions. Marshall Johnson serves as Vice-President of the National Audubon Society\, where he works to build rural and urban community-focused habitat and ecosystem programs. Marshall’s pioneering work on the market-based Conservation Ranching Program brings farmers\, ranchers\, retailers and consumers together with grasslands\, herds and birds into win-win alignment. Join us to learn more about Marshall’s work!
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/technical-expert-office-hours-2021-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210415T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T154333Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Planned Grazing Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Join Heifer USA Ranch Manager & Land Steward\, Donna Kilpatrick\, for a FREE workshop\, live from our pastures! Donna will be sharing her knowledge and experience on Holistic Planned Grazing for cattle\, sheep\, and more! \nIn addition to the live Q&A session\, Donna will discuss designing a grazing schedule\, utilizing infrastructure\, managing forage\, and more!
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/holistic-planned-grazing-livestream/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210508
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T172814Z
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SUMMARY:Grains Week
DESCRIPTION:An interactive online celebration of value-added small grains for farmers\, bakers\, brewers\, distillers\, millers\, maltsters\, and consumers: GRAINS WEEK! \nAT GRAINS WEEK:\n\n\nFarmers\, ag professionals\, and academics can hear research updates\, learn about grain production for artisan breads\, cereals for animal feeds\, brewing and distilling\, and more. \n\n\nProfessionals\, home bakers\, and consumers can get an inside look into grain quality\, accessing specialty and/or small grains\, and interact with a community of passionate chefs\, bakers\, and grain-lovers. \n\n\nBrewers\, distillers\, and maltsters can connect with industry professionals to get the latest information on using grains in value-added production\, as well as getting access to specialty regional grains. \n\n\nInvestors\, brokers & local government officials get the scoop on rising investment and policy opportunities. \n\n\nThis event aims to make networking\, education\, and accessibility as easy and straightforward as possible. GRAINS WEEK will bring research\, information\, and community to farmers\, bakers\, scholars\, and industry professionals who are interested in the sustainability and health of regional grain economies. \nFeaturing the national collaborative work of the Culinary Breeding Network\, Oregon State University\, Cornell University\, UW-Madison\, eOrganic\, the Artisan Grain Collaborative\, GrowNYC Grains\, Cascadia Grains and the WSU Food Systems Program.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/grains-week/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210409T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T141914Z
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SUMMARY:Meat Processing Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Meat processing is a tough\, low-margin business with little room for error. It is a nuanced and complex business and it is imperative to get the business model right to help ensure success and profitability. We are here to help. \nThose in the meat business knew their community didn’t have enough small-scale meat processing before COVID; now everyone knows it. This attention to gaps in small-scale processing has led many meat processors and entrepreneurs to redouble their effort to make processing happen in their communities. You are not alone. \nMeat Processing Boot Camp combines training\, one-on-one consulting\, and networking\, taking you and your team out of your day-to-day environment and giving you the tools you need to build a financially viable meat processing business. \nBoot Camp is right for you if:\n\nYou are a farmer\, cooperative\, NGO\, or entrepreneur trying to develop a realistic and fundable business plan for a meat processing business\nYou need to raise money for your new or existing meat processing business\nYou want to make sure your new or existing meat processing business capitalizes on the opportunities that this new business climate offers\n\nWhat Can I Expect from Boot Camp?\nFour intense\, focused days to learn and work on your meat processing business \n\nDay 1: Optimizing Your Meat Processing Business Model\n\nIt’s a business model\, not a product that determines whether your company makes money. We leverage our experience working with other processors to help you develop a realistic\, financially viable business model for your meat processing business and set you on a realistic path to meet your goals.\n\n\nDay 2: Fixing Your Financial Infrastructure\n\nYour financial infrastructure will be critical to your future success. We help you fully understand the financial side of the meat processing business and set up systems that can fully support your success.\n\n\nDay 3: Developing Your Financial Plan\n\nYou are moving forward\, so you need to look forward. We help you develop realistic assumptions for forecasts of sales\, marketing\, and operations and the capital structure you need to get there.\n\n\nDay 4: Getting Ready to Raise Money\n\nYou will need to raise money to grow your food business. We help you learn how to do a great pitch and properly document your business so you can successfully raise money.\n\nRegistering for Boot Camp\nSubmitting a registration request indicates your interest in attending a 4-day Boot Camp series\, for Meat Processing Boot Camp both sessions run concurrently: \n\nPart 1: May 6th & 7th\nPart 2: June 17th & 18th\n\nWe encourage you to register two people from your business so you can work together on course content in the afternoon. \nMeet Your Instructor\nMeat Processing Boot Camp is hosted by FFI Director\, Tera Johnson who founded teraswhey® and is the host of the Edible-Alpha® podcast. Tera has personal experience in being an entrepreneur\, raising money\, launching a national brand\, and selling a company. She has taken this personal experience\, plus her experience working with hundreds of clients and crafted this course. \nScholarship Opportunities\n\nThe Food Finance Institute offers an array of training geared towards growing profitable food\, farm\, and food system enterprises. In order to increase access to our paid trainings we offer scholarships that cover up to 100% training costs for those who are:\n\nPre-revenue or have been in business less than two years\nA member of an underserved community\n\n\n\nMore information and request forms can be completed here \n\nCompeer’s $250 grant is available to any beginning farmer living in Compeer’s territory even if they don’t have any business relationship with them.\n\nThis program is available to farmers who:\n\nReside in Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory\,\nHave started farming no longer than ten years ago\, and\nDemonstrate that farming is the applicant’s part-time or full-time vocation\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out Compeer’s Grants for Beginning Farmers and apply here
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/meat-processing-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop,Virtual Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
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SUMMARY:Organic Farming Research Foundation Virtual Luncheon at Expo West
DESCRIPTION:Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) will be celebrating its annual Expo West luncheon virtually. The event is free and features a lentil-focused cooking demonstration by chef Chris Blobaum\, research highlights from OFRF\, and discussion of how building soil health not only helps farmers\, but also the planet. To join the event\, register for the free Natural Products Expo Virtual event.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/organic-farming-research-foundation-virtual-luncheon-at-expo-west/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T170000
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SUMMARY:Grazing. Stacked Enterprises. Profit. Reimagined.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Understanding Ag / Soil Health Academy\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nUtilize the Six Principles of Soil Health and Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship\nIncrease Farm Profitability By Stacking Enterprises\nSuccessfully Market Your Products for Enhanced Net Margins\nProduce Nutrient Dense Foods By Advancing Soil Health\nDevelop A Multi-Species Grazing Model\nAdaptively Graze Multi-Species Cover Crops and Perennials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics Addressed\n\nHow to Develop a Forage Chain to Feed Multiple Species\nSetting up the “grazing wedge” & developing a forage chain\nPlant Brix: How to Measure & How To Use\nWater systems – wells\, surface water\, pipelines\, pumps\, etc.\nPaddock construction and layout\n“Before & After” grazing observation and evaluation\nSoil health evaluation – infiltration\, earthworm counts\, sniff test\, soil aggregate observation\, shovel test\nLeader/follower grazing”Flerd” grazing (mixed species herds)\nMarketing & Sales Skills\nStacked Enterprises: Planning\, coordinating\, implementing
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/grazing-stacked-enterprises-profit-reimagined/
LOCATION:Marion\, AL\, 215 Washington Street\, Marion\, AL\, 36756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165251Z
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SUMMARY:​Regional Agritourism Strategies for Community Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:The International Workshop on Agritourism is presenting a free monthly series of Agritourism Gatherings: A virtual series for farm\, food\, and travel communities. The series brings together farmers\, researchers\, service providers\, tourism experts and many others to share their knowledge and experience from around the world. This gathering highlights how international regions as diverse as Canada\, Saudi Arabia\, and Georgia are using agritourism as a way to build resilience by celebrating agricultural history\, ecology\, and heritage. Hear how agritourism initiatives are key to sustaining rural economic development by allowing farmers to diversify their income\, regenerate communities\, and reimagine the future (and recovery) as travel trends shift during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters will share best practices and lessons learned from developing and implementing regional strategies around agritourism.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/%e2%80%8bregional-agritourism-strategies-for-community-economic-development/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T170055Z
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SUMMARY:Crop Production Workshop: Spring Preparation
DESCRIPTION:New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is offering this five-week-long workshop on Spring Preparation as the first installment of its three-part Crop Production workshop series. The course meets virtually for 90 minutes each Tuesday evening and also includes opportunities to work and learn in-person at Moraine Farm. Workshop participants will learn basic horticulture principles and practices associated with organic vegetable production emphasizing soil health and regenerative agriculture systems. This workshop focuses on soil management\, cultivation and tillage practices (including no-till)\, plant propagation\, and crop planning. The value of soil organic matter and microbes will be discussed within the contexts of industrial and regenerative agriculture\, exposing participants to broader issues in the food system.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/crop-production-workshop-spring-preparation/2021-05-11/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210217T153450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T212021Z
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SUMMARY:Organization Spotlight Office Hours - Sustainable Farming Association
DESCRIPTION:Every second Wednesday\, REGAIN will host Organization Spotlight Office Hours. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with other organizations working in regenerative ag and learn about their programming!
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/organization-spotlight-office-hours-2021-05-12/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Office Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T201333Z
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SUMMARY:Industrial Hemp: An Eco-friendly Multipurpose Crop with Untapped Agronomic Potential
DESCRIPTION:This free\, one-hour webinar provides an update on recent research findings in industrial hemp at Rodale Institute. Hemp\, as a multipurpose crop\, is environment-friendly\, can increase farmer income\, is nutritious for human health\, and has many uses in agriculture and industry. Rodale Institute has conducted different experiments to gather crucial information to help farmers succeed.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/industrial-hemp-an-eco-friendly-multipurpose-crop-with-untapped-agronomic-potential/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T201714Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Crop Production
DESCRIPTION:MOFGA’s Farm Training Project workshops are designed for apprentices\, farmworkers\, and beginning farmers. In this free evening session\, join MOFGA’s Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen and Dickey Hill Farm for an introductory workshop on organic crop farming principles. Goossen will cover theory and best practices for organic management of soils and crops\, and Dickey Hill Farm will join in for a Q&A to address your crop-farming questions.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/introduction-to-crop-production/
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210421T144223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T165407Z
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SUMMARY:Partnership structures and creative business in agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is great if you own land and are looking for creative ways to profit that isn’t necessarily farming\, or if you are looking to farm and need access to land. We will be hearing from a land owner on her rental agreement with an agroforester\, and a long time farmer who works with incubators and other small business start ups; who will also be addressing creative career options in agroforestry.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/partnership-structures-and-creative-business-in-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203219Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Small Farm Outreach Program presents this virtual meeting on Aquaponics. Find out how to begin small scale aquaponics systems for hobbyists\, schools\, and as an enterprise for a farm or urban setting. A small scale aquaponics unit will be demonstrated as part of the workshop.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/aquaponics/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203624Z
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SUMMARY:Communicating for the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Montana State University Extension Pondera County and Purdue Extension – Bartholomew County are teaming up to provide a webinar series dedicated to helping agricultural producers improve their agriculture communication skills. Adriane Good\, from MSU Extension\, and Cora Carter\, from Purdue Extension\, noticed that many farmers and ranchers want to engage with the public and share their story but have difficulties doing so. This webinar series aims to help producers with that\, giving them the skills to communicate effectively and present themselves professionally online when engaging with a non-agricultural based public. \nThe series will start off with two scientific communication professors from Purdue\, Drs. Beth Forbes and Linda Pfeiffer leading two sessions on effective communication. The first\, on May 13\, will focus on media literacy and critical thinking. This session will help participants figure out where to find credible sources and how to verify the information you’re getting. The second session\, on May 20\, will discuss how to effectively communicate your points and engage with the people you’re speaking to. Beth and Linda are both part of the leadership team of College of Agriculture course at Purdue that helps students learn how to engage with the public on controversial issues. \nOn May 27\, participants will get a chance to practice these skills. Participants will be broken out into smaller groups and asked to practice by discussing common controversial practices in agriculture\, while remaining civil and professional. \nOur fourth session\, on June 3\, will feature Carrie Mess (@dairycarrie)\, a Wisconsin dairy farmer with a large social media following. Carrie has been using social media to connect with consumers for over 10 years and will help you learn how to craft your own story for social media. \nOn June 10\, Sara Hollenbeck of High Five Meats\, will discuss presenting yourself professionally online. It can be difficult trying to decide what you should share on social media to retain a sense of professionalism while still being authentic. Sara will help you figure that out\, drawing from her experience using social media to promote her local meat company. \nThe final session\, on June 17\, will be allowing you to put it all together! Once again\, participants will be broken out into smaller groups and given a chance to practice using all your new skills. Other MSU and Purdue Extension educators have volunteered to participate in discussion with class participants\, to give everyone a chance to communicate with all sorts of different people. \nEach week’s class will begin at 5 PM MST and last until 6 PM. The webinar series will be hosted via Microsoft Teams\, which will allow class participants to interact with each other between sessions. If you are unfamiliar with teams\, a video will be distributed to familiarize you with the software. The webinar series is free of charge. Registration can be accessed at puext.in/comm4farm\, please answer all the questions in the registration as these will help us tailor the program to the group that attends. For more information about the webinar series\, contact Adriane Good at 406-271-4054.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/communicating-for-the-farm/2021-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T213011Z
UID:6633-1621328400-1621333800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Organic Composting and Vermicompost
DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA New York for an on-farm demonstration of an organic static aerated composting system and continuous flow vermicompost system\, hosted by Nicole Orens-Williams of Herricks Lane Farm.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/intro-to-organic-composting-and-vermicompost/
LOCATION:Herricks Lane Farm\, 81 Herricks Ln\, Riverhead\, NY\, 11901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T204802Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Labeling and Marketing Strategies for Meat Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join EcoFarm and the CCOF Foundation for a free webinar that takes a deep dive into the details of the organic labeling requirements for organic meat producers\, including marketing strategies for organic livestock producers who don’t have access to certified organic slaughter facilities. Expect to learn about marketing tips from successful organic meat producers\, organic labeling requirements from organic certification experts\, and state-wide efforts in California to address the lack of certified organic slaughter facilities.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/organic-labeling-and-marketing-strategies-for-meat-producers/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T205344Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Ethnic Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Increasing demand for ethnic food offers small farmers tremendous opportunities to diversify their food production systems. Small Farm Resource Center coordinator and chief grower for Carter Farms Michael Carter Jr. will lead this workshop to show small farmers how to grow and market specific crops that appeal to customers. Participants will increase their knowledge in reference to planting African runner peanuts\, cocoa yams\, African spinach and jute leaf. Topics to be covered are soil requirements\, planting\, cultivating\, harvesting and marketing of ethnic crops.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/growing-ethnic-vegetables/
LOCATION:Bates Farm\, 13450 Stonewall Jackson Road\, Woodford\, VA\, 22580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T214247
CREATED:20210510T165253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T205631Z
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SUMMARY:Ranching for a Resilient Future: Virtual fencing for land\, livestock and landscape health
DESCRIPTION:Ranchers Stewardship Alliance continues its monthly Rural Resilience webinar series with this session featuring Leo Barthelmess\, Barthelmess Ranch\, and Todd Parker\, Vence Inc. They will be discussing virtual fences\, an exciting new technology at the forefront of future range management. The distribution of the collared livestock can be carefully and precisely controlled via software interface: grazing cells can be adaptively moved or modified according to conditions and vegetation growth. This webinar will explore what this means for land management\, wildlife movement\, and the future of ranching.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/ranching-for-a-resilient-future-virtual-fencing-for-land-livestock-and-landscape-health/
LOCATION:Online\, DC
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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