BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//REGAIN - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REGAIN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220311T042823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T042823Z UID:9561-1649163600-1649167200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy for Food Systems Change Series – Equity Advocate Sessions 1 and 2\, and Q&A/Office Hours DESCRIPTION:This April\, join the Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network for a virtual series dedicated to building our collective knowledge around policy and advocacy for food systems change. We’ll first be joined by Equity Advocates for two sessions that debunk the misconceptions around nonprofits and advocacy and offer tips for how to get started and stay involved.  The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition will then walk us through a Farm Bill 101 session as we gear up for the reauthorization of this critical piece of food systems legislation. The series will round out with a dynamic panel discussion featuring seasoned food systems policy leaders who will offer their learnings from decades of food systems advocacy and share their vision for its future. Read more about the full series here. \nSession 1: Using Advocacy to Build an Equitable and Sustainable Food System with Equity Advocates \nApril 5 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nA useful 101 to get any advocate started! The community and systems-level changes in the food system that many of us are working towards requires public policy. This session will introduce you to the power of and need for advocacy\, including why nonprofit staff\, community leaders and food systems practitioners can and should be at the policy making table. We will explore the broad range of activities nonprofits can engage in to influence public policy as well as define and differentiate between legislative\, regulatory\, budgetary and legal advocacy. Finally\, the session will include a brief lay of the land in terms of key federal legislation that impacts the food systems and opportunities to engage in advocacy. \n  \nSession 2: Best Practices for Meeting with Elected Officials with Equity Advocates \nApril 6 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nResearch shows that engagements with elected officials are an impactful and necessary piece of any organization’s or coalition’s advocacy strategy\, but many are intimidated or scared of meeting with policy makers. This training provides an overview of why meeting with elected officials is an effective advocacy strategy. Learn practical tips and skills to prepare advocates\, community residents and nonprofit leaders to engage policy makers at the city\, state or federal level. We will cover the how to’s- how to schedule\, plan for\, create impactful materials for\, and run a successful meeting with a policymaker or staffer as well as how to leverage these relationships to advance an organization and/or campaign goals. Participants leave with tips for a successful meeting\, as well as a sample scheduling email\, agenda\, talking points\, and thank you email to adapt for personal usage. \n  \nQ&A Session with Equity Advocates \nApril 7 from 1-2pm EST \nSpace to connect with the trainers to ask questions and troubleshoot challenges. The join link will be sent directly to session registrants. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-for-food-systems-change-series-equity-advocate-sessions-1-and-2-and-qa-office-hours/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8YWFuvpRGWChkUPTRw2SQ\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Policy-and-Advocacy-for-Food-Systems-Change-Virtual-Series-2022-eSw7j7.tmp_.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T132227Z UID:9176-1649250000-1649253600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Rotational No-Till Series\, Part 1: What is Rotational Tillage? DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in experimenting with no-till soybeans in your organic system? Are you interested in reducing tillage throughout your entire crop rotation? Join Léa Vereecke\, organic cropping systems expert\, to discuss opportunities to reduce tillage and protect soil health on your grain operation. \nRegister for the event here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-rotational-no-till-series-part-1-what-is-rotational-tillage/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BrookeBoroughPhotography_rodalemcgrath-2093-1-KOe2YF.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220311T042825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T042825Z UID:9563-1649250000-1649253600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy for Food Systems Change Series – Equity Advocate Sessions 1 and 2\, and Q&A/Office Hours DESCRIPTION:This April\, join the Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network for a virtual series dedicated to building our collective knowledge around policy and advocacy for food systems change. We’ll first be joined by Equity Advocates for two sessions that debunk the misconceptions around nonprofits and advocacy and offer tips for how to get started and stay involved.  The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition will then walk us through a Farm Bill 101 session as we gear up for the reauthorization of this critical piece of food systems legislation. The series will round out with a dynamic panel discussion featuring seasoned food systems policy leaders who will offer their learnings from decades of food systems advocacy and share their vision for its future. Read more about the full series here. \nSession 1: Using Advocacy to Build an Equitable and Sustainable Food System with Equity Advocates \nApril 5 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nA useful 101 to get any advocate started! The community and systems-level changes in the food system that many of us are working towards requires public policy. This session will introduce you to the power of and need for advocacy\, including why nonprofit staff\, community leaders and food systems practitioners can and should be at the policy making table. We will explore the broad range of activities nonprofits can engage in to influence public policy as well as define and differentiate between legislative\, regulatory\, budgetary and legal advocacy. Finally\, the session will include a brief lay of the land in terms of key federal legislation that impacts the food systems and opportunities to engage in advocacy. \n  \nSession 2: Best Practices for Meeting with Elected Officials with Equity Advocates \nApril 6 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nResearch shows that engagements with elected officials are an impactful and necessary piece of any organization’s or coalition’s advocacy strategy\, but many are intimidated or scared of meeting with policy makers. This training provides an overview of why meeting with elected officials is an effective advocacy strategy. Learn practical tips and skills to prepare advocates\, community residents and nonprofit leaders to engage policy makers at the city\, state or federal level. We will cover the how to’s- how to schedule\, plan for\, create impactful materials for\, and run a successful meeting with a policymaker or staffer as well as how to leverage these relationships to advance an organization and/or campaign goals. Participants leave with tips for a successful meeting\, as well as a sample scheduling email\, agenda\, talking points\, and thank you email to adapt for personal usage. \n  \nQ&A Session with Equity Advocates \nApril 7 from 1-2pm EST \nSpace to connect with the trainers to ask questions and troubleshoot challenges. The join link will be sent directly to session registrants. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-for-food-systems-change-series-equity-advocate-sessions-1-and-2-and-qa-office-hours-2/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8YWFuvpRGWChkUPTRw2SQ\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Policy-and-Advocacy-for-Food-Systems-Change-Virtual-Series-2022-eSw7j7.tmp_.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220311T042825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T042825Z UID:9564-1649336400-1649340000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy for Food Systems Change Series – Equity Advocate Sessions 1 and 2\, and Q&A/Office Hours DESCRIPTION:This April\, join the Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network for a virtual series dedicated to building our collective knowledge around policy and advocacy for food systems change. We’ll first be joined by Equity Advocates for two sessions that debunk the misconceptions around nonprofits and advocacy and offer tips for how to get started and stay involved.  The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition will then walk us through a Farm Bill 101 session as we gear up for the reauthorization of this critical piece of food systems legislation. The series will round out with a dynamic panel discussion featuring seasoned food systems policy leaders who will offer their learnings from decades of food systems advocacy and share their vision for its future. Read more about the full series here. \nSession 1: Using Advocacy to Build an Equitable and Sustainable Food System with Equity Advocates \nApril 5 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nA useful 101 to get any advocate started! The community and systems-level changes in the food system that many of us are working towards requires public policy. This session will introduce you to the power of and need for advocacy\, including why nonprofit staff\, community leaders and food systems practitioners can and should be at the policy making table. We will explore the broad range of activities nonprofits can engage in to influence public policy as well as define and differentiate between legislative\, regulatory\, budgetary and legal advocacy. Finally\, the session will include a brief lay of the land in terms of key federal legislation that impacts the food systems and opportunities to engage in advocacy. \n  \nSession 2: Best Practices for Meeting with Elected Officials with Equity Advocates \nApril 6 from 1-2pm EST \nRegister here \nResearch shows that engagements with elected officials are an impactful and necessary piece of any organization’s or coalition’s advocacy strategy\, but many are intimidated or scared of meeting with policy makers. This training provides an overview of why meeting with elected officials is an effective advocacy strategy. Learn practical tips and skills to prepare advocates\, community residents and nonprofit leaders to engage policy makers at the city\, state or federal level. We will cover the how to’s- how to schedule\, plan for\, create impactful materials for\, and run a successful meeting with a policymaker or staffer as well as how to leverage these relationships to advance an organization and/or campaign goals. Participants leave with tips for a successful meeting\, as well as a sample scheduling email\, agenda\, talking points\, and thank you email to adapt for personal usage. \n  \nQ&A Session with Equity Advocates \nApril 7 from 1-2pm EST \nSpace to connect with the trainers to ask questions and troubleshoot challenges. The join link will be sent directly to session registrants. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-for-food-systems-change-series-equity-advocate-sessions-1-and-2-and-qa-office-hours-3/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8YWFuvpRGWChkUPTRw2SQ\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Policy-and-Advocacy-for-Food-Systems-Change-Virtual-Series-2022-eSw7j7.tmp_.png GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220311T042826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T042826Z UID:9565-1649419200-1649424600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Tracking Consumer and Market Trends DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April Webinar for a facilitated cross-sectoral discussion on topics including customer retention and engagement\, emergency food\, cooperative business models\, state policies and consumer behavior. \nHosted by: The Colorado State University \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclde2orjIsHdUcVbFlaXxDo-KCuLL78aZ0 \nThis webinar series is part of the Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID Recovery and Resilience project. For more information please visit: https://lfscovid.localfoodeconomics.com/ \n  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-tracking-consumer-and-market-trends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220412T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220411T143850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T215449Z UID:9629-1649786400-1649790000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Regenerative Healthcare with Dr. Scott Stoll DESCRIPTION:Join Plant Based Utah for Regenerative Healthcare: The Case for Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Improving Human Health\, a virtual lecture by Dr. Scott Stoll. Dr. Scott Stoll is the co-founder of the Plantrician Project and the Regenerative Health Institute. \nOur medical system is overburdened attempting to treat chronic diseases with pharmaceutical intervention. At the same time\, conventional farming systems rely on toxic inputs that degrade human health and prioritize crops low in nutritional value. With cancer rates and autoimmune diseases on the rise worldwide\, and only 60 years of topsoil left due to soil degradation\, we need a new path to improving human health. \nThe more we specialize\, industrialize\, monetize\, and consolidate agriculture and healthcare – the more we’ve moved away from our roots. Is the goal of farming not to support human life by giving us the food and nutrients our bodies require? Is the goal of healthcare and doctors not to make us well? Then how did farming become solely about efficiency and yields\, and healthcare about managing expensive disease? And what is the path forward? \nThis lecture will take an in-depth look at the ways farming and health are intertwined\, how our systems have deviated from a regenerative path\, and why regenerative organic agriculture is the key to improving our human health. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/regenerative-healthcare-with-dr-scott-stoll/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Plant Based Utah":MAILTO:chandler@plantbasedutah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T132601Z UID:9178-1649854800-1649858400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 40 Years’ Research Update of Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Trial (FST) DESCRIPTION:Established in 1981\, the Farming System Trial (FST) of Rodale Institute is the longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional grain production systems in North America. Knowledge generated by this trial has influenced farmers\, researchers\, and policy makers and facilitated the adoption of organic and regenerative agricultural practices in the U.S. and around the world. In this webinar\, Dr. Yichao Rui\, the Director of FST\, will comprehensively introduce the research conducted in the trial in the last 40 years\, and highlight the latest research findings since 2008\, when “no-till” and “tilled” comparison was introduced to both organic and conventional systems. \nRegister for the event here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-40-years-research-update-of-rodale-institutes-farming-systems-trial-fst/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/A7301484-1-E9h1lD.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220325T045015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T045015Z UID:9605-1649858400-1649862000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Decolonizing Philanthropy in the Food System with Suparna DESCRIPTION:Starting in March 2022\, decolonial educator and immigrant mother\, Suparna Kudesia (also an FSLN Network Weaver and the Co-director of the Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive\, a.k.a CoFED) will be leading an informal “Lunch & Learn” conversation to discuss ways in which we can decolonize philanthropy in the food system. More info here. \nRegister here! \nThe Lunch & Learns will bring together FSLN members in an informal\, chill\, relaxed setting over lunch to chat about decolonizing philanthropy in the food system. We hope that by participating you’ll have a place to engage in dynamic conversation about capital in the food system\, hear from a diversity of perspectives\, and deepen your connections and relationships with FSLN members. \n \n  \n\nOptional prereading: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/\n\nThis will help give us a common understanding of the concepts of decoloniality and racial capitalism in the food system\nWe will explore different aspects of white supremacy culture (coloniality) in the food system and discuss antidotes to these (decolonizing approach) in our work in the food system\n\n\nEvery session will begin with a grounding exercise with talking about food (this will also be a space to share and tinker with fun recipes and our stories about food)\nThrough the telling of stories and sharing of food-based rituals\, we will begin having informal conversations about the ways in which coloniality infiltrates our food system and ways in which we can disrupt them\nThere will be a running Google Drive of resources provided to participants to enhance the learning experience\n\nWe’ll hold space twice a month for these conversations\, come as you can! Register here. \n\nWednesdays\, March 16 and 30 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, April 13 and 27 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, May 11 and 25 from 1-2pm CST URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/lunch-and-learn-decolonizing-philanthropy-in-the-food-system-with-suparna-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220401T045725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T045725Z UID:9620-1649948400-1649952000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Around the Table: Narratives of Wholeness DESCRIPTION:Join Black food scholar-activist\, Dr. Lindsey Lunsford\, and food writer and host of the Afros and Knives podcast\, Tiffani Rozier\, Around the Table for a conversation on the deeper narratives that shape our understanding of food and its power.\n\nTogether we’ll ask the question: what transformative stories emerge when we lead from a place of wholeness\, joy\, and purpose\, instead of outside “intelligibility”? \nHosted by: Real Food Real Stories \nFor more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/narratives-of-wholeness-with-lindsey-lunsford-and-tiffani-rozier-tickets-289042101707 URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/around-the-table-narratives-of-wholeness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T140309Z UID:9180-1650459600-1650463200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Rotational No-Till Series\, Part 2: Let’s Talk About No-Till “Regenerative” Agriculture (Live Q&A) DESCRIPTION:Farmers across the country are adopting no-till practices at an astonishing rate\, fueled in large part by several popular books and resources. While there’s no doubt a reduction in tillage is beneficial for soil\, water\, and microorganisms\, is it possible that we may have over-corrected slightly? Can tillage be a part of a healthy system\, or is it destined to disappear forever? And are “regenerative” operations really what they say they are? Join us to learn a little more about the most recent research surrounding tillage and stick around for a live discussion after the presentation. \nRegister for the webinar here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-rotational-no-till-series-part-2-lets-talk-about-no-till-regenerative-agriculture-live-qa/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_1855969906-e1639767327766-MofCJj.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220119T160136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T160136Z UID:8798-1650564000-1650571200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Local Food Farmer Caucus Q2 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/local-food-farmer-caucus-q2-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T140824Z UID:9182-1650704400-1650715200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Tomato Grafting DESCRIPTION:Want to impress your friends and family this summer with your beautiful tomatoes? Try grafting to build up immunity\, reduce disease\, and combat plant stress. \nThis workshop will show experienced and inexperienced growers and farmers the ancient art of grafting\, combining classroom presentation and hands-on practice for a well-rounded educational experience. We will discuss the science behind the graft as well as how grafting can impact the yields and health of the plants. All participants will receive two grafted tomato plants\, a copy of the in-class PowerPoint presentation\, and instructions on how to care for their new tomato plants. Space is limited\, pre-registration is required. \nRegister for the in-person or virtual workshop here.\nIf you are a veteran\, you may be eligible to attend educational events for free. Please email veterans@rodaleinstitute.org for details. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/workshop-tomato-grafting/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop,Virtual Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tomato-Grafting-01061-QgIU8Y.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T124711Z UID:9184-1650708000-1650729600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration and Organic Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Earth Day celebration and organic plant sale on our farm!\nIn celebration of Earth day we will have crafts\, live music\, food trucks\, short films\, and volunteer opportunities on the farm – including wagon transportation to different sites where volunteers will assist with farm chores. Kids and adults alike will not only get a hands-on farm experience in the fresh air\, but will also learn about the basics of regenerative organic agriculture\, why soil matters\, and how the way we farm can impact much more than food.\nWe will also be selling cold crops (plants that thrive in cool or cold weather) for your spring garden\, including broccoli\, cauliflower\, kale\, chard\, herbs\, and more. Stock up on compost\, organic seeds\, and how-to books in the Visitor Center\, and get the latest seasonal tips from our expert gardeners.\nThere is no admission fee for this event. Space is limited\, pre-registration is required. \nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/earth-day-celebration-and-organic-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Giant-02977-XMcCD6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220401T045725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T045725Z UID:9621-1651068000-1651071600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Decolonizing Philanthropy in the Food System with Suparna DESCRIPTION:Starting in March 2022\, decolonial educator and immigrant mother\, Suparna Kudesia (also an FSLN Network Weaver and the Co-director of the Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive\, a.k.a CoFED) will be leading an informal “Lunch & Learn” conversation to discuss ways in which we can decolonize philanthropy in the food system. More info here. \nRegister here! \nThe Lunch & Learns will bring together FSLN members in an informal\, chill\, relaxed setting over lunch to chat about decolonizing philanthropy in the food system. We hope that by participating you’ll have a place to engage in dynamic conversation about capital in the food system\, hear from a diversity of perspectives\, and deepen your connections and relationships with FSLN members. \n \n  \n\nOptional prereading: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/\n\nThis will help give us a common understanding of the concepts of decoloniality and racial capitalism in the food system\nWe will explore different aspects of white supremacy culture (coloniality) in the food system and discuss antidotes to these (decolonizing approach) in our work in the food system\n\n\nEvery session will begin with a grounding exercise with talking about food (this will also be a space to share and tinker with fun recipes and our stories about food)\nThrough the telling of stories and sharing of food-based rituals\, we will begin having informal conversations about the ways in which coloniality infiltrates our food system and ways in which we can disrupt them\nThere will be a running Google Drive of resources provided to participants to enhance the learning experience\n\nWe’ll hold space twice a month for these conversations\, come as you can! Register here. \n\nWednesdays\, March 16 and 30 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, April 13 and 27 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, May 11 and 25 from 1-2pm CST URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/lunch-and-learn-decolonizing-philanthropy-in-the-food-system-with-suparna-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220427T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220427T084544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205828Z UID:9781-1651073400-1651078800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Northwest Seed Saving Workshop DESCRIPTION:“Join Farm to School BC’s Northwest Regional Hub for a seed saving workshop! \nJoin us for the launch of the Northwest Regional Hub’s Seed Library! Jolene Swain of Short Season Seeds will be presenting on planting\, planning and harvesting for seed saving\, specifically in the Northwest BC climate. \nThis session is open to everyone! \nAbout the Presenter: Jolene Swain\nJolene is a seed farmer and biologist and has been tending seed crops on Gitxsan territory at WoodGrain Farm since 2015\, where seed production has been increasingly integrated into the 1-acre market garden. As a member of the BC Eco Seed co-op\, WoodGrain farm’s “Short Season Seeds” produce high-quality seed\, with careful attention to isolation distances\, trait selection\, and genetic diversity (including open-pollinated and open-source seed). With a focus on varieties that perform well in a Northern climate\, growing seed crops is also part of being part of a growing network of seed savers and keeping seeds in the hands of people\, not corporations. \nJolene is always happy to talk about seed saving and is excited to be part of the growing movement for seed and food sovereignty in BC.” \n  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/northwest-seed-saving-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_245787789_346484663917_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220502T112542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205904Z UID:9874-1651600800-1651604400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Monastic Cheesemaking DESCRIPTION:“AGNR’s Sustainable Food Systems lecture series presents Sister Chiara Owen\, a cheesemaker\, educator\, and Benedictine nun from the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem\, CT. Owen assists with the management of a state-licensed micro-dairy on the Abbey’s 400-acre diversified farm.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/virtual-monastic-cheesemaking/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SFS_May_3_22_FBinsta.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Epstein":MAILTO:mbepste@umd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T142153Z UID:9188-1651914000-1651921200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Compost Like a Pro DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of compost—but maybe you think it’s too hard\, too messy\, or too complicated to start at home. Rodale Institute is here to tell you: you can compost like a pro! \nThis class will teach you to begin composting effectively in your backyard\, quickly identify and troubleshoot compost problems\, and harvest and use finished compost in your garden for improving plant growth.\nThe class is designed for all individuals who wish to begin composting at home but are looking for the right push and ample information to compost effectively. The presentation will take place at Rodale Institute’s compost demonstration site\, though brief lectures will be held inside in the case of inclement weather. \nIf you are a veteran\, you may be eligible to attend educational events for free. Please email veterans@rodaleinstitute.org for details. Not able to travel to the farm? No problem. Register for the in-person or virtual workshop here. \n  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/workshop-compost-like-a-pro/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop,Virtual Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/A7301895-4OyhNi.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220427T090922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205840Z UID:9791-1651942800-1651960800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Maíz Fiesta DESCRIPTION:“Tucson City of Gastronomy & Pueblos del Maíz present \nPueblos del Maíz Fiesta\nSaturday\, May 7 \n5-10pm / FREE / ALL AGES \nTucson City of Gastronomy presents the first annual “Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta\,” a FREE block party at Hotel Congress and 5th Avenue. Starting at 5pm\, Hotel Congress will transform into a family friendly\, maíz themed fiesta with plaza music from Gertie & the T.O. Boyz\, Los Hermanos Cuatro\, Las Trillizas y Dulce\, and Native Creed. Juan Wauters of Uruguay and Los Velvets of Nogales will provide live entertainment in the club. The party will also feature over 15 local food and artisan vendors\, all celebrating the cultural and agricultural significance of Maiz in the Sonoran Desert. \nPlaza: \nGertie & the TO Boyz\nLos Hermanos Cuatro\nNative Creed\nLas Trillizas y Dulce\nHosted by DJ G\n  \nClub: \nJuan Wauters\nLos Velvets\n  \nCentury Room: \nGabriel Ayala\n“LET’S TALK ABOUT MAIZ”\nPanel Conversation organized by Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area \n5-6:30pm in The Century Room at Hotel Congress \nPanelists: \n\nAlexandra Zamecnik (Executive Director of Native Seeds/Search)\nCarolyn Niethammer (Local Author on Southern Arizona Food History)\nJeffrey Silvertooth (UA School of Plant Sciences)” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/maiz-fiesta/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_251155139_292387135571_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220510T221925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T221925Z UID:9786-1652086800-1652115600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Tractor Operation\, Safety and Maintenance DESCRIPTION:“Join agricultural consultant and trainer Shane LaBrake at Dickinson College Farm to learn how to operate and maintain tractors safely and with greater skill and confidence. \n\n\nThis hands-on course is designed for aspiring and beginning farmers and has also proven valuable to seasoned professionals. \nDay one will be an on-farm classroom. We’ll discuss the history and uses of tractors\, review basic terminology and operating principles\, and take an up-close look at levers and pedals\, the three-point hitch and PTO\, and the front-end loader. We’ll also review the internal combustion engine\, compare gasoline and diesel engines\, and discuss tractor transmissions. Newcomers will have a chance to take a supervised turn at the wheel for some introductory tractor driving practice. \nDay two will be a hands-on primer lesson in do-it-yourself tractor maintenance. We’ll perform a variety of routine tractor maintenance chores that might include engine oil and filter change\, coolant change\, hydraulic-transmission fluid and filter change\, air filter replacement\, fuel filter replacement\, fan belt tension adjustment\, battery care\, and a range of other do-it-yourself tasks that are typically performed at regularly scheduled intervals. \nToo far to drive? We’re also offering this event in Western Pennsylvania. \nAbout the trainer:\nShane J. LaBrake managed three different CSA organic vegetable farm operations between 1994 and 2007. He has presented variations on this two-day course over 200 times. His workshops consistently garner rave reviews\, and Shane is continuously adjusting the curriculum to better serve a new generation of tractor jockeys. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 45-minute lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration.\nThis is a hands-on workshop and portions will be conducted outside. Please check the weather ahead of time and wear appropriate clothing and footwear.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants.\nCOVID-19: A portion of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs.If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/tractor-operation-safety-and-maintenance/2022-05-09/ LOCATION:Dickinson College Farm\, 553 Park Drive\, Boiling Springs\, PA\, 17007\, United States CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0117-scaled-e1650891133149.jpg GEO:40.1407967;-77.1406518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dickinson College Farm 553 Park Drive Boiling Springs PA 17007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=553 Park Drive:geo:-77.1406518,40.1407967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220511T170742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T170742Z UID:10112-1652256000-1652288400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Midwest Meat Value Chain Coordination DESCRIPTION:Wallace Center is looking for two instructors that will work collaboratively with the Wallace Center team and the Food Systems Leadership Network curriculum trainers to develop\, deliver and evaluate a curriculum-based value chain coordination (VCC) training. This VCC training will focus on regeneratively produced meat and the Upper Midwest (Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, and Wisconsin). To learn more and apply\, read the attached RFA and access the application here. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at Tracey.Boulandi@winrock.org. Applications are open now and will close on May 30! \nLearn more and apply here!  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/midwest-meat-value-chain-coordination/ CATEGORIES:Funding Opportunities,Training/Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220208T124717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T142539Z UID:9190-1652274000-1652277600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Livestock Production—Is Organic Certification “Worth It"? DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the decision to obtain organic certification can be difficult\, especially if you’re already ‘grassfed’ and have a loyal customer base – but in some cases\, certification can set your operation apart in the marketplace and provide a myriad of benefits. Join Ryan Siwinski to discuss the basics of organic livestock production and how it may differ from what you’ve heard in the past. \nRegister for the webinar here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-livestock-production-is-organic-certification-worth-it/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Farm-Walk-00157-ZvtLM0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220415T050116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T050116Z UID:9670-1652277600-1652281200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Decolonizing Philanthropy in the Food System with Suparna DESCRIPTION:Starting in March 2022\, decolonial educator and immigrant mother\, Suparna Kudesia (also an FSLN Network Weaver and the Co-director of the Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive\, a.k.a CoFED) will be leading an informal “Lunch & Learn” conversation to discuss ways in which we can decolonize philanthropy in the food system. More info here. \nRegister here! \nThe Lunch & Learns will bring together FSLN members in an informal\, chill\, relaxed setting over lunch to chat about decolonizing philanthropy in the food system. We hope that by participating you’ll have a place to engage in dynamic conversation about capital in the food system\, hear from a diversity of perspectives\, and deepen your connections and relationships with FSLN members. \n \n  \n\nOptional prereading: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/\n\nThis will help give us a common understanding of the concepts of decoloniality and racial capitalism in the food system\nWe will explore different aspects of white supremacy culture (coloniality) in the food system and discuss antidotes to these (decolonizing approach) in our work in the food system\n\n\nEvery session will begin with a grounding exercise with talking about food (this will also be a space to share and tinker with fun recipes and our stories about food)\nThrough the telling of stories and sharing of food-based rituals\, we will begin having informal conversations about the ways in which coloniality infiltrates our food system and ways in which we can disrupt them\nThere will be a running Google Drive of resources provided to participants to enhance the learning experience\n\nWe’ll hold space twice a month for these conversations\, come as you can! Register here. \n\nWednesdays\, March 16 and 30 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, April 13 and 27 from 1-2pm CST\nWednesdays\, May 11 and 25 from 1-2pm CST URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/lunch-and-learn-decolonizing-philanthropy-in-the-food-system-with-suparna-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220510T222342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T222342Z UID:10090-1652360400-1652367600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Food & Climate Justice Online Seminar DESCRIPTION:In this course\, instructors Grace Gershuny and Brian Tokar will offer a Social Ecology perspective on the background and potential of the climate and food justice movements to resist further damage from fossil fuels and agribusiness dominance\, while building ecologically harmonious and equitable food and energy systems that can restore soil health\, biodiversity\, and climate stability. \nEach segment will highlight the leadership of frontline communities in shifting the paradigm towards the fundamental principles of non-hierarchy\, direct democracy\, and unity in diversity. Case studies of particular projects will include video interviews and presentations by frontline advocates as well as recommended readings and other video and audio resources. \n\n\nThe course registration fee is $100\, payable here. A self-directed version of the course is available for $50 here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/food-climate-justice-online-seminar/2022-05-12/ LOCATION:Online\, DC CATEGORIES:Virtual Convening,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-10-at-10.17.01-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Social Ecology":MAILTO:social-ecology@mail.mayfirst.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220512T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220512T152000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220510T222059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T222221Z UID:9796-1652365800-1652368800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:The Tortoise Climate Summit: Is a fair transition faster? DESCRIPTION:On May 12th from 2:30-3:20pm\, the panel will be asking\, ‘Can farmers fix the climate crisis?’ Join the conference for free (usual price £50) using code GUESTOFSFT. \nFrom their website : \n\n\nCan farmers fix the climate crisis?\nIf this small\, archipelago nation is to hit net zero\, the government must make radical choices about how the UK’s finite landmass is used for food\, carbon sequestration\, and nature. It can’t keep propping up livestock farms which aren’t economically viable\, don’t contribute many calories to the nation\, have low biodiversity and sequester little carbon. But politically\, it can’t abandon them either. Can fair incentives for farmers help put the land on track to net zero? \n\nMinette Batters\, President\, National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales\nEditor James Harding\, Co-Founder\, Tortoise\n  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/the-tortoise-climate-summit-is-a-fair-transition-faster/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2205-CLIMATE-SUMMIT-Headder-1536x860-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220415T050116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T050116Z UID:9671-1652443200-1652448600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Going far by going together: Building a network of food system networks DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May Webinar for a facilitated cross-sectoral discussion on topics including customer retention and engagement\, emergency food\, cooperative business models\, state policies and consumer behavior. \nHosted by: The Colorado State University \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclde2orjIsHdUcVbFlaXxDo-KCuLL78aZ0 \nThis webinar series is part of the Local and Regional Food Systems Response to COVID Recovery and Resilience project. For more information please visit: https://lfscovid.localfoodeconomics.com/ \n  URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-going-far-by-going-together-building-a-network-of-food-system-networks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T194500 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220517T132448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205924Z UID:10128-1652896800-1652903100@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Retail Farm Market Peer Exchange: Frecon Farms DESCRIPTION:“During Retail Farm Market Peer Exchange: Frecon Farms\, we will tour Frecon Farms’ retail market and chat with staff members about the market’s evolution and how effective merchandising and product selection play a role in the business’s growth and success. Attendees are welcome to ask questions of Frecon Farms staff and each other in an exchange of knowledge and experiences.\nWhen\nWed.\, May 18\, 2022\n(6:00 PM – 7:45 PM ET)\nWhere\nFrecon Farms\n501 S Reading Ave.\nBoyertown\, PA 19512\nLearn More \nWho is this for? \n* Growers with on- or off-farm markets\n* Farm market business owners and managers\n* Retail food and beverage business operators\n* Nursery business operators\n* Agritourism business operators\nWhat will you learn? \n* The evolution of Frecon Farms’ retail market and other market outlets\n* Strategy behind the market’s product offerings\n* Effective merchandising techniques to increase customer engagement and sales\n* Wisdom and experiences of other business operators in attendance\nAbout Frecon Farms\nFor over 70 years\, the Frecons have honed the crafts of fruit production; on- and off-farm marketing; and\, most recently\, craft hard cider. Today\, the business is run by the 3rd generation and a team of talented employees who look to continue Frecon’s diversification while remaining rooted to their heritage of growing the finest fruits. The Frecon Farms market offers a wide selection of products including baked goods\, prepared foods (breakfast and lunch)\, coffee and cider bar\, gourmet gift items\, grocery staples\, fresh produce\, and more.\nSpace is limited – preregistration is recommended!\nRSVP by May 17\, 2022. We look forward to your response.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/retail-farm-market-peer-exchange-frecon-farms/ LOCATION:Frecon Farms\, 501 S Reading Ave.\, Boyertown\, PA\, 19512\, United States CATEGORIES:Virtual Convening ORGANIZER;CN="Pennsylvania State University Extension":MAILTO:extension@psu.edu GEO:40.3283616;-75.6475162 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Frecon Farms 501 S Reading Ave. Boyertown PA 19512 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=501 S Reading Ave.:geo:-75.6475162,40.3283616 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220518T172436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T205850Z UID:10136-1654084800-1654088400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Urban Soils Webinar - USDA DESCRIPTION:“Greetings from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pennsylvania! \nOn June 1 at noon\, we’re hosting a webinar on Urban Soils\, and you’re invited. See the flyer below\, and please feel free to share the invitation. Registration is free but required\, click here. \n[Diagram Description automatically generated] \nVisit farmers.gov and farmers.gov/urban to find out more ways the USDA supports urban agriculture. Contact information for your local service center can be found here: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator \nAbigail Appleman\nHispanic & Historically Underserved Outreach Technician\nUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\nCall/Text Cell: 570-479-3810\nabigail.appleman@usda.gov“ URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/urban-soils-webinar-usda/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="USDA":MAILTO:abigail.appleman@usda.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220622T210649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T210649Z UID:10233-1654099200-1654106400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Three Free June Post-Harvest Handling Workshops and Webinars DESCRIPTION:Quoted from Pennsylvania Area Sustainable Agriculture Google Group!: \n“*THREE FREE June Post Harvest Handling Workshop and Webinars!* \nAre you looking for ways to minimize risks on your farm? Are you looking to\nunderstand what wholesale buyers are looking for from your farm? Do you\nwant to improve your packshed efficiency and the shelf life of your\nharvests? \nAll of these questions and more can be answered when you attend the\nexciting and informative series of workshops we are hosting on how to get\nyour produce from the farm to the wholesalers while minimizing food safety\nrisks. \nOur mission is to help improve the quality and safety of your produce from\nsoil to sale! This work is made possible by a grant from USDA NIFA Food\nSafety Outreach Project. \n1. June 1st 4 pm – 6 pm EST – A webinar exploring harvesting\, packing\, grading\,\nand packaging techniques to meet industry standards for quality and\nshelf-life\, and to understand the processes affecting product quality.\nRegister here\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIud-2gqz4qG9ylroH8YZoxIWGWCZfwnJ3r \n2. June 7th 10 am – 1 pm EST – An on-farm experiential workshop where you will\nwork on learning to put post-harvest handling theory into practice on the\nfarm. This will be held at Deep Roots Farm in\nsouthern Maryland. Experienced trainer\, Trish Tripp\, of Artisan Food\nSolutions will lead participants in\nan exploration of all things post-harvest. A post-harvest handling and\nfood safety expert\, Tripp has helped more than 200 growers add value to\ntheir farms\, through similar workshops and individualized technical\nassistance. \nRegister here\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/field-day-post-harvest-handling-and-produce-safety-at-deep-roots-farm-tickets-328793589477 \n3. June 27th 12 pm – 1:30 pm EST – A produce Buyers Panel where you will learn\nfrom a panel of wholesalers and distributors about what they are looking\nfor from their farmers in terms of quality and food safety. We will have\npanelists from 4P Foods\, Common Market\, Sweet Green and Wegmans! Come\nprepared with your burning questions for these industry leaders.\nRegister here\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfu6gqjsuHtJLShS1tDM-sWrJ78PNoQce \nVisit our website chesapeakeharvest.com or follow us on social media\n@chesapeakeharvest for more details about our program and useful resources.\nEmail info@chesapeakeharvest.com if you have any questions!” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/three-free-june-post-harvest-handling-workshops-and-webinars/2022-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop,Virtual Conference,Virtual Convening,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220622T211554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T211554Z UID:10238-1654362000-1654376400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Farm to Table Dinner at Deep Roots Farm – Upper Marlboro\, MD DESCRIPTION:Quoted from Deep Roots Farm website: \n“Come join us at the farm for dinner on June 4\, 2022 with Farmer Gale and friends! Dinner will be prepared by chefs from Toki Underground using vegetables and chicken fresh from the Deep Roots Farm. Drinks will be provided by Right Proper Brewing co. So come out and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner in the peaceful and beautiful outdoors!\nTickets are $125.00 per person that includes Drinks\, Dinner\, and Desert. This is not a kid friendly event.\nCOVID Policy: This is an outdoor event and seating will be arranged based on vaccination status.\nPlease arrive by 5:00 for a tour of the farm before dinner. \nThis event is fundraising for the Deep Roots Farm Foundation. Our foundation will be a comprehensive training program for new farmers in the DMV. We are passionate about food security\, minimizing the distance your food travels\, and reducing the adverse environmental affects of food transportation and green house gas emissions.\nThe program would be a 3 year program where future farmers can gain hands on agricultural experience and business management. Our future farmers will live on the Deep Roots Farm and be paid a living wage while in residence. They can learn from experience how to sustainably run and maintain their farm and business\, and that is what sets our program apart from other farmer training programs. \nMenu\nDinner: Vegetables and chicken cooked over a fire and delicious beer from Right Proper Brewing!\nDesert: Lemon almond cake with black raspberry sauce and Plum cake with whip cream\nCome out and support a local farmer and see what goes into the food you eat. Guests are invited to ask questions about farming\, the Deep Roots Farm\, food production\, and more!” \nAbout Deep Roots Farm: \n“Deep Roots Farm is a regenerative ”O”\, women owned and operated farm located in Brandywine and Upper Marlboro\, MD.  We grow vegetables\, herbs\, fruit\, and flowers\, and raise chickens on 50 acres for our community.  \nRegenerative “O” describes a holistic approach to farming that encourages continuous innovation and improvement of environmental\, social\, and economic measures.     \n   “The number one priority in regenerative ”O” agriculture is soil health.  Soil health is intrinsically linked to the total health of our food system. Soil health affects everything from plant health to human well being and the future of our planet.  Regenerative prioritizes soil health while simultaneously encompassing high standards for animal welfare and worker fairness. The idea is to create farm systems that work in harmony with nature to improve the quality of life for every creature involved”   \n  What’s to Come \nWe have big plans for the future of the farm! We plan to incorporate turkeys and ducks for Thanksgiving\, hogs and cows into our CSA\, and an orchard growing berries\, figs\, apples\, plums\, and peaches. \nCurrently\, we are raising money for a pole barn washing station as one of the first structures for the farm. If you would like to contribute please visit and share our fundraiser below!” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farm-to-table-dinner-at-deep-roots-farm-upper-marlboro-md/ LOCATION:Deep Roots Farm\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DRF.png GEO:38.8159473;-76.7496909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000808 CREATED:20220601T154925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154925Z UID:10211-1654610400-1654615800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Weaving Social Movements - Aligned Action for a Regenerative World DESCRIPTION:As the planetary unraveling and transformation deepens\, we find ourselves on a collective quest to create a more thriving and just world. Many of us have become change-makes\, who challenge the status quo with life-affirming innovations. In this online session we learn together how to weave our initiatives\, align action and create systems change. \n“Weaving”is the practice that allows diverse collaborators to build relationships and align towards a shared purpose. It is an ancient practice that many indigenous cultures have embodied. In our modern world\, we need a type of weaving that can bring together diverse social movements to catalyze systems change. \nIn this online session we will therefore dive into indigenous and modern perspectives on weaving social movements. You will leave the event with powerful practices\, new connections and an experience of weaving in action. \n– Learn with an indigenous elder how to weave impactful movements.\n– Get into action by connecting with other change-makers.\n– Explore how to give and receive support for your projects.\n– Leave the session refreshed through regenerative conversations. \nTHE FACILITATORS\nAt Indigenous & Modern we connect and enable social innovators by weaving diverse ways of knowing and practices for systems change. \n– Joshua Konkankoh\, a Cameroonian indigenous elder\, connects technology to indigenous knowledge to create regenerative cultures. \n– Isabel Gennaro\, a Brazilian transformative educator\, helps people to express their original potential\, thus contributing to life on Earth. \n– Adrian Röbke\, a German network weaver\, is focused on building the collaborative capacity of multi-stakeholder networks to realize impact. \nGIFT AND ENABLE THIS WORK\nWe encourage you to contribute financially to enable us to continue creating these spaces for change-makers worldwide: https://bit.ly/FinancialContributionIandM \nLOGISTICS\nFully online on zoom with lots of space to interact.\nAt 07. June 2022 – 2PM – 3:30PM UTC. \nREGISTRATION\nThis session is for you if you dare greatly\, connect from the heart\, embrace change\, learn curiously and act for systems change. Register Today: https://www.indigenousandmodern.com/weaving-social-movements \nYou will receive all instructions and the link to join via email. We look forward to explore and co-create with you!\nIn it together\,\nKonkankoh\, Isabel and Adrian URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/weaving-social-movements-aligned-action-for-a-regenerative-world/ CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop,Virtual Conference,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-30-115054.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR