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/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/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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220622T211630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T211630Z UID:10257-1655910000-1655915400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:A BIPOC Panel Discussion on Regional Food Systems: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group DESCRIPTION:Quoted from Eventbrite Page: \n” \nPanelists\nAlivia Moore\, co-founder of Eastern Woodlands Rematriation Collective \nAlivia Moore (she//they) is co-founder of Eastern Woodlands Rematriation Collective. They are a two-spirit member of the Penobscot Nation\, parent\, auntie\, and mover&shaker in community. They are committed to restoring balanced relationship with the earth\, and they support all aspects of work being done within the Collective in Wabanakiyik– including the coordination of the Wabanaki Community Apothecary\, Rematriation School & Indigenous birthwork reclamation. \nLiving in & reconnecting to her traditional territory in so-called Northport\, ME she is rebuilding food forests\, wild harvesting foods & medicines for community access\, and striving to be a conduit for traditional knowledge mobilization. She dreams of living collectively on the land and of building a space for the community apothecary. \nThey also organize with Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance\, and serves on the board of Wabanaki REACH. Alivia is dedicated to child welfare system abolition and fosters native children. \n  \nAngel Mendez\, Executive Director of Red Tomato \nAngel Mendez is an Executive Director who works with Red Tomato\, a small Food Hub Based in Providence\, Rhode Island. Hence\, after working with Red Tomato for 20 years from the startup phase\, Angel has deep knowledge in strategic planning\, finance/metrics\, non-asset-based distribution systems & ERP software. \nAngel holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from Northeastern University in Massachusetts. Angel spends his free time enjoying his family and summer mornings in his garden\, which he refers to as his farm. In addition to his leadership at Red Tomato\, Angel serves on the Boards of Farm Fresh Rhode Island\, OKE USA Bananas\, Urban Farming Institute\, and RI Food policy council. \n  \nDr. Ashley Gripper\, founder of Land-Based Jawns \nDr. Ashley Gripper was born and raised in Philadelphia\, PA. Her work focuses on Black people’s connections to Earth and reclamation of land-based living and organizing practices. She has been active in food and land justice movements for a decade and as a result\, has built strong relationships with urban and rural growers around the country. \nAshley is a community builder and the Founding Organizer of Land Based Jawns\, a spiritually-rooted organization that supports Black Philly women\, non-binary\, and trans folks who want to grow deeper in their relationships to land\, food\, and ancestral spirituality. Land Based Jawns offers workshops and education on agriculture\, carpentry\, land-based living\, and safety with a focus on self and community healing. Ashley began her formal farming training at Sankofa Community Farm in Southwest Philadelphia. She is also a member of Soil Generation and is working with the team to design Philadelphia’s first Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan\, set to be released this summer. \nAshley’s research is transdisciplinary and uses mixed-methods to explore the associations between urban agriculture\, mental health\, spirituality\, and collective agency\, particularly among Black agrarian communities. \nIn the fall\, Ashley will begin as an Assistant Professor at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health with the Ubuntu Center on Racism\, Global Movements\, and Population Health Equity. Her work and scholarship will help to advance the Center’s mission and impact. \n  \nDr. Heber Brown\, founder of Black Church Food Security Network \nDr. Heber M. Brown\, III is a community organizer\, ordained reverend and budding farmer who has been a catalyst for personal transformation and social change for more than twenty years. For nearly 14 years\, he served as pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore\, Maryland. While there\, he launched Orita’s Cross Freedom School in 2012; an educational program that celebrates African heritage and develops hands-on skills in youth. In 2015\, he launched the Black Church Food Security Network which supports African American congregations in their efforts to establish gardens on church-owned land and partners them with Black farmers in order to pipeline nutrient-rich produce from soil to sanctuary. He is the recipient of numerous awards and is currently working on his first book which explores the historic relationship between Black churches\, Black farmers and faith-based food sovereignty. \n  \nModerator\nRebekah Williams\, NESAWG board member and co-founder of Food for the Spirit \nRebekah Williams is an organizer\, trainer\, facilitator\, and strategic planner from Western New York and founder of Food for the Spirit and the Buffalo Food Equity Network. With over twenty years working in nonprofits in Buffalo\, Rebekah has experience encouraging youth leadership\, social and racial justice\, environmentalism\, and the arts. In 2018\, Rebekah joined a cohort of 10 individuals in the HEAL Food Alliance School of Political Leadership (SoPL)\, a national alliance working to create inclusive\, democratic food and farm systems. As part of HEAL’s SoPL\, Rebekah focused on bringing the Good Food Purchasing Program to Buffalo and developed a greater understanding of relationships between race issues\, policy\, food\, farming\, and ecological justice. \nIn 2022\, as Food for the Spirit’s Co-Founding Director\, Rebekah is actively engaged in supporting the development of a cooperative enterprise for Black farmers in NYS\, she is supporting BIPOC farmers in the Genesee Valley and Western New York to reach new markets and marketing support\, and she is serving as project manager for two teams of Buffalo-based food systems activists: the first team is developing a popular education workshop as part of the Buffalo Farm to School Initiative and the second team is participating in Race Forward’s Policy Innovation Lab. \nRebekah is a board member of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group\, a steering committee member for Black Farmers United NYS\, and a committee chair for the Good Food Buffalo Coalition. She has a degree in Social Structure\, Theory and Change from SUNY Empire State College; and has completed training with the Buffalo Montessori Teacher Education Program\, Center for Economic Democracy in Boston MA\, HEAL Food Alliance and Movement Generation in Oakland CA\, North American Students of Cooperation in Chicago IL\, and Training for Change in Philadelphia PA. \n  \nLanguage Justice\nIf you need language support please email us at info@nesawg.org with your language needs.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/a-bipoc-panel-discussion-on-regional-food-systems-northeast-sustainable-agriculture-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NSWAG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T154048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154215Z UID:10183-1656007200-1656014400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:BBUFA Field Day: TOUR – BLISS Meadows DESCRIPTION:This event is geared towards Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color. \nQuoted from Eventbrite page: \n“Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy for an on farm field day! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis field day will take place at BLISS Meadows – a 10 acre land-reclamation project at the intersection of environmental and food justice. The entire project weaves together 3 contiguous properties through public and private partnerships with land owners. \n1. A 7 acre abandoned park \n2. A 2.5 acre parcel with 2 ponds \n3. A long-vacant home on 0.5 acres \nAttendees will hear from Atiya Wells\, Founder & Executive Director\, Jordan Bethea\, Production Manager and Saj Dillard\, Farm Manager. We will take a tour of BLISS Meadows dynamic site which includes goats\, chickens\, peace pond\, bees\, orchard and produce\, herb & pollinator gardens. \nThis is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire\, and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be a hand washing station on site\, as well as extra masks\, waters\, hand sanitizer\, sunscreen & bug spray. \n\nParking Information: Street Parking is abundant\nRestrooms: Portable Bathroom available for use\nOther Accessibility Notes: Handicap accessibility is limited at the moment\, seating is available throughout the property.\nCancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification.\nPre-readings: We encourage attendees to read through their website and sign up for their newsletter.\nQuestions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org\n\nMore about Backyard Basecamp: Backyard Basecamp was founded by Atiya Wells\, a pediatric nurse with a passion to introduce\, educate\, and connect families in Baltimore\, especially People of Color\, to local outdoor spaces. \nWhile learning more about our natural world\, she often noticed that she could count the number of BIPOC folks in the room on one hand. Diving into research and history\, she learned that ancestral wounding and historical trauma are key players in the lack of diversity in nature-based programming. \nShe has dedicated her time to (re)introducing BIPOC folks to nature by starting with nature walks in their own neighborhoods\, eventually embarking on a journey into the many wild spaces across Baltimore.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/bbufa-field-day-tour-bliss-meadows/ LOCATION:BLISS Meadows\, 5105 Plainfield Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21206\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:39.3320837;-76.5493038 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BLISS Meadows 5105 Plainfield Avenue Baltimore MD 21206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5105 Plainfield Avenue:geo:-76.5493038,39.3320837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220622T211117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T211117Z UID:10280-1656351000-1656356400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture & Livestock Film Series\, Part I DESCRIPTION:Join Livestock Manager Jess Farrenkopf for the first instalment in a series of films exploring the role of livestock in the regenerative industry ins and outs. Prior to the screening\, spend half an hour meeting our cows and goats and learning about the livestock operation at Hilltop; stay after the film for a Q&A with Jess and dig your hooves in to the discussion on sustainable livestock management. \nFilm TBA. \n$5 per person\, registration required\nAll ages are welcome! URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-livestock-film-series-part-i/ LOCATION:Hilltop Hanover Farm\, 1271 Hanover Street\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598\, United States CATEGORIES:Virtual Convening,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Hilltop Hanover Farm":MAILTO:info@hilltophanoverfarm.org GEO:41.2523379;-73.7737101 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street Yorktown Heights NY 10598 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1271 Hanover Street:geo:-73.7737101,41.2523379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220721T164338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T164338Z UID:10308-1656577800-1656590400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Farmer Field School: Strength to Love 2 DESCRIPTION:Quoted from Eventbrite page: \n“Each year\, UMD Extension’s urban agriculture program organizes educational Farmer Field Schools across Baltimore City. \nThis year we are trying a “barn-raising” or “harvest-party” format. We will gather at the farm or garden hosting the workshop\, learn from Extension educators and farmers how to do key farm tasks\, and help with what the farm or garden needs extra hands for that day\, sharpen our hands-on farming skills. \nParticipants will learn how to safely use hand-powered farm tools\, how to identify weeds and insect pests\, and more. \nWater\, gatorade\, and light snacks will be provided. \nThis eventbrite page is for the June 30 Farmer Field School at Strength to Love urban farm. \n  \nAccommodation information: \nUniversity programs\, activities\, and facilities are available to all without regard to race\, color\, sex\, gender identity or expression\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, age\, national origin\, political affiliation\, physical or mental disability\, religion\, protected veteran status\, genetic information\, personal appearance\, or any other legally protected class. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity\, please contact Neith Little by phone at 410-856-1850 x 122 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu \nLos programas\, actividades e instalaciones de la universidad están disponibles para todos sin distinción de raza\, color\, sexo\, identidad o expresión de género\, orientación sexual\, estado civil\, edad\, origen nacional\, afiliación política\, discapacidad física o mental\, religión\, estado de veterano protegido\, información genética\, apariencia personal o cualquier otra clase legalmente protegida. \nSi necesita adaptaciones razonables para participar en cualquier evento o actividad\, comuníquese con Neith Little a numero telephono 410-856-1850 x122 o a correo electronico nglittle@umd.edu” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farmer-field-school-strength-to-love-2/ LOCATION:Strength to Love 2\, 1855 Kavanaugh Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21217\, United States GEO:39.3045595;-76.6477013 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Strength to Love 2 1855 Kavanaugh Street Baltimore MD 21217 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1855 Kavanaugh Street:geo:-76.6477013,39.3045595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220208T124725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T143820Z UID:9203-1657717200-1657720800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Incorporating Industrial Hemp Into Your Rotation DESCRIPTION:Our research has shown that industrial hemp offers a host of soil health benefits\, including exceptional weed suppression as a cover crop – but how can it fit into a crop rotation\, and is it profitable? Join us to discuss opportunities for growing\, marketing\, and incorporating industrial hemp into your crop rotation. \nRegister for the event here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-incorporating-industrial-hemp-into-your-rotation/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RCP_170811_4143-6CkWac.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T153707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T153707Z UID:10186-1658340000-1658347200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Public Field Day: Purple Mountain Organics Small-Scale Farm Tools DESCRIPTION:This event is geared towards Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color. \nQuoted from Eventbrite page: \n“Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy for an on farm field day! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis hands-on field day will be hosted by Nazirahk Amen of Purple Mountain Organics and Purple Mountain Tools. Nazirahk has over 20 years of growing experience and he will share his expertise on tools for small scale farms\, efficiency and will speak to the importance of maintaining one of the important tools we have – our bodies. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Purple Mountain Organics Farm and try out some of the specialized tools! \nPurple Mountain Organics is a small-scale custom farming operation promoting regenerative agricultural practices and quality tools. It is an extension of the work of Nazirahk Amen and Wisdom Path Healing Center. Food is medicine! Our goal for many years has been to grow as much of the food we eat as possible and to help others do the same. \nThis is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire\, and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be a hand washing station on site\, as well as extra masks\, waters\, hand sanitizer\, sunscreen & bug spray. \n\nParking Information: TBA\nRestrooms: TBA\nOther Accessibility Notes: TBA\nCancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification. Paying attendees will receive a refund.\nPre-readings: We encourage attendees to browse their website\nQuestions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/public-field-day-purple-mountain-organics-small-scale-farm-tools/ LOCATION:Purple Mountain Organics\, 18501 Clagett Landing Road\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:38.8770991;-76.6825871 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Purple Mountain Organics 18501 Clagett Landing Road Upper Marlboro MD United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18501 Clagett Landing Road:geo:-76.6825871,38.8770991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220711T162550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T193339Z UID:10406-1658408400-1658412000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Not Our Farm Discussion x REGAIN: Food Sovereignty & Farmworker Storytelling DESCRIPTION:On July 21st\, REGAIN Weaver Jahia will host a discussion with Anita Adjala of Not Our Farm. Not our Farm is a project and community of farmers who have chosen farming as a career but do not have their own farm business or land. The discussion will hold the space for Anita to share their work and experience in farmworker rights\, the often overlooked plight of labor abuses on small farms\, as well their QBIPOC-focused work in the Not Our Farm collective and on Ashoka Farm. Participants can engage with through a Q&A during the discussion. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/not-our-farm-discussion-x-regain-food-sovereignty-farmworker-storytelling/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220721T164221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T164221Z UID:10321-1658412000-1658415600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Not Our Farm ft. Anita x REGAIN: Food Sovereignty & Farmworker Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Please join REGAIN on Thursday\, July 21st at 11 AM PST/ 12 PM MST/ 2 PM EST/ 20h CEST for a virtual discussion with Anita (she/they)\, the founder of the Not Our Farm project\, about their work in food sovereignty and advocating for farmworkers through farmworker storytelling! The event will be moderated by Jahia (she/her)\, a farmer\, activist\, and REGAIN Network Weaver! \nRegister using the Zoom link\, and find out more about Not Our Farm or REGAIN by clicking any of the underlined text here or in the flyer! All attendees will receive a free farmworker zine focused on QBIPOC farmworkers! \nWe are in the process of securing simultaneous English-to-Spanish language interpretation and hope to offer this during the event. This event is geared towards Queer and BIPOC farmworkers & food systems activists\, but all are welcome to attend. \nAbout Anita: Anita is in her 12th season farming. She has worked on both non-profit and production farms in Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, California\, Washington\, D.C.\, and New Mexico. Before farming\, she trained and worked as a social worker in New York City. She is deeply committed to increasing food access for all people\, as well as community building\, financial security and safety for farmworkers\, and empowerment through food production and food sovereignty. She is the founder of the Not Our Farm Project and is a co-farmer at Ashokra Farm\, a queer poc farming collective in Albuquerque. \n\nAbout Not Our Farm: Not Our Farm is a not for profit farm worker visibility and advocacy project. We are storytellers and work to uplift the journeys of farmers working on farms not their own\, all while reimagining a safe and joyful worker-centered farming future where we all can thrive.\n\nAbout REGAIN: REGAIN (The Regenerative Agriculture Idea Network) is an online community of practice designed for all regenerative agriculture educators\, advocates\, and practitioners. REGAIN is built to enhance partnerships between organizations and add value to organizations working toward regenerative agriculture. REGAIN is committed to understanding the full history of U.S. agriculture and how our efforts can mend not only the soil\, but also human relationships with each other and the land.\n\nThis event will be recorded. See you there! URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/not-our-farm-ft-anita-x-regain-food-sovereignty-farmworker-storytelling/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Not-Our-Farm-x-REGAIN-Event-July-21st.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220119T160136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T160136Z UID:8799-1658426400-1658433600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Local Food Farmer Caucus Q3 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-q3-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220208T124726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T144133Z UID:9205-1658478600-1658503800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Organic Field Day DESCRIPTION:Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and staff to learn the latest results of our research projects and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our 333-acre experimental farm. Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute experts and learn about a wide variety of research and demonstration projects\, all focused on organic agriculture.\nStations will be set up throughout the farm\, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore our living laboratory by walking or enjoying a leisurely wagon ride from site-to-site.\nGo at your own pace at any of our stations\, including: \n\nFarming Systems Trial (FST)\nVegetable Systems Trial (VST)\nIndustrial Hemp\nHigh Tunnels and Grafted Tomatoes\nOrganic Vegetable Cropping\nComposting\nNo-Till Management\nPastured Hog Production\nHoneybee Conservancy\n\nRegister for the field day here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/2022-annual-organic-field-day/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/A7300278-WVR4nY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220721T164407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T164407Z UID:10449-1658856600-1658865600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Co-Op 101: Workshop\, Introductory workshop about cooperative farm businesses DESCRIPTION:Copied from event organizer’s website description: \n“Join Co-op Hudson Valley and Rock Steady Farm for an introductory workshop about cooperative businesses. This will be a virtual (zoom) workshop\, geared towards folks that are early in their journey of forming a cooperative project\, and for people interested to see how the Worker Cooperative model works in an existing business. \n\n\nWHAT WE’LL COVER:\n\n\nWhat is a co-op? and the 7 Cooperative principles \n\n\nTypes of cooperatives \n\n\nReview Steps to Startup tool \n\n\nIn addition to those core focus areas\, we will use Rock Steady Farm as a case study\, to dig deeper into the details of how a Worker Cooperative is governed\, how profits can be shared\, and how decisions are made. Bring your questions\, curiosities and coop dreams! \nDATE: TUESDAY JULY 26TH 5:30-8PM\nSLIDING SCALE FEE* $15-$45\nYour sliding scale payment covers facilitation and workshop materials. *No one will be turned away for lack of funds! \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:\nAngela DeFelice (she/her) grew up in a rural\, working class community in Western NY\, and for the last 11 years has lived in and around Poughkeepsie (Mohican-Munsee Lenape land). Her journey into the cooperative ecosystem began as co-founder and worker owner of Rock Steady Farm. Angela is excited by the power-building potential of community and worker ownership\, and brings this energy to her current work as Project Officer with Co-op Hudson Valley. \nQuestions? Email- programs@rocksteadyfarm.com \nREGISTER BELOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoop 101 \n\nJoin Co-op Hudson Valley and Rock Steady Farm for an introductory workshop about cooperative businesses. This virtual (zoom) workshop is geared towards folks that are early in their journey of forming a cooperative project\, and for people interested to see how the Worker Cooperative model works in an existing business.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/co-op-101-workshop-introductory-workshop-about-cooperative-farm-businesses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220622T210944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T210944Z UID:10249-1659715200-1659895200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Twin Oaks Queer Gathering 2022 ~ Louisa\, VA DESCRIPTION:Quoted from the Eventbrite page: \n“What is this awesomeness?!? Join us for a weekend of queertranstastic fun\, learning\, workshops\, networking\, revelry\, and more! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nWe’re back! After a two-year hiatus\, we’re excited to reconnect with our queer friends and allies 🙂 \nA couple important new things this year: \n1) All attendees must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination! This is to help protect the high number of vulnerable people in the community. As this is an outdoor event\, masking will NOT be required\, but is respected for those who would like to take more precautions. Testing is also NOT required\, but is highly encouraged\, both before and after the event. Please stay home if you are feeling ill\, have recently been diagnosed with Covid-19\, or have had direct contact with a suspected or confirmed Covid-19 case. If you do not attend or need to leave early\, we will happily refund all or some of your registration fee. Even with these guidelines in place\, there is some risk of Covid-19 exposure\, so please consider this when deciding to attend this year. \n2) Travel stipends are available to BIPOC folks! Email us at queergathering@twinoaks.org to make a request 🙂 \nThe usual general info: \nWhat is this awesomeness?!? \nJoin us for a weekend of queertranstastic fun\, learning\, workshops\, networking\, revelry\, and more! This is our third year hosting the Queer Gathering at Twin Oaks Community in rural central Virginia\, and we invite you to come participate as an attendee\, workshop presenter\, and/or performer. The gathering will be a safe and supportive camping event for queer folks and allies of all ages to come together\, skill share\, make art\, build community\, dance\, and organize. \nThis is a participant-led/co-created event\, so while the organizing team will setup the event site and create a general schedule of activities\, the content is largely up to YOU! There is opportunity to lead a workshop\, DJ some of the dance party\, bring your instruments to jam\, offer an interest/identity-based meetup (BIPOC dinner\, non-binary lunch\, comic book breakfast\, etc)\, and more! Just let us know ahead of time at queergathering@twinoaks.org or post a card on the bulletin board when you get here! \nSharing Responsibility: \nIn our strongly individualistic society\, sharing and acting in community is an inherently radical act. It also keeps our costs low so that the conference is financially accessible to more people. Participants are asked to do at least one 2-hr workshift during the weekend. Some tasks include (but are not limited to): set-up\, registration\, childcare\, kitchen help\, cleaning\, and more. Please do your part in making this fabulous event possible! \nSliding Scale: \nWe suggest $80 to cover our costs for a whole weekend of camping\, food\, fun\, and community organizing. However\, we want to be as financially accessible as possible and are offering tickets on a sliding scale basis of $40-140. Please pay what you can! If you are experiencing extreme financial hardship\, you may purchase a work trade ticket for $20 and sign up for 2 work shifts instead of one. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! \nWant more information? Check out our main webpage twinoaksqueergathering.org or email us at queergathering@twinoaks.org” \n\nWhat/Who/Where is Twin Oaks? \n“Curious about our host\, Twin Oaks Community? Twin Oaks is an income sharing community of 96 adults and 10 children\, ranging from tiny tiny just born all the way up to 80-something year old power houses! We make hammocks and tofu to earn our “bread\,” as well as selling ornamental organic flowers\, indexing books and growing organic seeds. All work at Twin Oaks is valued equally\, and members contribute their weekly amount of required labor to the community in the ways that suit them best\, from planning parties to planting trees and anything in between. We have 465 acres of land that includes 9 residences\, a dining hall\, an art/activities building\, a tree house\, a river\, a pond\, and a sauna- in addition to the beautiful conference site. We grow most of our own produce on a 4 acre garden\, have a large herd of cattle for dairy and beef\, chickens for eggs and meat\, and take most of our meals together. Check out our website at www.twinoaks.org! Or\, to learn more about the many\, many intentional communities out there and search for one near you\, visit the FIC website.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/twin-oaks-queer-gathering-2022-louisa-va/ LOCATION:Twin Oaks\, 138 Twin Oaks Road\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TwinOaks.png GEO:37.9326374;-77.9924 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twin Oaks 138 Twin Oaks Road Louisa VA 23093 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=138 Twin Oaks Road:geo:-77.9924,37.9326374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220208T124728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T152454Z UID:9208-1660136400-1660140000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Reducing Tillage to Improve Soil Health and Organic Grain Production—Research Update of the USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Project DESCRIPTION:Reducing tillage is a challenging yet rewarding task for organic farmers. Different from conventional farmers who spray herbicides\, organic farmers sometimes have to use frequent tillage to prepare the seed bed and/or to cultivate to control weeds\, compromising their full potential in building soil health. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Yichao Rui\, Principal Investigator\, and Annie Benson\, Research Technician\, will provide an update of 3 years’ research findings of the USDA NRCS funded Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) project “Innovations in Cover Crop-Based Organic No-till Systems”. The efficacy of innovative tools in terminating cover crops\, controlling weeds\, supporting yields\, and maintaining soil health will be discussed. The challenges and opportunities in reducing tillage intensity and frequency in organic grain production systems will be highlighted. \nRegister here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-reducing-tillage-to-improve-soil-health-and-organic-grain-production-research-update-of-the-usda-nrcs-conservation-innovation-grant-cig-project/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tractor-1-xpagLc.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220208T124730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T152713Z UID:9210-1660741200-1660744800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Successful Winter Grazing DESCRIPTION:Ever considered grazing livestock in the winter? Sounds crazy\, but it could be a great option for your operation! Join Ryan Siwinski to gain insight on extending the grazing season\, ensuring adequate hay supply\, freeze grazing\, hay bombing\, and boosting soil health. \nRegister for webinar here. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-successful-winter-grazing/ LOCATION:virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ryan-Portrait-09886-B25npp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T154338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154438Z UID:10190-1660845600-1660852800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Public Field Day: TOUR - Good Dog Farm DESCRIPTION:Quoted from Eventbrite page: \n“Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy for an on farm field day! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis field day will be hosted by Joanna and Bryan of Good Dog Farm. Good Dog Farm is a 25-acre vegetable farm in Upperco\, Maryland that grows certified organic vegetables for Baltimore area restaurants and their 200 person CSA. Collectively they have over 25 years of farming experience on both urban and rural farms. Attendees will tour the farm and hear how Good Dog Farm designed their business\, acquired land and manages their operation with their 5 employees. \nThis is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire\, and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be a hand washing station on site\, as well as extra masks\, waters\, hand sanitizer\, sunscreen & bug spray. \n\nLocation: 4124 Blackrock Road \, Upperco\, MD 21155 (Note: make sure the address in your GPS is for Upperco with the zip code 21155)\nParking Information: in the field onsite\, carpooling is encouraged\nRestrooms: Yes\nOther Notes: We will be walking around the large property. There are no seating options at the site.\nCancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification.\nPre readings: We encourage attendees to browse their website and Instagram\nQuestions? Please contactprograms@farmalliancebaltimore.org\n\nMore about the speakers: Bryan has been farming since 2008 when he worked at Even’Star Organic Farm. He managed a farm in Baltimore City for three years\, which is how he met Joanna. \nJoanna began farming in 2004 in Boston\, MA. She managed a farm in Baltimore City\, taught sustainable farming practices\, and started hanging out with Bryan\, which inspired her to start a farm of her own.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/public-field-day-tour-good-dog-farm/ LOCATION:Good Dog Farm\, 4124 Black Rock Road\, Upperco\, MD\, 21155\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:39.584018;-76.793405 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Good Dog Farm 4124 Black Rock Road Upperco MD 21155 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4124 Black Rock Road:geo:-76.793405,39.584018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104200Z UID:10655-1661266800-1661272200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Information Sharing Call: Opportunities and Challenges in the LFPA DESCRIPTION:The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service established the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) initiative last year — an unprecedented $400 million investment in local and regional food systems. As a refresher: the LFPA funds state and tribal governments to procure local and regional foods\, with an emphasis on “socially disadvantaged” producers\, and partner with community-based organizations\, food pantries\, and other partners to distribute fresh food to underserved communities \nThis is a big deal for the sector\, with implications for future federal procurement initiatives. With support from The Rockefeller Foundation\, Wallace Center is kicking off a new 2-year initiative to support the successful implementation of the LFPA\, and we want to hear from you! \nWallace Center will be hosting a pop-up call to bring together the broader community of LFPA implementers—that is the community-based organizations and businesses\, food hubs\, farmers associations\, nonprofits\, and food banks\, making it happen. Join this call to connect with people across the nation and learn how other states and tribal governments are organizing around the LFPA. During our time together you will be working in small groups to get a lay of the land\, share strategies\, discuss challenges\, identify TA needs\, and build a community of support. \nJoin us! Register Here! Tuesday August 23rd at 1:00 pm PDT/ 3:00 pm CDT/ 4:00 pm EDT URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/information-sharing-call-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-lfpa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104201Z UID:10657-1661274000-1661277600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:NIFA Nutrition Security Webinar Series: National 4-H Conference Nutrition Security Roundtable Team – Youth Perspectives On Tackling Food And Nutrition Insecurity DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, August 23\, from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT\, youths will share their perspectives on tackling food and nutrition insecurity with an emphasis on the role of 4-H\, which empowers nearly 6 million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. The webinar panelists participated in the 2022 National 4-H Conference (N4HC) this past March\, which is the premier youth development opportunity of the USDA. During this conference\, each of these team members volunteered to participate in a roundtable focused on providing feedback on the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Nutrition Security efforts. Now known as the N4HC Nutrition Security Roundtable Team\, these youths will use this NIFA Nutrition Security Webinar edition to share their insightful thoughts with a wider audience outside of the N4HC attendees. During the webinar discussion time\, NIFA staff will share how they are working to integrate this team’s recommendations in their work ahead. Webinar attendees are welcomed to ask questions and provide feedback as NIFA and 4-H work to accelerate progress on tackling food and nutrition insecurity and fostering meaningful opportunities for youth engagement in our efforts. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/nifa-nutrition-security-webinar-series-national-4-h-conference-nutrition-security-roundtable-team-youth-perspectives-on-tackling-food-and-nutrition-insecurity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104201Z UID:10661-1661428800-1661432400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Grant Writing is a Team Activity DESCRIPTION:Are your current grant writing strategies sustainable? No matter how skilled or seasoned\, a single grant professional cannot successfully manage this monumental and critical process alone over time. And simply providing occasional input and formal approval to submit is not enough to ensure competitiveness and prevent burnout. Grant writing needs to be a team activity! \nWhile establishing a successful grant team takes time and effort\, it pays dividends in the end. Webinar presenter Diane Leonard\, owner of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services\, is “driven to support nonprofits in creating twice the impact in half the time and making grants less stressful along the way.” Join to hear Diane explain how to create and facilitate a grant team with a shared vision and the ability to continuously improve. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to establish a cross-functional grant team\nHow to facilitate a grant team so that it continuously improves over time\nHow to operate the grant team at a sustainable pace of work\n\nFill out the registration form to sign up for this free sector education webinar. If you can’t attend\, register anyway and the recording will be emailed! URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/grant-writing-is-a-team-activity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104201Z UID:10659-1661428800-1661436000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Collective Wayfinding: Reimagining a More Just Organization DESCRIPTION:Nearly three years ago\, the San Diego Food System Alliance initiated a journey to center racial justice in their work and organizational leadership. Join the Alliance as they share their story\, including their detailed process\, lessons learned\, and tools that they have developed\, in this webinar Thursday August 25th noon-2pm central time. \nThis webinar is hosted in partnership with the Food Systems Leadership Network through our Activation Grants. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/collective-wayfinding-reimagining-a-more-just-organization/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T154513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154513Z UID:10193-1661796000-1661803200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:BBUFA Field Day: Beekeeping and Introduction to Apiculture DESCRIPTION:This event is geared towards Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color.  \nQuoted from Eventbrite Page: \n“Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy for an on farm field day! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis hands-on field day will be held at Filbert Street Garden and taught by their animal caretaker\, Charles DeBarber. Charles will discuss hive health and maintenance\, hive components and tools. Attendees will have the opportunity to put on a bee suit\, enter the bee yard and examine a hive. \nAt the end of the workshop participants will be able to meet and learn about the other animals at Filbert Street Garden including chickens\, ducks and goats! \nThis is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire\, and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be a hand washing station on site\, as well as extra masks\, waters\, hand sanitizer\, sunscreen & bug spray. \n\nParking Information: Street parking\nRestrooms: none on site\, please plan accordingly\nOther Notes: We will be interacting with bees at this workshop\, attendees who wish to enter the bee yard will be provided with bee suits. There is seating available on site.\nCancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification\nPre readings: We encourage attendees to browse their website and Instagram\nQuestions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org\n\nMore about the Speaker: Charles DeBarber is an urban beekeeper located in South Baltimore. He is locally known as a “swarm chaser” that captures and re-homes feral honeybees. He has been keeping bees in the region for 7 years and manages the largest community garden beeyard in Maryland at Filbert Street Garden. Charles has taught classes at numerous bee clubs around the State of Maryland and has had articles published in Bee Culture.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/bbufa-field-day-beekeeping-and-introduction-to-apiculture/ LOCATION:Filbert Street Garden\, 1317 Filbert Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21226\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:39.2248559;-76.5926179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Filbert Street Garden 1317 Filbert Street Baltimore MD 21226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1317 Filbert Street:geo:-76.5926179,39.2248559 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220516T175621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T175621Z UID:10117-1661846400-1662051600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:International Workshop on Agritourism conference (hybrid) DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism conference in Burlington\, Vermont\, on August 31-September 1\, 2022 is now open.\n\n\n\nPlease forward\, post or share the following calendar announcement widely. \nINTERNATIONAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE TO BE HELD\nIN BURLINGTON\, VERMONT\, USA\nAUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1\, 2022 \nParticipants from Italy\, South Africa\, India\, Honduras\, the United States\, Canada\, and dozens of other counties will gather in person and virtually to share on-farm experiences\, research\, and expertise with their international colleagues at the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism\, August 30 – September 1\, 2022. Attendees will include farmers and ranchers\, tourism professionals\, researchers\, educators\, agricultural service providers\, policy makers\, rural economy experts\, and more. Topics will include running and marketing an agritourism business\, managing farm stays\, promoting rural development\, creating regional partnerships\, and sharing research and case studies. The conference will be held at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain Hotel in downtown Burlington and online. \nFor more info or to register\, visit www.agritourismworkshop.com. \n\nIn-person and Virtual event (hybrid) – We will be using a platform called Whova that will work in conjunction with Zoom to deliver online content and to serve as the conference site for the virtual participants. More details here: https://www.agritourismworkshop.com/registration.html URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/international-workshop-on-agritourism-conference-hybrid/ LOCATION:HILTON BURLINGTON HOTEL\, ​BURLINGTON\, VERMONT\, USA\, Burlington\, VT\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Training/Workshop,Virtual Convening,Webinar GEO:44.4758825;-73.212072 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104201Z UID:10663-1661868000-1661873400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:How We Work Together: Supporting Local/Regional Food Systems through Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, statewide food system plans or charters bring together cross-sector stakeholders to collaborate on complex issues in food and agriculture. This session will offer a chance to hear from several food system plan coordinators in the North Central region on how they cultivate “collaboration infrastructure” to advance goals around local food and farm business\, food access\, and rural development. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/how-we-work-together-supporting-local-regional-food-systems-through-collaboration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104202Z UID:10665-1661871600-1661878800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 2- Language Analysis & Speak Up DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems for a virtual summer series on Racial Equity in Farm to School. Hosted by The Farm to School Coalition of NC\, this free\, 5 session\, 120 min workshop series will be led by a team from we are (www.weare-nc.org). This year’s series will be structured to allow for extended learning for past attendees while remaining accessible for new participants. \nSession 2 of this series will focus on answering these questions: \n\nHow do our communication preferences\, styles\, patterns disrupt or support systemic racism?\nHow can we better prepare ourselves and our community members to speak-up and challenge biased language and actions?\n\nHow can we prepare to respond to push back when we do Speak Up? URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farm-to-school-racial-equity-training-session-2-language-analysis-speak-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T153401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T153401Z UID:10173-1662192000-1662397200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:WAITLIST – Sept. 3 -5\, 2022 – Queer Farmer Convergence in Decorah\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:To register for the WAITLIST go here \nQuoted from Queer Farmer Convergence website: \n“Humble Hands Harvest (an Iowa-based worker-owned co-op farm) has hosted an annual Queer Farmer Convergence since 2018. It was conceived as a gathering to interrupt racist\, capitalist\, colonialist\, and heteropatriarchal legacies in U.S. agriculture\, while building community and alternatives among queer farmers who might experience isolation in those intersecting identities. The gathering is for all queer folk who identify as current\, lapsed\, or aspiring farmers / agriculturalists of any kind! \n​ \nThis gathering is in rural Iowa\, primarily because it first emerged out of a group of friends who are located here and had capacity to host. The QFC is a largely outdoor\, scrappy on-farm gathering where attendees will be camping\, sharing food made by Blazing Star Eats (a queer Decorah based local food biz)\, and spending the days attending scheduled sessions including opportunities to make art\, get your hands dirty\, and offering and participating in workshops. \nWhile the hosts provide structural bones that shape the days\, all who attend co-create the space in some way. Our goal is to provide enough structure so that folks feel comfortable and held\, and enough spaciousness to match the needs of the specific folks gathered. Attendees help shape the QFC through their presence\, contributions to conversations\, skill and workshop offerings\, and the sheer magic that happens when queers converge.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/waitlist-sept-3-5-2022-queer-farmer-convergence-in-decorah-iowa/ LOCATION:Humble Hands Harvest\, Decorah\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/QFC.png GEO:43.3033056;-91.7857092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T143000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104202Z UID:10666-1662555600-1662561000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Food Safety and Quality Community of Practice Meetings DESCRIPTION:The Food Safety and Quality Community of Practice is a space for practitioners that are helping farm and food businesses access scale-appropriate\, culturally-appropriate food safety trainings\, technical assistance\, and audit services. If you are interested in starting a GroupGAP process\, are confused by FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) water-testing requirements\, or want to know how to talk to buyers or farmers about food safety – this group is for you. \nMonthly meeting to discuss all things food safety and quality\, GroupGAP and more! URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/food-safety-and-quality-community-of-practice-meetings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104202Z UID:10668-1662642000-1662645600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Collective Wayfinding Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join staff from the Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance and San Diego Food Systems Alliance for a short panel and a chance to ask your questions about their racial equity journeys or resources they shared. This is the final webinar in the collective wayfinding series. Thursday September 8th\, 1-2pm CT \nThis webinar is hosted in partnership with the Food Systems Leadership Network through our Activation Grants. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/collective-wayfinding-office-hours/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T143000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104202Z UID:10667-1662642000-1662647400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Workshop DESCRIPTION:Forestry\, Ag\, and law experts will discuss how sustainable forestry can become a multi-generational source of revenue for landowners and how landowners can navigate matters related to heirs’ property. The USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service will also discuss technical and financial assistance available to landowners through the USDA. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/sustainable-forestry-and-african-american-land-retention-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220820T104202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104202Z UID:10669-1662647400-1662652800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Lessons from the Institutional Investment Accelerator DESCRIPTION:For the past 18 months\, the FSLN has been supporting a cohort of 6 teams across the country working to attract and grow investment from local institutions into equitable food systems in their communities. Over the course of this Institutional Investment Accelerator program\, the teams have worked closely with an advisor\, technical consultants\, and each other to hone the strategies\, skills\, and stories they’re using to advance their work. Join us for a webinar to hear the teams and advisors share about the learnings and outcomes from this program\, and where they hope to go next. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/lessons-from-the-institutional-investment-accelerator/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220601T154612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154612Z UID:10196-1662658200-1662665400@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Public Field Day: TOUR - Three Part Harmony Farm DESCRIPTION:This event is geared towards Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color. \n“Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy for an on farm field day! \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis field day and farm tour will take place at Three Part Harmony Farm – a small-scale agroecological farm\, located on a 2-acre parcel in northeast Washington\, DC. They grow mostly vegetables as well as herbs and cut-flowers utilizing sustainable practices. Owner & operator Gail Taylor\, will give a tour of her efficiently designed operation highlighting her experiences with ag policy\, her CSA model and post harvest practices. \nThree Part Harmony Farm exists to grow food for people\, but it also exists in part to challenge our assumptions on how urban farms should look. It intentionally seeks to create a viable and just local food economy while at the same time dismantling racism and the ever present\, entrenched forms of oppression in that same food system. The core principles of the farm are: Food as Medicine. Food as Culture. Food for our Future. \nThis is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire\, and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be a hand washing station on site\, as well as extra masks\, waters\, hand sanitizer\, sunscreen & bug spray. \n\nDirections: 3122 4th Street NE\, Washington DC. The garden is accessible by metro\, bus\, bike\, walking etc. (if you bike\, bring your bike inside the property)\nParking: Parking is on the opposite side of the street\, in front of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Take care when crossing the street! *Please do not park in any neighboring parking lots.\nRestrooms: Porta-potty onsite with hand washing station\nOther notes: There is no seating available on site\nCancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification. Paying attendees will receive a refund.\nPre readings: We encourage attendees to browse their website and the articles shared here\nQuestions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org\n\nMore about the Speaker: Gail Taylor (she/ her/ hers) has lived in DC since 1999. She has worked as an organizer and social justice activist focusing on Latin America solidarity (internationally) and affordable housing issues (locally.) She has been farming organically since 2005. Three Part Harmony Farm is a project that was born out of a community-led visioning process that began in 2011. The desire to establish a production focused vegetable farm in DC to grow food for family\, friends and the surrounding community combined with Taylor’s background in activism and policy advocacy led to a three-year campaign\, “I Want DC to Grow.” This resulted in the passage of the DC Food Security Act of 2014\, also known as DCs Farm Bill which sets the stage for 3PH and others to grow commercially in the district. \nTaylor speaks regularly on food and farming issues and has been featured in The Washington Post in 2014 and 2015 for her role as a leader in the urban ag movement. In 2015\, she was featured as one of Fifty+ under 50: Innovative leaders transforming metro DC’s food system. She is a member of the Black Dirt Farm Collective.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/public-field-day-tour-three-part-harmony-farm/ LOCATION:3 Part Harmony Farm\, 3104 4th Street Northeast\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20017\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:38.9288938;-77.0012685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3 Part Harmony Farm 3104 4th Street Northeast Washington DC DC 20017 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3104 4th Street Northeast:geo:-77.0012685,38.9288938 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T230047 CREATED:20220208T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T124734Z UID:9215-1663164000-1663167600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Certified Organic Mushroom Production DESCRIPTION:Certified organic mushroom production is a gray area in the National Organic Program. Is it a crop? Or is it something else entirely? The answer is a little complicated. Incorporating certified organic mushrooms into your operation can offer an opportunity to diversify cashflow and markets. Dive into the standards with one of Rodale Institute’s organic regulatory experts\, Zach West\, to learn more about how these fungi can benefit your production. \n Name* \n First \n Last \n Email* \n Zip/Postal Code* PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. \n Δ \nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/webinar-certified-organic-mushroom-production/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_1834393168-nuxnEy.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR