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/Detroit 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/New_York:20220805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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:20260506T000729 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20220820T104203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T104203Z UID:10671-1663248600-1663252200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Rural Grocery Succession Planning DESCRIPTION:Succession planning is a crucial part of any business plan. In the world of grocery\, it helps ensure communities maintain access to food\, even after an owner exits the business. \nOften\, business transitions create opportunities to think creatively and partner with the local community. That’s why in Part Two of the Rural Grocery Succession Planning Webinar Series\, Kansas State University will dive deeper into community-supported grocery ownership models. \nWhat are the characteristics of various grocery ownership models\, and how do communities decide the right fit? Join to discuss these questions and more. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/rural-grocery-succession-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20220208T124741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T124741Z UID:9217-1664978400-1664982000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Live Q&A with Rodale Institute’s Experts in the Midwest DESCRIPTION:Do you have burning questions you’d like to have answered by our Midwest organic experts? Send them to consulting@rodaleinstitute.org and then join us live to have them answered in real time! \n Name* \n First \n Last \n Email* \n Zip/Postal Code* CommentsThis 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-live-qa-with-rodale-institutes-experts-in-the-midwest/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SugarGrove-6-3-M3yzYg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20220601T154713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154713Z UID:10199-1664992800-1665000000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:BBUFA Field Day: Growing Herbs & Natural Dye Plants 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 be hosted by two amazing artists and growers\, Kenya Miles of Blue Light Junction and Sun (Bobby) English Jr. of Melanated Medicinals. Kenya and Sun will share their expertise and community centered approach to growing herbs and plants for natural dying. Attendees will tour the Dye Garden and studio while learning about the production process including harvesting\, processing and creating value added products from these specialty crops. \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\, please be mindful of parking restrictions\nRestrooms: Yes\, onsite\nOther Notes: After we tour the garden we will hold the remainder of the workshop indoors in the studio space.\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 visit the speakers websites Blue Light Junction and Melanated Medicinals.\nQuestions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org\n\nMore about the Speakers: \nKenya Miles is the artist & alchemist behind Traveling Miles Studio. A one woman textile and fine art studio utilizing sustainable materials from earth pigments to natural dyes. Kenya’s work honors ancient practices while harmoniously drawing on a distinctive contemporary voice. From the valleys of Oaxaca\, Mexico to the red clay roads of Ntonso\, Ghana\, Kenya’s process is a ledger of years of wandering and apprenticing around the globe. Kenya has facilitated workshops at the Berkeley Art Museum\, Headlands Center for the Arts\, and the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. She was a guest artist at BMA’s “The Possible” and recently had a solo exhibition “The Central Sun” in San Francisco. In January 2020\, Kenya founded Blue Light Junction\, a natural dye studio\, processing center\, alternative color lab\, retail space\, dye garden & educational facility in central Baltimore. Blue Light Junction focuses on growing\, processing\, and preserving the history of natural dyes and their artistic\, practical\, and commercial applications. Kenya is an avid traveler\, gardener\, and above all else Indigo’s mother (her son). \nSun (Bobby) English Jr. (they/them/she/her) is a QTPOC herbalist\, farmer\, educator\, and ritual performance artist of African and Accohannock descent from Baltimore. They spend their days creating with Earth\, Wood\, Voice\, and Metal; whether that be in the family farm\, wood shop\, metal shop\, or the apothecary. Sun comes from a rich lineage of farmers\, resistance fighters\, and community gatherers. \nThey are working towards a vision for the future that exists beyond the systems of oppression via many different land based projects. Currently the Liberation Seed Farm in VA\, and the Baltimore Natural Colors Initiative in MD. Sun believes that the practice of land stewardship is synonymous with practicing freedom\, and they are feeling wonderful to be part of the great turning.” URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/bbufa-field-day-growing-herbs-natural-dye-plants/ LOCATION:Blue Light Junction\, 209 McAllister Street #Suite A\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,Training/Workshop GEO:39.3105756;-76.6130416 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blue Light Junction 209 McAllister Street #Suite A Baltimore MD 21202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=209 McAllister Street #Suite A:geo:-76.6130416,39.3105756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221011T223902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T223902Z UID:11134-1665507600-1665514800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Author Emma Loewe : Regenerative Agriculture & Land Use Guest Lecture DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event Title (Autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5\,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event Description (Edit this)” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nJoin the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance (RAA) and Clean River Partners as we welcome Emma  Loewe\, author of the new book Return to Nature\, to discuss her conservation ethic and living healthier  lives by deepening our connections with the natural world. Emma Loewe is a writer who explores the  intersection of human and environmental health through her books and journalism for publications such as  mindbodygreen and Grist. She will also moderate a panel on regenerative agriculture’s role in reconnecting  society to the environment and a more sustainable food system. Don’t miss this chance to gain new  perspectives on the environment\, our food system\, and how to more meaningfully connect with landscapes  of all kinds. All are welcome!   \nThis Free Guest Lecture Includes:   \n∙ Author Emma Loewe discussing her environmental ethic and  how society can improve its environmental connection  \n∙ Overview of the research and content of the revolutionary  book Return to Nature   \n∙ Panel of regenerative farmers sharing how sustainable  farming has shaped their views on the natural world   \n∙ A chance for the audience to ask questions and enjoy complimentary refreshments   \nCall Dane McKittrick at 6307779037 with questions or to register\, or register online through the link below! \n  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://forms.gle/2Byxzn3JyB5fsPYH9″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register Here!” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image 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CREATED:20221011T223903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T223903Z UID:11138-1665828000-1665835200@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Oceana Conservation District – Intro to Agroforestry Seminar : October 15th\, 10:00am-12:00pm DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event Title (Autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5\,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ 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Agroforestry is the integration of trees and shrubs with crop and animal production systems. These systems focus primarily on soil health\, water quality and the diversification of food production systems. Instructor Nathan Ayers will lead a presentation on the five agroforestry systems for West Michigan farms\, forests and landowners. 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United States CATEGORIES:Field Day,In-Person,SI Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OceanaLogo2_web-errzGL.tmp_.jpg GEO:43.5827123;-86.1720408 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Earthscape Farm 4220 E Loop Rd Hesperia MI 49421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4220 E Loop Rd:geo:-86.1720408,43.5827123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221011T223904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T223904Z UID:11141-1666171800-1666180800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:AFT Soil Health Field Day at the Savanna Institute Spring Green Campus DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ 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_module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nAre you a land protection practitioner interested in engaging landowners around soil health? Do you farm and want to build resilience and profitability through soil health? \nJoin American Farmland Trust and Savanna Institute as they introduce the concepts and practices of Soil Health as they are being implemented at Savanna Institute’s new campus in Spring Green\, Wisconsin. Soil health is the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants\, animals\, and humans. Led by Savanna Institute’s Farm Director\, Erik Hagan\, this educational event will cover the 5 principles of soil health while exploring conservation practices on the North Farm. \nWhen: October 19\, 2022 – 9:30 am – 12:00 pm \nWhere: E6828 State Road 60\, Spring Green\, Wisconsin \nPlease register for the event below. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please reach out to adoucette@farmland.org with any questions or special accommodations. \nThis field event is hosted as part of the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership Project\, a project of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program. American Farmland Trust thanks USDA NRCS for their support in this project to advance farmland protection and soil health in the state of Wisconsin. USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer\, and lender. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5\,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://farmland.salsalabs.org/savanna-institute-field-day/index.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register Here!” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][diec_event_page show_location=”on” google_link=”off” venue_phone=”off” venue_weburl=”off” organizer_phone=”off” organizer_email=”off” organizer_weburl=”off” show_weburl=”off” show_add_calendar_button=”on” googlemap=”off” admin_label=”Events Page info (autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/diec_event_page][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4\,1_4\,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4\,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.savannainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ErikHagan.png” title_text=”ErikHagan” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nSince 2005\, Erik has devoted himself to studying\, teaching\, and managing agroecological systems across the country. After receiving a B.S. in Agricultural and Ecological Sciences from The Evergreen State College in 2009\, Erik coordinated the South Puget Sound Small Farms Program with WSU Extension and Mason Conservation District; providing education\, research and farm planning/technical assistance for producers in the region. Erik relocated to Pennsylvania in 2015 to work with the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the Pennsylvania State University while working towards a Master’s in Ecology. His research focused on alternative riparian buffer and water quality management strategies for enhancing ecosystem services within agricultural landscapes. During this time\, Erik developed and managed a diversified agroforestry farm while co-coordinating outreach and training programs on agroforestry opportunities specific to the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. Erik is excited to join the Savanna Institute and the Midwest community in discovering\, developing and promoting resilient and regenerative models of agroecosystems for the Midwest and beyond. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Thank you Sponsors” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nThank you sponsors!\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2\,1_4\,1_4″ admin_label=”Change sponsor images below” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.savannainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/8a16aa22-741f-4b64-a4d1-200c946986a7.jpg” 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ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d2224dcf-958b-4809-a33a-2e7b45233766-o1QJUn.tmp_.jpg GEO:43.2038438;-89.9774 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Farm E6828 State Rd 60 Spring Green 53588 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=E6828 State Rd 60:geo:-89.9774,43.2038438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20220119T160137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T160137Z UID:8800-1666288800-1666296000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Local Food Farmer Caucus Q4 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-q4-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221011T223905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T223905Z UID:11145-1666443600-1666458000@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:The Paul Johnson Center for Land Stewardship Policy Forum DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event Title (Autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5\,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Event Description (Edit this)” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nThe Johnson Center is holding its first policy forum on agriculture and climate sustainability\, focused on advancing private land ethic. \nThe Johnson Center is working with 25 co-sponsoring organizations to convene the forum\, with a plenary session introduced by Senator Tom Harkin(retired) and focusing upon the opportunity to advance a private land ethic in federal policy\, and break-out discussion sections led by leaders from the Johnson Center steering committee and co-sponsoring organizations. \nWhen: October 22nd\, 1:00-5:00 pm \nWhere:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\,2800 University AveDes Moines\, IA 50311 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” title_text=”Fields_Restored_3_edit” admin_label=”Featured image (autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][diec_event_page show_location=”on” google_link=”off” venue_phone=”off” venue_weburl=”off” organizer_phone=”off” organizer_email=”off” organizer_weburl=”off” show_weburl=”off” show_add_calendar_button=”on” googlemap=”off” admin_label=”Events Page info (autofill)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/diec_event_page][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2\,1_4\,1_4″ admin_label=”Change sponsor images below” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/the-paul-johnson-center-for-land-stewardship-policy-forum/ LOCATION:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\, 2800 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paul-Johnson-BIyhe4.tmp_.png GEO:41.601179;-93.654284 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Ave Des Moines IA 50311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2800 University Ave:geo:-93.654284,41.601179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221020T175826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T171700Z UID:11168-1666872000-1666875600@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Grant-writing Workshops for Farmers DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in trying out a new idea on your farm?  Have you thought about applying for a grant but weren’t sure where to start?  On Thursday\, October 27th UW-Madison Extension will host a webinar to introduce farmers and agricultural professionals to grant opportunities in agriculture. \nA farmer who has successfully applied for grants will start the program.  Then a panel including staff from both federal and state grant programs will cover some of the ins and outs of applying for those and other grants.  Programs covered will include USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer-Rancher grants and Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG); and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture’s Buy Local Buy Wisconsin\, Producer-Led Watershed Protection\, and Specialty Crop Block Grants. \nThe webinar will start at noon.  Following the presentations participants are welcome to ask extensive questions of the presenters. \nPeople interested in applying for a grant are strongly encouraged to view a recorded presentation on “Grant-writing 101” at https://go.wisc.edu/226293 before attending the webinar on October 27th. \nPre-registration is required at https://go.wisc.edu/4aq3km. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/grant-writing-workshops-for-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221107T234000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T234000Z UID:11240-1667919600-1667926800@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:Farm to School: Racial Equity Training Session 5- Community Praxis sharing in farm to school 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 5 will focus on answering these questions: \n\nStudents and teams sharing\n\nHow do we utilize our power in our local context to bring about change?\nHow do we utilize collaboration to bring out change? How do we embody anti-racism work in our roles as educators & community members?\nWhat are the policy priorities in your context? URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/farm-to-school-racial-equity-training-session-5-community-praxis-sharing-in-farm-to-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T171500 DTSTAMP:20260506T000729 CREATED:20221107T234001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T234001Z UID:11241-1668009600-1668014100@regenerativeagideanetwork.org SUMMARY:FSLN Network Stewards CoP Calls 2022-2023 DESCRIPTION:The FSLN Network Stewards Community of Practice is for people developing\, leading\, and facilitating networks to meet each other\, exchange knowledge and skills\, and troubleshoot challenges. This CoP meets monthly. URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/fsln-network-stewards-cop-calls-2022-2023/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR