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SUMMARY:Regional Food System Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:USDA Agricultural Marketing Service requests applications for the fiscal year 2021 Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. Approximately $15.3 million will be available. The RFSP supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems. The RFSP focuses on building and strengthening local or regional food economy viability and resilience\, and this includes pandemic response and recovery. Applicants will work with their partners to catalyze the development of local or regional food systems. Applicants will coordinate efforts within the partnership to set priorities\, connect resources and services\, and measure progress towards common goals. RFSP Planning and Design projects range from $100\,000 to $250\,000. Implementation and Expansion projects range from $250\,000 to $1 million. Matching funds of 10% to 25% are required\, depending upon the funding source.\nApplications are due by July 6\, 2021.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/regional-food-system-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Funding Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Montana Organic Association 4M Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:July 6\, 2021\nMalta\, Montana\nMontana Organic Association is presenting this tour at 4M Farms hosted by Cliff and Anna Merriman. The free tour is broken into a morning segment at the farm where the nuts and bolts of organic farming will be discussed including rotations\, cover crops\, livestock integration\, and soil health. The afternoon segment is at the Milk River Pavilion. Learn more about livestock handling from Bill Pelton\, Montana State Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/montana-organic-association-4m-farm-tour/
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SUMMARY:The Link between Woody Biochar\, Forest Industry\, Agriculture\, and Benefits for Different Users
DESCRIPTION:July 8\, 2021\nOnline\nThe Monthly Biochar Webinar that the Forest Service is organizing in partnership with the US Biochar Initiative and The Southern Regional Extension Forestry is “The link between woody biochar\, forest industry\, agriculture\, and benefits for different users.” The presenter is Tom R. Miles\, Director of U.S. Biochar Initiative and President of TR Miles Technical Consultants\, Inc.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/the-link-between-woody-biochar-forest-industry-agriculture-and-benefits-for-different-users/
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SUMMARY:Kernza Field Day: A-Frame Farm
DESCRIPTION:July 8\, 2021\nMadison\, Minnesota\nThis free field tour sponsored by the University of Minnesota is an opportunity for growers\, processors\, businesses\, and others to learn more about Kernza® and its environmental benefits and economic opportunities.  Carmen Fernholz of A-Frame Farm\, has been growing Kernza since 2011. A-Frame Farm manager\, Luke Peterson\, started growing and marketing Kernza in 2018\, and now manages 30+ acres of the UMN variety\, MN-Clearwater. In 2020\, Carmen\, Luke\, and Kernza growers across Minnesota formed a co-op called Perennial Promise Growers Co-op (PPGC). Carmen\, Luke\, and others from PPGC will share the vision for the co-op and how they are working with industry and researchers to grow\, market\, and champion Kernza.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/kernza-field-day-a-frame-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210708T160000
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SUMMARY:Risk Management in a Vegetable Processing Facility: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:July 8\, 2021\nOnline\nJoin NCAT’s Felicia Bell and Alcorn State University’s Interim Farm Manager John Coleman for Part 2 of a discussion about food safety and risk management at Alcorn’s Vegetable Processing Facility. Processing vegetables\, whether washing and bagging fresh greens\, or shelling and packaging peas\, is an excellent way to add value to a crop\, but it comes with its own set of risks that need to be considered in order to ensure food safety. Join them for an in-depth discussion of how Mr. Coleman reduces risk in this type of facility. This workshop is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/risk-management-in-a-vegetable-processing-facility-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Healthy Herds and Flocks
DESCRIPTION:July 8\, 2021\nOnline\nJoin NCAT Livestock Specialists Margo Hale and Linda Coffey for a free\, virtual workshop on small ruminant health. In this workshop\, these experienced producers will share their strategies for selecting and managing healthy\, profitable animals. They also will explain the impact internal parasites have on sheep and goats. Participants will leave the workshop understanding how to recognize and support healthy stock by smart buying\, thoughtful pasture management\, and careful monitoring. There will be plenty of time for questions\, and interaction via chat is encouraged.\nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/building-blocks-for-healthy-herds-and-flocks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T120000
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SUMMARY:Tools for Minimal-Till Market Farming and Diversified Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:July 9\, 2021\nOnline\nThis free virtual field day from Organic Association of Kentucky visits Anna Raines and the crew at Rains and Sun\, a 13-acre Certified Organic diversified vegetable farm. This virtual event (via Zoom) will focus on season extension / protected production (high tunnels\, caterpillar tunnels\, row cover); bed prep (walk-behind tractor and implements\, broadfork); seeding and planting (jang and earthway seeders\, dibbler for transplanting); weeding and cultivating (landscape fabric\, hand tools); irrigation (drip tape\, overhead sprinklers); infrastructure (greenhouse\, packshed)\, and consumable products (seeds\, amendments\, potting media).
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/tools-for-minimal-till-market-farming-and-diversified-vegetables/
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SUMMARY:Elderberry & Elder Flower Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Early July is the perfect time to get outside and smell the elderflowers! Tour Regeneration Acres to learn about elderberry varieties\, best management practices and potential market possibilities for this blossoming crop. We’ll end the tour with farm owner\, Natasha teaching us how to make an elderflower simple syrup. 3:00-5:00 pm CST.\n \nRegeneration Acres is a specialty berry farm located in Northwest Wisconsin and run by Natasha Simeon and her family. The farm’s focus is on perennial berry crops especially elderberries\, producing nursery cuttings and plants as well as berries and berry products. Natasha and family use regenerative agriculture practices to restore the soil health because what is best for the land- and the plants and animals on it- is also what is best for human health.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/elderberry-elder-flower-field-day/
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SUMMARY:Saturn Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:After a checkered history in North America\, black currants are making a strong comeback as a robust crop and nutrition-packed fruit. Visit Saturn Farm\, the largest black currant farm in Illinois to learn about the history of black currants\, their on-farm management\, processing and marketing\, ongoing variety trials and breeding\, and innovative alley cropping practices. Refreshments and bathroom available onsite. This field day is accessible to those with limited mobility.
URL:https://regenerativeagideanetwork.org/event/saturn-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Saturn Farm\, 2797 County Road 1700N\, Ogden\, IL\, United States
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