Link: http://www.npsas.org/events.html#summer2

August 3, 2010
Wimbledon, North Dakota

This tour will include Bethany Prairie Farm, Rain Simulator Demo – S.D. NRCS, Oil Press Demo, and workshops on soil health, cover crops, pastured poultry & more.

Link: http://www.ca.uky.edu/news/?c=n&d=660

August 3-4, 2010
Russellville, Kentucky

The two-day meeting will give dairy producers an opportunity to visit other dairies and learn the latest from UK and Purdue specialists. Dairy specialists from both universities believe Kentucky and Indiana producers share many common challenges and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Presentations will feature nutrient management, synchronization programs and rubber flooring.

Link: http://pasafarming.org/our-work/educational-outreach/2010-field-days-and-intensive-learning-programs/capturing-sunshine-solar-energy-on-the-farm

August 5, 2010
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

This workshop will introduce participants to solar electric and heating systems from the inside out.

Link: http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/training/annual-conference/index.php

August 5-8, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia

The ACGA Membership Conference brings together hundreds of individuals from across the United States, Canada, and abroad, who are engaged in all aspects of gardening and greening. The conference includes hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, a film festival, and visits to parks, school gardens, and community gardens.

Link: http://www.seattleglobaljustice.org/2010/07/join-the-food-fight-farm-bill-workshop-august-8/

August 8, 2010
Seattle, Washington

Through interactive activities participants will learn about how the Farm Bill affects them personally and create a vision for the Farm Bill we want! Guest speakers Ben Burkett, Sue McGann and John Fawcett-Long will help participants understand the basics of the Farm Bill, its impacts on farmers, communities and consumers in WA state, and the struggles to improve the Farm Bill in 2008, including what lessons we can learn from these past efforts to be more effective in 2012.

Link: http://nofavt.org/events/how-make-and-use-biochar

August 8, 2010
Orwell, Vermont

This gathering will teach growers simple methods to acquire biochar and incorporate it in soil.

Link: http://bit.ly/b2D1fB

August 9-11, 2010
Tuskegee, Alabama

To enhance small and limited-resource producers’ ability to raise and market the highest quality animals, Tuskegee University will conduct a three-day Master Goat Producers Certification program. A few of the topics included in the workshop are herd health, biosecurity, quality assurance and reproductive management.

Link: http://www.xerces.org/enewsletter/iashortcourse.html

August 10, 2010
Ames, Iowa

This day-long Short Course will equip conservationists, land managers, farm educators, and agricultural professionals with the latest science-based approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the trend of pollinator decline, especially in heavily managed agricultural landscapes.

Link: http://www.empirefarmdays.com/

August 10-12, 2010
Seneca Falls, New York

Empire Farm Days provides farmers with take-home value from cost-saving ideas to a look at the latest technology and techniques for farm management, whether you are a dairy, livestock, crops, maple or equine producer.

Link: http://www.sustainable-agricultural-partnerships-2010.com/

August 10-11, 2010
San Francisco, California

The 4th in a global series of Sustainable Agriculture Summits hosted by American Business Conferences, and sister company London Business Conferences, this is now an established forum where incisive and detailed strategies on how to measure and reduce water and carbon impacts throughout the agricultural supply chain are formulated.

Link: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=4011

August 11, 2010
Atlanta, Illinois

If you are considering adding a hoophouse, have already decided to add a one, or already have one, come to the Hoophouse Field Day at PrairiErth Farm to learn, ask questions, or share what you know. We will spend the morning in the hoophouse learning the basics hoophouse design and construction and how a hoophouse can benefit any farming operation.

Link: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2010/06172010.html

August 11, 2010
Orlando, Florida

Attendees of this year’s summit will hear about various feedstocks and technologies for renewable energy production, challenges relating to project financing, permitting and infrastructure, and state and federal energy policy.

Link: http://www.indianaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=584&yr=2010

August 12, 2010
South Bend, Indiana

This session will feature Jamie Scott from J.A. Scott Farms to lead the discussion and answer technical questions about the specific methods of planting cover crops.

Link: http://www.holisticmanagement.org/store//page9.html

August 12-13, 2010
Bastrop, Texas

Participants will learn how to prepare for drought, what action steps to take when drought conditions exist and why they will recover quickly when rain returns. Improved drought management will help increase land health, as well as alleviate financial and mental stress. Farmers and ranchers will learn new ways to stay in business during these challenging environmental and economic times without compromising the business they have spent many years developing.

Link: http://www.mvc-sa.com/

August 12-13, 2010
Champaign, Illinois

This conference will provide valuable, science-based information to veterinarians serving clients that produce and market natural and organic food animals. The conference is open to any veterinarian, veterinary student, or veterinary graduate student looking for an open exchange of information regarding sustainable, organic agricultural principles.

Link: http://www.lincolnu.edu/pages/3084.asp?item=3057

August 13, 2010
Columbia, Missouri

Representatives of federal, state, and non-governmental organizations will discuss the importance and biology of native pollinators in urban, rural, and natural areas. Participants will be introduced to native bee identification and will learn to create habitat for pollinators.

Link: http://oeffa.org/eventprofile.php?eventid=817&sjt=events

August 13, 2010
Piketon, Ohio

Take your knowledge to the next level with this advanced workshop on wine grape production. The day will include a presentation on the Vineyard Expansion Assistance Program (VEAP), discussion on wine grape varieties suited to Southern Ohio, pest monitoring and developing spray programs for control, crop load management, soil and leaf tissue analysis, prediction of crop yield, economics of maintaining a wine grape vineyard, and use of technology to locate best sites for growing grapes.

Link: http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/sb_calendar/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3110

August 14, 2010
Pocantico Hills, New York

Get face-to-face with Stone Barns Center's pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, geese and honeybees! This specialized tour will focus on our animals: how they are raised on pasture; why each breed has been carefully selected for our small farm; and what makes all of our meat products — from fresh eggs to Thanksgiving turkeys — stand apart from the rest.

Link: http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/event/43132/

August 15, 2010
Jacksonville, Oregon

Ranchers will demonstrate proper hoof care techniques and discuss health requirements and vaccination programs, including conventional and herbal treatments.

Link: http://www.nofasummerconference.org/

August 13-15, 2010
Amherst, Massachusetts

This conference will feature 200 workshops on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and much more.

Link: http://www.midwestruralassembly.org/

August 16-17, 2010
South Souix City, Nebraska

Rural community leaders and government officials will gather at the 2010 Midwest Rural Assembly (MRA) to exchange ideas and strategies for rural prosperity. A special area of focus is to identify strategies to attract and retain young people in rural communities. Young rural leaders from Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Kansas will share their priorities. Other leaders will discuss successful examples of increasing rural prosperity through cooperative business models, sustainable energy, local food systems, green job creation, rural teacher training, microenterprise programs, integration of immigrants, rural infrastructure projects and more. Policy discussions will cover federal health care reform, farm policy and broadband policy.

Link: http://nofavt.org/events/processing-chickens-farm-nofa-vt-summer-workshop-series-event

August 17, 2010
Randolph, Vermont

Farmers Brad and Emily Johnson will go over the set-up, procedure, and safety of processing your own birds on the farm or at home. They will then lead the group step-by-step through the whole process.

Link: http://www.midwesternbioag.com/news/fieldday/fieldday08.html

August 17, 2010
Lone Rock, Wisconsin

Presentations on Forages & Forage Quality, Dairy, Raising Calves & Heifers, Corn & Beans, Organic Production, How to Get Started in Biological Farming, Guest Speakers, Field Talks, Forage Plots Farm Walk with Gary Zimmer, Tillage Demos, Booths & More!

Link: http://www.centerforagroforestry.org/pubs/news/news046.asp

August 17, 2010
New Franklin, Missouri

The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry is offering a series of workshops on chestnut production. This workshop will cover Orchard maintenance, weed control, insect scouting, pest management and disease control.

Link: http://kerrcenter.com/joomla/eventlist/details/54-workshop-sustainable-agriculture-summit

August 17, 2010
Stillwater, Oklahoma

This workshop will present information on alternative livestock production systems in Oklahoma.

Link: http://ucanr.org/?calitem=47355

August 18, 2010
San Andreas, California

CalaverasGROWN is a countywide marketing and education program to assist local agricultural producers with marketing their products. The goal is to bring communities together for the support and growth of agriculture, agri-tourism, and preservation of open space in Calaveras County.

Link: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/events/conservation-of-native-pollinators-milwaukee/

August 18, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This day-long workshop will equip conservationists, land managers, educators and agricultural professionals with practical, science-based approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the alarming trend of pollinator decline, especially in heavily managed agricultural landscapes.

Link: http://www.organicfertilizerassociation.org/OFAC_CCA_August_18_2010_Final1.pdf

August 18, 2010
Tulare, California

The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) and California Certified Crop Advisers are hosting a daylong seminar on organic production at the International Agri-Center, Social Hall, Tulare, CA. The seminar features presentations on Weed Control, IPM, Tissue Testing Mycorrhizals, Food Safety, Folar Plant Nutrition, Manure Use, Food Safety, Grower Panel and other subjects.

Link: http://www.federationsoutherncoop.com/

August 20-21, 2010
Epes, Alabama

This is the annual meeting of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. It will include a series of activities to include exhibits; cooperative, agroforestry, and conservation workshops and Agtours. Guest speakers will include Ms. LeAnn Oliver, Deputy Administrator, USDA Cooperative Programs; Mr. Dave White, Chief, NRCS; Mr. Tom Tidwell, Chief, USDA Forest Service, and Mr. Johnathan Coppess, Administrator, Farm Service Agency.

Link: http://www.extension.org/article/28554

August 20, 2010
Webinar

This webinar, given by Sarah Flack, will help you predict the dry matter demand (DMD) of your animals, and walk you through the steps of determining dry matter intake (DMI) from different types of feed, especially from pasture; as well as help you calculate the percent DMI from pasture.