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Calendar of EventsMarketing and Food Systems Workshop April 1, 2010 This workshop will feature short presentations by leaders of projects funded by the Leopold Center's Marketing and Food Systems Initiative and the Value Chain Partnership project. 2010 Pasture Poultry Seminar April 3, 2010 2010 Annual Pastured Poultry program. This year Charles Ritch of Goose Pond Farm in Hartselle, AL is the featured speaker. He and his family run a diversified livestock operation and will discuss their poultry operation. He will discuss their brooding, nutrition management, predator control, pasture systems, processing and marketing. The program will include a tour of the farm and the licensed and inspected poultry slaughter shop. Cost: $50 per person, or $90 for two, if registered by March 20th. For more information contact: Urban Soils Workshop April 3, 2010 Learn the basics of urban soils on residential lots at this hands-on workshop. We'll explore soil texture and structure and why they are important, along with methods of improving your soil's capacity to support life. East Coast Agritourism Webinar Series March 2, 9, 16, 30 & April 6, 2010 This exciting, interactive webinar series includes five different sessions designed to provide an overview of important information related to agritourism. Plant Your Garden Workshop April 7, 2010 Attend this hands-on class and learn how to build your soil organically for optimal production. Learn which amendments and fertilizers will help you grow vibrant and nutritious crops. The class covers seed sowing, thinning, transplanting, and season extension techniques with an emphasis on space saving strategies for urban gardeners. Farm to Cafeteria Workshop April 7, 2010 Come and join others like yourself who want to learn how to bring wholesome, locally grown foods into K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, and other institutions within Minnesota. This networking and planning workshop aims to inspire and inform farmers, distributors, food service directors, schools, institutions, parents, school board members, administrators, teachers, wellness committees, rural and economic development specialists, Extension educators, Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) coordinators, non-governmental organizations, and other community experts to build support for Farm to School in the Minnesota. Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference April 8-10, 2010 The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s annual training, networking and inspirational event for those involved with private and public land conservation. Rotational Grazing Webinar April 8, 2010 Join Rachel Gilker and Jenn Colby of the UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture's Pasture Program for a practical primer on pasturing. Jenn and Rachel will outline rotational grazing fundamentals for success, including soil testing, plant growth, grazing infrastructure, animal behavior and calculating pasture forage for your animals. Massachusetts Organic Gardening Workshop Day April 10, 2010 NOFA/Mass presents its third annual Statewide Spring Organic Gardening Day. On April 10, there will be organic gardening workshops in every region of the state. These workshops are all led by experienced gardening educators, and they are intended to meet the tremendous resurgence of energy and action for backyard and community gardening. Youth Sustainability Confabs March 27 and April 10, 2010 If you are a college student, teenager, young farmer or aspiring farmer, environmental activist - or just a regular person under 35 who cares about sustainability issues and thinks the future is an exciting, yet slightly scary place, you need to attend the Youth Sustainability Confab! Livestock Harvesting and Marketing Workshop April 6 & 14, 2010 Livestock harvesting and marketing workshops will be held in north and south Louisiana for county agents, agriculture professionals, and livestock producers across the state. These are important topics to ensure compliance with regulations as more farmers transition to home harvest, processing and marketing of meat from their grass fed cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens. Carbon Sequestration in Urban Ecosystems Workshop April 14, 2010 Leading world experts, key academic researchers, public opinion and thought leaders, carbon offset programmers, elected officials and others involved in terrestrial carbon sequestration will present at this conference. Interactive discussions with attendees will be led by Dr. Rattan Lal with The Ohio State University. Beekeeping Workshop April 12-15, 2010 Learn the basics of beekeeping. Our three day introductory beekeeping course will cover basic bee biology, hive management, equipment needed to build and start a bee hive, plus hands on work of building and assembling bee boxes and frames. We will also suit up and open existing hives and install a new colony of bees. Developing Food Policy Conference April 16-17, 2010 The aim of our conference, Developing Food Policy, is to help participants bring about patterns of food production that honor the universal right to food, the health and well-being of communities, and the preciousness of natural resources. The conference will bring together leading policymakers, scholars, activists, students, and farmers to discuss strategies for achieving food systems guided by those values. Southeastern Sheep and Goat Seminar April 17, 2010 This will be a day long event with nine workshops to choose from, covering topics such as goat ethics, basic herd health, parasite information, fiber animal production, kidding issues, AI, reproduction, embryo transfers, farm performance, and herd management, as well as offering vendors, food, camaraderie, and fun. Small Equipment for Farmers and Gardeners April 17, 2010 If you've always dreamed of driving a tractor or fixing your lawn mower all by yourself, this is the workshop for you! We’ll show you how in this on-tractor experience. Our machinery-savvy experts will explain how to take care of your lawn and gardening equipment so you prolong its working life to the max. You will learn to operate all types of small equipment, as well as receive tips for troubleshooting and basic maintenance. Small Ruminant Integrated Parasite Control Workshop April 21, 2010 Controlling gastrointestinal nematodes in their animals represents the biggest challenge facing small-ruminant producers worldwide. Participants will learn about the biology of the gastrointestinal nematodes, where we are and why, a quick review of dewormers, and how to integrate smart drenching, FAMACHA© and pasture management for more effective control. Wood-Based Biofuel Conference April 22-23, 2010 The LSU AgCenter has announced a conference on wood-based biofuels, biomass and bioenergy for utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, forest land managers and owners, pulp and paper industry professionals and policymakers. The program will feature issues and topics ranging from the fundamentals of wood-based fuels and energy products to applied, real-world cases and examples from practitioners. Small Wood Conference April 20-22, 2010 SmallWood 2010 provides state-of-the-art information on small-tree utilization and fosters peer-to-peer learning. The conference is designed for researchers, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users. It will feature sessions on biomass energy, small-tree utilization, marketing, business and current policy issues, as well as field tours. Sheep and Goat Marketing Conference April 24, 2010 The Marketing Sheep & Goats for Meat Production Conference will focus on available marketing channels for sheep and goats; the type of animals desired for various markets and seasons; and how to evaluate animals based on health, growth, body condition and other factors. Living on the Land Workshop March 2-April 24, 2010 Every spring, the small farms team offers this eight-week course designed to supply landowners with basic agricultural information to enable to be good stewards of their 40 acre (or less) tract. National Organic Standards Board Meeting April 26-29, 2010 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will meet April 26-29. NOSB committees will present recommendations to the full board for a vote concerning the use or prohibition of several substances. Production and Inventory Management Tools for Small Meat Processors and Marketers Webinar April 27 This is the latest Webinar hosted by the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network. To log in, go to this website 10 minutes prior to start time: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/nichemeat/ Ecological Restoration Workshop April 30-May 2, 2010
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