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Farming-Systems Comparison Shows Organic Yield Gap Decreasing over Time ~ 06/17/18
Economic Impacts of Agriculture and Food Systems Measured in Report ~ 06/15/18
Report Documents Sustainability and Equity in Massachusetts Food System ~ 06/15/18
Cover Crops Don't Deplete Soil Moisture, Clemson Research Shows ~ 06/14/18
Armed to Farm Provides Veterans Training and Networking Opportunity ~ 06/14/18

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Pollinator Conservation Training ~ 07/31/2018
aMAIZEing Organic Field Day ~ 07/19/2018
Blueberry Field Day ~ 07/18/2018
Small Farm School 2018 ~ 07/12/2018
Southwest Research and Outreach Center Organic Field Day ~ 07/11/2018
Caneberry Field Day ~ 07/11/2018
Adapting Grazing Management for Future Needs ~ 06/28/2018
Organic Twilight Tour at Durham Horticulture Farm ~ 06/28/2018

More Upcoming Events...

New York Farmland Protection Implementation Grants ~ DUE 08/31/2018
Frontier Farm Credit Working Here Fund ~ DUE 06/30/2018
Kentucky On-Farm Energy Efficiency Incentives Program ~ DUE 06/29/2018
California Agricultural Water Efficiency Funding ~ DUE 07/27/2018
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program in Indiana ~ DUE 08/17/2018
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant ~ DUE 08/1/2018
Regional Conservation Partnership Program in Iowa ~ DUE 06/15/2018
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health Pilot/Feasibility Projects Program ~ DUE 07/20/2018

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Question of the Week
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How can I manage grasshoppers in my grain crops?
Posted: 06/11/18

How do I treat cytospora canker in peaches?
Posted: 06/04/18

How can I provide nests for wood-nesting bees?
Posted: 05/29/18

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Upcoming Workshops

Conference: Armed to Farm in Montana
NCAT is organizing and conducting this training.
Location: Glendive, Montana
Date: 2018-10-15
Registration Info: This week-long sustainable agriculture training combines classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities to give military veterans an opportunity to transition to a farming life.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/
Posted: 2018-05-25 09:00:16

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Conference: Armed to Farm in Arkansas
NCAT is organizing and conducting this training.
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Date: 2018-10-01
Registration Info: NCAT's week-long sustainable agriculture training combines classroom sessions with farm tours and hands-on activities to give military veterans an opportunity to transition to a farming life.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/
Posted: 2018-06-01 18:11:01

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Conference: Armed to Urban Farm in Washington, DC
NCAT is organizing and conducting this training in partnership with the U.S. Botanic Garden
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Date: 2018-09-10
Registration Info: NCAT's week-long sustainable agriculture training for military veterans includes classroom sessions and hands-on activities on urban farms in the area. Apply by July 13, 2018.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/
Posted: 2018-05-31 16:22:10

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Conference: Pastured and Free-Range Poultry Production
NCAT is a co-sponsor of this event.
Location: Davis, California
Date: 2018-07-12
Registration Info: This one-day workshop provides beginning poultry farmers essential information regarding husbandry practices, housing, records maintenance, biosecurity, and more. The courses will include both lecture and hands-on labs.
Registration Link: ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21362
Posted: 2018-05-25 09:04:47

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Conference: Training on Food Safety and Wildlife Pests in Ag
Topic: Produce Safety
Presenter: Luke Freeman
Location: Perryville, Arkansas
Date: 2018-06-27
Registration Info: This training for Extension Agents takes place at Heifer Ranch. It includes a day on Food Safety Training and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and a day on managing wildlife pests.
Registration Link: https://learn.uaex.edu/ course/view.php?id=1525
Posted: 2018-06-08 16:03:40

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Conference: FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management Workshop in Utah
NCAT is organizing this workshop.
Location: Tremonton, Utah
Date: 2018-06-27
Registration Info: NCAT's Dave Scott and Dr. Whit Stewart, University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist, will teach you about combating Barber Pole worm, FAMACHA eye scoring, creating refugias, genetic selection, and grazing methods that help control parasites.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/events/
Posted: 2018-04-19 21:43:59

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Conference: Using Facebook to Grow Your Farm Business
NCAT is co-sponsoring this webinar with University of Arkansas Extension
Location: Online
Date: 2018-06-21
Registration Info: This webinar with NCAT's Luke Freeman and Ozark Pasture Beef's Lauren Manning will teach you how to set up and manage a Facebook page to help you grow your farm business.
Registration Link: bit.ly/2Jqkd0K
Posted: 2018-06-04 12:34:23

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"Armed To Farm" is Sustainable Agriculture Training For Military Veterans
NCAT has partnered with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, University of Arkansas, Growing Warriors, and other sustainable agriculture organizations to train veterans interested in sustainable agriculture careers.

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Ecological Fisheries and Ocean Farming

World seafood production is increasing, with a large percentage coming from the harvest of fish and shellfish in both wild caught fisheries and aquaculture. As human population increases more pressure will be placed on our oceans for seafood protein. To meet this need, it is crucial that we foster ecological and regenerative systems to produce seafood that reverses the ocean degradation we have caused through overfishing and unsustainable fish farming methods.
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