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USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture ~ 02/19/16
Study Explores Economic Impact of Local Food Operations ~ 02/19/16
Labor4Learning Program Offers Education on Iowa Farms ~ 02/19/16
Software Program Helps Optimize Gleaning Programs ~ 02/18/16
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide Updated ~ 02/18/16
Rapini Provides Natural Food for Overwintering Bees ~ 02/18/16
Database Identifies Plants for Ecosystem Services ~ 02/17/16
USDA Introduces Organic Market News Summary ~ 02/17/16

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Just Food? Forum on Land Use, Rights and Ecology ~ 03/25/2016
Small Farms Winter Webinar: Growing Great Blackberries ~ 03/24/2016
Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference ~ 03/12/2016
Sound and Sensible Organic Certification Outreach Tools ~ 03/16/2016
Sound and Sensible Organic Certification Outreach Tools ~ 02/23/2016
Good Food Festival & Conference ~ 03/24/2016
Unique Fly Control Methods for Organic Dairy Production ~ 03/24/2016
Northwest Pennsylvania Grazing Conference ~ 03/17/2016

More Upcoming Events...

Regional Conservation Partnership Project in Western Lake Erie Basin and St. Joseph River Watersheds ~ DUE 03/18/2016
Nevada Specialty Crop Block Grant ~ DUE 04/13/2016
Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program ~ DUE 04/11/2016
Rhode Island Specialty Crop Grant ~ DUE 03/31/2016
Michigan Specialty Crop Block Grant ~ DUE 03/31/2016
Wisconsin Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants ~ DUE 04/15/2016
California Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program ~ DUE 02/16/2016
New York New Farmer Profit Teams ~ DUE 03/15/2016

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How can I calculate the break-even point on my products to help with pricing?
Posted: 02/16/16

What are the costs and income potential of greenhouse vegetable production per square foot?
Posted: 02/08/16

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Posted: 02/01/16

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Upcoming Workshops

Conference: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
Topic: Greenhouse Design and Management
Presenter: Chris Lent
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Date: 2016-03-12
Registration Info: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector.
Registration Link: urbanfarminginstitute.org/2nd-annual-massachusetts-farming-conference/
Posted: 2016-02-18 12:35:25

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Conference: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
Topic: Investing in Your Farm: Decisions on Infrastructure, Tools, and More
Presenter: Andy Pressman
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Date: 2016-03-12
Registration Info: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector.
Registration Link: urbanfarminginstitute.org/2nd-annual-massachusetts-farming-conference/
Posted: 2016-02-18 12:34:21

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Conference: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
Topic: Season Extension and Winter Growing
Presenter: Chris Lent
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Date: 2016-03-12
Registration Info: Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector.
Registration Link: urbanfarminginstitute.org/2nd-annual-massachusetts-farming-conference/
Posted: 2016-02-18 12:31:41

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Conference: California Small Farm Conference
Topic: Pastured Livestock Production on Small Farms
Presenter: Pamela Wolfe
Location: Sacramento, California
Date: 2016-03-08
Registration Info: This is a workshop in the "Production" track. The conference offers more than 25 workshops, as well as speakers and field courses.
Registration Link: www.californiafarmconference.com/
Posted: 2016-02-17 11:36:35

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Conference: California Small Farm Conference
Topic: Soil Health and Function: Farmers Investing in Soils for Climate Change
Presenter: Rex Dufour
Location: Sacramento, California
Date: 2016-03-07
Registration Info: This is one of more than 25 workshops offered at the California Small Farm Conference.
Registration Link: www.californiafarmconference.com/
Posted: 2016-02-17 11:34:44

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Conference: California Small Farm Conference
Topic: Field Course #1: Conservation on the Farm Field
Presenter: Rex Dufour
Location: Sacramento, California
Date: 2016-03-06
Registration Info: This Field Course will highlight some of the innovative practices which California farmers are implementing to conserve soil, water, and wildlife. The 29th California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering for small-scale farmers, ranchers, and farmers market managers.
Registration Link: www.californiafarmconference.com
Posted: 2016-02-01 08:33:41

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Conference: Farm Foundations: Planning for Success
NCAT is partnering with Growing Warriors, Williamson Health and Wellness Center, and Refresh Appalachia to host this series.
Location: Williamson, West Virginia
Date: 2016-03-05
Registration Info: This workshop series is for military veterans and socially disadvantaged farmers. The workshop will focus on whole-farm planning, business management, and starting a sustainable farming operation. There is no cost, but space is limited.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/
Posted: 2016-02-09 12:16:23

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Conference: Planning for Success: Growers' and Producers' Entrepreneurship Workshop
NCAT is helping to organize this workshop.
Location: Anaconda, Montana
Date: 2016-03-04
Registration Info: This is the final day of a multi-day workshop, featuring panel discussions organized by NCAT's Tammy Howard.
Registration Link: is.gd/FTn4ff
Posted: 2016-02-09 12:07:24

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Conference: Soil Born Farms Course
Topic: Plant Science and Botany
Presenter: Thea Rittenhouse
Location: Rancho Cordova, California
Date: 2016-03-02
Registration Info: Participants will learn about plant physiology, nomenclature and basic plant reproduction.
Registration Link: bit.ly/1X8EBku
Posted: 2016-02-05 10:48:15

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Conference: MOSES Organic Farming Conference
Topic: Growing Poultry Feed with Methionine
Presenter: Kevin Ellis
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date: 2016-02-27
Registration Info: The largest event in the U.S. about organic and sustainable farming features keynotes, workshops, Organic University, and much more.
Registration Link: mosesorganic.org/conference/
Posted: 2016-02-17 11:38:09

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Conference: Planning for Success: Growers' and Producers' Entrepreneurship Workshop
Topic: Marketing and Developing a Marketing Plan
Presenter: Tammy Howard
Location: Anaconda, Montana
Date: 2016-02-25
Registration Info: The Planning for Success workshop offers a robust business-development program for direct-market sales, based on the 'Planning for On-Farm Success' curriculum, developed with the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition (CFAC) of Missoula County.
Registration Link: is.gd/FTn4ff
Posted: 2016-02-09 12:05:52

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Conference: Making Energy Work for Your Small Business or Agricultural Operation
Topic: Energy Efficiencies
Presenter: Vicki Lynne
Location: Helena, Montana
Date: 2016-02-23
Registration Info: This workshop explores financing options including the REAP program and how to apply. Advanced registration is required.
Registration Link: donna.wyatt@mt.usda.gov
Posted: 2016-02-08 11:02:18

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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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Sustainable Producer Spotlight

An opportunity for sustainable producers from around the country to show off their operations and talk about their philosophy of sustainable agriculture.

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These tools enable food hub planners and managers to evaluate the viability and financial performance of a hypothetical or existing food hub for up to three years, as well as exploring an unlimited number of "what if" scenarios.

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