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NCAT strives to make our information available to everyone who needs it. If you are a limited-access or low-income farmer and find that one of our publications is just not in your budget, please call 800-346-9140.

Growers: NCAT seeks your feedback about crop insurance

The National Center for Appropriate Technology is studying attitudes about crop insurance, in order to plan educational efforts and make recommendations to the USDA. Take a confidential 20-minute survey (on a computer, smart phone, or other mobile device) at www.ncat.org/cropinsurance. Help shape recommendations to the USDA. A $20 honorarium is offered to early responders.

Texas Hispanic Farmer and Rancher Conference

September 14-15, 2017
McAllen, Texas
Register at texashispanic.ncat.org/register.php

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Calendar of Events

The Latest Sustainable Agriculture Events
from around the U.S.

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Professor Identifies Agroecology as More Viable than GMOs for Feeding the Hungry ~ 08/22/17
Young Farmers Conference Registration Lottery to Begin ~ 08/22/17
Adding Agricultural Waste Increases Biomass in Costa Rican Forest ~ 08/22/17
Illinois Agricultural Advisory Council to Promote Humane Farming ~ 08/21/17
OFRF Releases Priorities for Next Grant Cycle ~ 08/21/17

More Breaking News...

Livestock Options Workshop ~ 09/23/2017
Dried Flower Production ~ 09/23/2017
Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium ~ 09/23/2017
Postharvest Handling Webinar ~ 09/13/2017
Eastern Triangle Farm Tour ~ 09/23/2017
Graze River Country Pasture Walk ~ 09/23/2017
Cheesemaking and Homestead Tour ~ 09/23/2017
Land Institute Prairie Festival ~ 09/22/2017

More Upcoming Events...

Northeast SARE Partnership Grants ~ DUE 10/17/2017
Texas Young Farmer Grant ~ DUE 09/20/2017
New York Farmers Market Managers Conference Scholarship ~ DUE 09/25/2017
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund ~ DUE 12/31/2017
Minnesota Farm to School and Farm to Early Care and Education Grants ~ DUE 11/16/2017
Montana Growth Through Agriculture ~ DUE 11/15/2017
Chasing Genius Challenge ~ DUE 08/15/2017
California Healthy Soils Program ~ DUE 09/19/2017

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Question of the Week
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I am new to pastured poultry egg production. Should I choose day-old chicks or started pullets?
Posted: 08/21/17

What soap is safe to use on organic food crops for insect control?
Posted: 08/14/17

What rabbit breeds are best for meat production?
Posted: 08/07/17

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Upcoming Workshops

Conference: Armed to Farm Veteran Training
NCAT is organizing and conducting this training.
Location: Charlo, Montana
Date: 2017-10-09
Registration Info: NCAT's week-long training gives military veterans and their spouses an opportunity to see sustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises and examine farming as a viable career. Applications are due by August 18, 2017.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/
Posted: 2017-08-11 07:23:23

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Conference: Texas Hispanic Farmer and Rancher Conference
NCAT and NRCS are offering this conference.
Location: McAllen, Texas
Date: 2017-09-14
Registration Info: The conference will focus on practical conservation methods and new marketing opportunities, with a strong lineup of expert speakers, a trade show, and visits to area farms and ranches.
Registration Link: texashispanic.ncat.org
Posted: 2017-07-17 07:22:03

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Conference: SIFT Farm Variety Trials
NCAT's Small-Scale Intensive Farm Training Program presents this event.
Location: Butte, Montana
Date: 2017-09-05
Registration Info: The SIFT Farm is always growing new varieties and will feature the tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables that performed best and taste best at this free annual event.
Registration Link: sift.ncat.org/calendar.php
Posted: 2017-08-01 08:23:30

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Conference: Dig In Food & Farming Festival
Topic: Backyard Gardening and Organic Pest Control
Presenter: Luke Freeman
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Date: 2017-08-25
Registration Info: NCAT's Luke Freeman presents at this event celebrating local food, farms and gardens in Northwest Arkansas.
Registration Link: www.facebook.com/Dig.In.NWA/
Posted: 2017-08-13 15:41:56

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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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New Kindle Resources

The ATTRA catalog on Amazon includes publications ranging from organic production of apples, garlic, tomatoes, and other crops to building a micro-hydro system and crop insurance for small, diversified, and organic producers.

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New Podcasts!
ATTRA: Voices from the Field

Voices from the Field podcasts are the newest way to access our sustainable-agriculture expertise. If you would like to suggest a subject for a podcast or just need help with a sustainable-agriculture question, please contact us through our Ask an Ag Expert feature.

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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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Montana Governor's Food Summit

Montanans who care about the issues pertaining to local food had a chance to come together, share information, and strategize about the next 10 years of working to build the state's food economy. The Grow Montana Food Policy Coalition and other partners, including the Montana Governor's Office, Montana Department of Agriculture, and Montana State University, held the 2016 Governor's Local Food and Agriculture Summit in October.

Watch videos of keynote speakers Fred Kirschenmann and Michael Shuman.

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On-Farm Food Safety and FSMA

What is the Food Safety Modernization Act (also known as FSMA) and does it apply to me?

If you operate a farm business that grows and sells fresh produce—and/or processes, packs, manufactures, or holds food, your business may be affected by FSMA. Some businesses may not be affected at all, some may be affected by one rule, and some may be affected by both rules.
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