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NCAT presents a free, on-farm training August 22, 2017,in Kalispell, Montana. Find more information at: https://www.ncat.org/events/
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The Latest Sustainable Agriculture Eventsfrom around the U.S.
- Pastured Livestock Research Group: Boosting Land and Feed Efficiency ~ 08/30/2017
- The National Cattle Comfort Advisor: a Tool for Managing Heat and Cold Stress ~ 09/7/2017
- Benefits of the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Workshop ~ 09/19/2017
- Crop Intensive: Brassicas ~ 09/10/2017
- Pecan 201 Workshop ~ 09/7/2017
- Upstate Regional Farm Tour ~ 09/5/2017
- Oklahoma Market Garden School ~ 08/29/2017
- South Carolina Farm to Institution Summit ~ 09/19/2017
- More Upcoming Events...
- 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
- Grants to Provide Technical Assistance for Alternative Manure Management Program Applicants in California ~ DUE 08/16/2017
- Wisconsin Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program ~ DUE 09/25/2017
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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
⇒ More WorkshopsConference: 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/register.php
Posted: 2017-07-17 07:22:03
⇒ More WorkshopsConference: 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
⇒ More WorkshopsConference: 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
⇒ More WorkshopsConference: Farm-Based Food Safety Training in Montana
NCAT is organizing this training.
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Date: 2017-08-22
Registration Info: This free workshop is designed for fresh-produce growers who want to enter into wholesale markets that may require a food safety plan, or for producers who are curious about the Food Safety Modernization Act or will require a GAP audit.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/events/
Posted: 2017-08-01 08:27:03
⇒ More WorkshopsConference: Armed to Farm Veteran Training
NCAT and United Farmer Veterans of Maine are organizing and conducting this training.
Location: Bangor, Maine
Date: 2017-08-21
Registration Info: This week-long training allows veterans and their spouses to experience sustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises and explore career opportunities in agriculture. Applications are due by July 12, 2017.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/#ATF_ME_17
Posted: 2017-05-30 12:42:56
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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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Popular & Updated Publications
- ATTRA Grazing Planning Manual and Workbook
- Whiteflies - Botanical Control Formulations
- Grazing Plan Worksheet: Forage Production and Grazing Demand
- Pawpaw—A "Tropical" Fruit for Temperate Climates
- Tips for Selling at Farmers Markets (Vietnamese language version) Gợi Ý Khi Bán Hàng Tại: Chợ Nông Sản
- Cover Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas
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Webinars and Other Videos
- It's More Than Getting the Wool Off
- Food Safety — A Farmer's Perspective
- Connecting with Institutional Markets: Strategies and Programs for Producers
- Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas
- FAMACHA Out West
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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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About ATTRA
In this video, our expert staff members introduce ATTRA's resources and mission.
Our ATTRA toll-free English language hotline is at
800-346-9140 and the Spanish-language ATTRA hotline
is at 800-411-3222. Call for expert advice.
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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?
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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.
ATTRA - A National Sustainable Agriculture Assistance Program - is developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). Visit the NCAT website for more information on our other sustainable agriculture and energy projects.
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