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We have information about on-farm food safety, what is the Food Safety Modernization Act (also known as FSMA) and how it applies to you as well as links to related publications and videos.

Cover Crops in Montana:
See How They Work

July 28, 2017
Boulder, Montana

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Up-to-Date Information on Organic Fire Blight Management Posted ~ 07/25/17
Plant Breeding Summit Proceedings Available ~ 07/25/17
Market Farmers Discuss Weed Control Methods ~ 07/25/17
Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Projects Announced ~ 07/24/17
Minnesota Study Assesses Benefits of Bale Grazing ~ 07/24/17

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Rotational Grazing Clinic ~ 08/25/2017
Purdue's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Tour: Goat Milk Stuff ~ 08/26/2017
Central Lakes College Agriculture and Energy Center Field Day ~ 08/25/2017
Soil Health for Profitability & Resilience ~ 08/25/2017
Agricultural Diversification Research Tour ~ 08/17/2017
Organic Variety Trials Field Day ~ 08/24/2017
In Her Boots: Market Farming in Suburbs ~ 08/24/2017
Multiple Benefits of Prairie Buffers Field Day ~ 08/24/2017

More Upcoming Events...

Western North Carolina Agricultural Options ~ DUE 11/14/2017
Minnesota Value Added Grants ~ DUE 09/20/2017
Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program for Region 10 ~ DUE 07/26/2017
Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program ~ DUE 10/2/2017
FACT Workshop Scholarships for Livestock & Poultry Farmers ~ DUE 09/30/2017
California Healthy Soils Program Technical Assistance Providers Funding ~ DUE 07/20/2017
New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program ~ DUE 09/22/2017
Western SARE Professional Development Program ~ DUE 11/1/2017

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I purchased a farm that struggled with foot rot within their sheep flock. How long will it take the foot rot organism to leave the ground?
Posted: 07/24/17

How can I identify the disease that is affecting my apples?
Posted: 07/17/17

How can I build soil health in an organic hayfield?
Posted: 07/10/17

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Upcoming Workshops

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/register.php
Posted: 2017-07-17 07:22:03

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Conference: 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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Conference: Diversification
NCAT's Small-Scale Intensive Farm Training Program presents this workshop.
Location: Butte, Montana
Date: 2017-08-15
Registration Info: This free afternoon workshop is presented at NCAT's SIFT farm by Andrew Coggins.
Registration Link: sift.ncat.org/calendar.php
Posted: 2017-07-14 17:34:38

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Conference: Small Farms Initiative Conference
Presenter: Robert Maggiani, Justin Duncan, and Kevin Ellis
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Date: 2017-08-14
Registration Info: The Small Farms Initiative at Texas State University is holding its August Conference. The event is free but requires pre-registration.
Registration Link: www.smallproducersinitiative.txstate.edu/Workshop.html
Posted: 2017-07-25 12:50:22

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Conference: NOFA Summer Conference Veteran Farmer Mixer
NCAT and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project host this session.
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
Date: 2017-08-12
Registration Info: Sign up for lunch and a veteran farmer networking session from 12�1 pm Learn more about opportunities for veteran farmers and NCAT's Armed to Farm training program.
Registration Link: www.tfaforms.com/4620169
Posted: 2017-07-05 08:31:58

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Conference: NOFA Summer Conference
Topic: http://nofasummerconference.org/2017-friday-workshops/
Presenter: Lee Rinehart
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
Date: 2017-08-11
Registration Info: This workshop at the NOFA Summer Conference will give farmers guidelines for writing or updating their own grazing plan with tips for adjusting to the changing needs of their operation.
Registration Link: nofasummerconference.org/2017-friday-workshops/
Posted: 2017-07-16 17:30:04

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Conference: Produce Safety Workshop
NCAT is partnering with National Young Farmers Coalition and others to produce this event.
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Date: 2017-08-10
Registration Info: The National Young Farmers Coalition, in partnership with the National Farmers Union, is offering workshops to help familiarize young and beginning farmers with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). When FSMA goes into effect in 2018, all fruit and vegetable producers will be subject to Produce Safety Rule regulations. NCAT's Luke Freeman will be presenting.
Registration Link: org2.salsalabs.com/o/7323/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=85986
Posted: 2017-05-31 20:52:53

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Conference: Battle Ground to Breaking Ground
Topic: ATTRA Veterans Resources and Getting Started in Farming
Presenter: Justin Duncan
Location: Dallas, Texas
Date: 2017-08-05
Registration Info: This workshop helps veterans and others learn about the process and resources for starting an agriculture business.
Registration Link: txagrability.tamu.edu/workshops/
Posted: 2017-07-06 07:11:08

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Conference: FAMACHA and Integrated Parasite Management
NCAT is organizing this workshop.
Location: Whitehall, Montana
Date: 2017-08-05
Registration Info: Dave Scott, NCAT agriculture specialist and owner of Montana Highland Lamb, will teach you about combating Barber Pole Worm, FAMACHA eye scoring, creating refugias, and grazing methods that help control parasites.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/events/
Posted: 2017-07-03 07:45:30

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Conference: Armed to Farm in New York State
NCAT and Cornell Small Farms Program are organizing and presenting this training
Location: Queensbury, New York
Date: 2017-07-31
Registration Info: This week-long training program gives veterans an opportunity to see sustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises and examine farming as a viable career. Applications are due by June 23, 2017.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/#ATF_ME_17
Posted: 2017-05-30 12:46:19

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Conference: Cover Crops in Montana: See How They Work
NCAT and NRCS are organizing this workshop.
Location: Boulder, Montana
Date: 2017-07-28
Registration Info: Join NCAT Specialist Dave Scott, Kate Vogel of North 40 Ag, and NRCS specialists for a workshop on cover crops and livestock grazing at Chris and Sandy Carey's ranch. The Careys will share information about their multi-species cover crop trial.
Registration Link: www.ncat.org/events/
Posted: 2017-06-20 11:48:06

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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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In this video, our expert staff members introduce ATTRA's resources and mission.

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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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