4 Common Mistakes by 1st Time Organic Growers
by Laura Davis and Annie Sholar In this [...]
A preview from our 2024 NOFA Symposium speaker
By: Annie Sholar On March 29th and 30th, the NOFA [...]
No-till Gardens and Farms: Healthy Soil, Heal Climate
An experiential learning packed afternoon suitable to farmers or enthusiastic gardeners seeking to learn and use no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, and promote climate resilience. A perfect time of year to learn and introduce several techniques that build healthy soil. Led by Seeds of Solidarity farmer, co-founder Ricky Baruc, known for his no-till farming successes and invigorating teaching style. Pre-registration required.
Keeping the Soil Covered: Tarps, Cover Crops, Mulch
Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge of Many Hands Organic Farm “aim for the highest possible fertility, a no till scenario, increased soil organic matter, and high nutrient density, disease and insect resistance, and as few weeds as possible.” Sound too good to be true? Join us at a hands-on workshop on their farm to discuss their experience 10 years into no-till management, a bit about their problems with this modality as they have evolved over the years, and the solutions that they have implemented.
Organic Orchard and Berry Management for Whole Farm Health
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Northeast Regional Food Business Center – Quarterly Webinar
Join the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center on Monday, March 25, for a webinar on the launch of new funding streams for producers and TA providers. Hear from two roundtables as panelists discuss regional supply chain needs and how food & farming communities can most effectively and successfully navigate federal and state funding opportunities.
2024 Microscopy Training
CT NOFA is offering microscopy training in 2024. Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following:
2024 Microscopy Training
CT NOFA is offering microscopy training in 2024. Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following:
2024 Microscopy Training
CT NOFA is offering microscopy training in 2024. Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following:
Fertilizing with Urine: Recent Findings from the Rich Earth Institute’s On-Farm Research
Join Rich Earth and three of our farmer partners to learn about urine nutrient reclamation, gain insights from twelve years of research, explore social research findings, and engage in a lively discussion to shape our forthcoming Farmer Guide to Urine Fertilizer.