January 2021
Green Industry Virtual Forum & Job Fair
Opportunities throughout Massachusetts January through December, 2021 You’re invited ~ it’s free! Various positions available, check virtualforum.mnla.com for more information. Looking for a career in environmental horticulture? The MNLA Green Industry Virtual Job Fair is where landscape, nursery and greenhouse companies connect with individuals looking for jobs in the green industry. This is a win/win opportunity for employers and job seekers. New for 2021: we’ve gone virtual! We are happy to announce a new virtual job fair for this popular event! Connect…
Find out more »March 2021
Basic Poultry Management Workshop
Are you interested in raising chickens? Join us to learn more about basic poultry information to help you get started. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will be hosting a virtual Basic Poultry Management Workshop along with the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program on Tuesday March 9, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 P.M! Topics will include: hatching egg care, breeds, animal care and handling, housing, and health management. There is an admission fee of $5 per person. Use this link to…
Find out more »Farmer-to-Farmer Chat: Non-Profit Farming
Join Future Harvest and several non-profit farmers (and managers) for a collective discussion about the unique challenges and benefits to farming as a 501c3. Are you a farm manager? Volunteer? Board member? How do you navigate running a successful farm while also fulfilling your organization's mission. This event is a facilitated open discussion. Depending on attendance numbers, we will either participate in one large group discussion or head into smaller moderated breakout rooms. Free, suggested $10 donation. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Agronomic Pesticide Update Webinars
Earn pesticide recertification credits from the comfort of your home or office! The Agronomic Pesticide Update webinar offers Pennsylvania commercial, public, and private applicators the opportunity to earn Core (2 credits) and Category (2 credits) towards pesticide recertification.
Find out more »Organic Growers School Spring Conference
The Spring Conference is a one-of-a-kind event that offers workshops on organic growing and sustainable living. Our mission is to provide down-to-earth, practical advice while remaining affordable and accessible. This year we are going virtual and the conference will be accessible to more people than ever before! Run in three segments, the virtual conference takes place over the week of March 13, 2021, starting with a Live Kick-Off Event on March 13th, followed by the release of themed Track Sessions…
Find out more »Holistic Crop Management
This is a 6 Week Series from 3/23/21 through 4/27/21. Organic Growers School is excited to offer this curriculum and training opportunity to Southern Appalachia for a second year in partnership with Certified Naturally Grown. Manage for Your Farm’s Future: Growing a viable farm business is sustained by continuous learning of the land and your products. In this workshop series, growers across Southern Appalachia and beyond will gain tools to manage their crop production for whole-farm success. Regionally Specific Tools:…
Find out more »Greenhouse Weed Management Virtual IPM Workshop - Online
Online via Zoom, 1:00 PM—2:30 PM EST (including check-in for DEC credits) Limited to 10 participants in each session. Please sign up for only one session – the material presented on each session date is identical. Cost: $20/person residing in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Washington Counties. $25/per person residing elsewhere in NYS. 1 NYS DEC credit approved in each of these Categories: 3a, 24, and 25, for a total of three credits. Because DEC credits can be earned…
Find out more »Organic Gardening Series
We’ve expanded our Gardening Series to cover three seasons! All classes will be fully ONLINE. Our Gardening Series will feature 2 classes for each season: Spring, Summer & Fall. You can purchase each season individually, or buy all three for a discounted rate. Register here: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/gardening-series/ Spring March 29th and April 5th, 2021 6:00-7:30pm EST Topics: Site planning, Preparing a bed for planting, Seeds versus Starts, How to sow seeds and transplant starts, Crops for Spring, Tool Show and Tell, Soil…
Find out more »April 2021
Greenhouse Disease Management and Fungicide Use Virtual IPM Workshop
Online via Zoom 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST (including check-in for DEC credits) Cost: $20/person residing in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Washington Counties. $25/per person residing elsewhere in NYS 1 NYS DEC credit approved in each of these Categories: 3a, 24, and 25 for a total of 3 credits. Because DEC credits can be earned for this class, participants cannot share a computer. Presenter: Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University, Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center…
Find out more »August 2021
Empire Farm Days
Empire Farm Days is the place to find everything you need for your agricultural enterprise and for rural living. Exhibitors are ready to talk with you about your equipment needs, best growing practices, animal health products, and ways to enhance your production and operational efficiency.
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