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…
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Journeyperson Year-Long Farmer Program
*Year-long program* *November start date TBD* The Journeyperson Program is geared for farmers in the Southern Appalachian region who've been in business independently for at least 3 years. As farmers push into years 4 and 5 , they have a sense of what their business is, what marketing channels they have, and what kinds of income and expenses they experience. In addition, they have a solid foundation of production experience. The JP program is designed to help farmers take the…
Find out more »October 2021
Farm Beginnings® Year-Long Farmer Training
*This is a year long program, starting October 24th and ending September 2022* The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. Farm Beginnings will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. Farm Beginnings is designed for new and prospective farmers who want to plan a profitable farm business. Classes…
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Beginning Shepherd Series
November 3, 2021 – March, 2022, Beginning Shepherd Series Attend individual sessions for $20 each (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady or Washington Counties), $25 for all other residents. Attend all five sessions for $80 (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady or Washington Counties), $100 for all other residents. For more information, contact Ashley Pierce at (518) 649-0267 or arp253@cornell.edu. Register: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=138 Join us for our Beginning Shepherd Series! We’ll cover everything from the infrastructure you’ll need on the farm, what…
Find out more »Cut Flower Grower Meeting Series
Nov. 17, 2021 - Feb. 9, 2022, Cut Flower Grower Meeting Series Online via Zoom All sessions begin at 1:00 PM, duration may vary. Cost: Part One, $25 for all Part One sessions Part Two, $25 for all Part Two sessions Part One and Part Two, $40 Six online sessions on various aspects of Cut Flower cultivation and Cut Flower Business, plus a bonus session on Farm Resilience. For more information and to register: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=139 Part One, November &…
Find out more »Greenhouse Grower Meeting Series
Nov. 18, 2021 - Jan. 27, 2022, Greenhouse Grower Meeting Series Online via Zoom All sessions begin at 1:00 PM, duration may vary. Cost: Part One, $25 for all Part One sessions Part Two, $25 for all Part Two sessions Part One and Part Two, $40 For more information and to register: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=140 Five online sessions on various aspects of Greenhouse Management. Part One, November & December 2021 November 18, 2021 – Session One 1:00 – 1:20 PM - Highlights…
Find out more »December 2021
THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT
Our mission is to provide FARMER FIRST education, training and networking assistance to increase soil health and function, quality of life and ROI. We envision that through community support and producer empowerment we can improve generational family farming and ranching while regenerating the lands on which they operate. THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT provides an expected 500 farmers, rural landowners, and ag Industry members with a ground-up educational experience. While many conferences inspire and teach, THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT encourages…
Find out more »Holiday Herbs with Dinner in Minutes
Learn how to reduce your cooking time in half by using the electric pressure cooker to prepare holiday meals. In addition, learn how to use herbs and spices to reduce sodium in your diet along with holiday decorating ideas. The registration fee is $20.00; please pre-register by November 29th. Participants must register online. This class is limited to 30 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee. COVID-19 Precautions: Masks and social distancing are highly recommended.
Find out more »Managing Milk Price Risk for Dairy Farmers
Registration/online payment: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=147 It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused milk prices to plummet and gradually rebound, during which time a multitude of dairy farmers have utilized Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) as tools to manage milk price risk. Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program invite you to join Farm Business Management Educator, Dayton Maxwell as he hosts David Holck of Farm Service Agency…
Find out more »Iowa Organic Association Annual Meeting Celebration
Join IOA for our 2021 Annual Meeting where organic supporters gather to connect, network, and help strengthen Iowa’s organic community. This year’s program will focus on IOA highlights from 2021 and what’s on the horizon for 2022. We have invited Dr. Joel Gruver to share his organic research and 2021 Field Report. And, a panel of IOA farmer members will discuss the “Impact of organic on the farm and in the community” as our final topic of the evening. We…
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