September 2019
Advanced Tree Climbing School
The Advanced Tree Climbing School is a two-day, hands-on training for individuals who have tree climbing experience and have a desire to learn more about the skills and safety of advanced tree climbing. Attending the event earns participants 12 ISA credit
Find out more »Clean Energy & Climate Initiatives Showcase SUNY Morrisville
Join us at this half-day showcase! Learn how SUNY Morrisville participates in this growing industry, and hear from area professionals about the future of renewable energy.
Find out more »State Fair of Texas
Celebrating 133 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family fun. Themed “Celebrating Texas Creativity,” this year’s exposition kicks off on Friday, September 27 in historic Fair Park. With planning for the big event fully underway, the State Fair team is prepping to bring you more fun and entertainment than ever before.
Find out more »October 2019
Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit
Purdue University along with Wells Fargo Food and Agribusiness are committed to bringing the right issues and the right senior leaders to the table for critical industry discussions at the Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit. The 2019 summit theme revolves around DISRUPTION. Whether it's input supply, food processing or something in between, the changes in what’s demanded by the market are fast-paced. Rapid-fire changes in technology, consumer demands, and new target demographics require long-term and strategic thinking. New competitors…
Find out more »7TH Draft Animal-Power Field Days
The Draft Animal-Power Network is excited to announce their 7th Draft Animal-Power Field Days event will be held this year at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT from October 4-6, 2019. Friday and Saturday programs run from 7:30am to 10pm and Sunday will run from 8am to 1pm. It provides opportunities for young farmers, foresters, loggers, teamsters, animal owners, land owners, and other draft-animal enthusiasts to participate in educational sessions and workshops, watch demonstrations, visit with equipment suppliers and exhibitors, and…
Find out more »Safe Drinking Water Clinic
Over one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania get their drinking water from a private well or spring. This workshop is designed for people who manage one of these private drinking water supplies. We'll cover how to test and protect your well or spring, and when water treatment might makes sense. We will also discuss well and spring system inspection and maintenance so you know how to protect your family, your property, and the groundwater we share. Free water testing…
Find out more »Purdue Agribusiness Marketing Level 2: Strategic Agri-Marketing
Creating an integrated and cohesive marketing strategy has many moving parts. How do you efficiently allocate your company's limited resources with confidence across multiple functions related to your company's marketing plan? Every marketing decision made has implications on the overall marketing strategy. In Agribusiness Marketing Level 2: Strategic Agri-Marketing, you will develop a more strategic approach to marketing, learn to build marketing models with measurable results, and integrate variables that meet both the marketing and financial objectives of your agribusiness.…
Find out more »Homestead Dreams: Design & Plan for Living on Your Land
Homestead Dreams: Design & Plan for Living on Your Land Date: February 16, 2019 and October 12, 2019 Time: 10am-5pm Location: Creekside Farms Education Center, 339 Avery Creek Road, Arden, NC 28704 Cost: $65 Bring your lunch for a group gathering and conversation More Info: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/homestead-dreams/ Facebook Event February: https://www.facebook.com/events/305360426757358/ Facebook Event October: https://www.facebook.com/events/544461786020619/ Description: Homestead Dreams is an entry-level, exploratory workshop designed to help you incorporate small-scale, self-sufficiency and sustainability into all aspects of your life. Regardless of whether…
Find out more »Farm Beginnings Year Long Farmer Training
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program! www.organicgrowersschool.org/farm-beginnings Many skills are required to start a successful farm: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. 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. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions,…
Find out more »Farmland for a New Generation — Ask the Experts
Join us as we “ask the experts” questions related to finding/listing farmland, marketing farmland, creating a lease and setting values for farmland! This workshop series is designed to bring farmland owners and farmland seekers together to network and learn. These workshops will be available in-person with guest speakers, facilitated discussions and time for networking. The dates and topics being covered are: Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8pm — How to Market My Farmland, Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbel (CCE Dutchess County) Tuesday October…
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