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SUMMARY:Field Day: Value Added Grains Variety Trials: NOFA NY
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Thompson Research Farm for a twilight field trials tour of value added grains. This event will include discussion with David Benscher\, Research Support Specialist of the Cornell/OREI value-added grain project\, Gary Bergstrom\, Cornell Plant Pathology\, Elizabeth Dyck from OGRIN\, and other OREI partners. To bring back economically viable grain production to our region\, this collaboration has focused on adding value to grains in multiple ways: by growing organically\, growing grains with high market potential (specifically heritage and “ancient” wheat)\, and processing grains to create even higher-value products. Robert Perry of NOFA-NY will provide a demonstration of mobile seed cleaning equipment \n\n  \n\n  \nLocation: Thompson Research Farm\, 133 Fall Creek Rd.\, Freeville\, NY 13608 (Tompkins county) \n\nRegistration/Fee: This event is free of charge. \n\nThis program is supported by USDA/OREI and Cornell University \n\nFor a full schedule of events and registration\, visit www.nofany.org/events/field-days.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/field-day-value-added-grains-variety-trials-nofa-ny/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T160000
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SUMMARY:IPM Field Walk: Simple Gifts Farm\, North Amherst
DESCRIPTION:This walk is being given as part of a series from the UMass Extension. Learn to identify and scout fruit and vegetable pests and select integrated pest management strategies that work for you. Walk the fields with Extension Educators and Farmers in Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont to learn how each area and farm is practicing IPM.  Bring a hand lens if you have one. This series is funded in part by a Northeast IPM Center grant. Each field walk includes 2 education credits for certified pesticide applicators. \nJeremy Barker Plotkin and Dave Tepfer are the farmer stewards of the North Amherst Community Farm (NACF)\, a community-owned farmland preservation. The farm integrates vegetable crops and livestock\, and connects NACF members with their food supply through a Community Supported Agriculture program\, many on-farm events\, and a farm store. Farmers in the Simple Gifts apprenticeship program are being trained to scout and monitor crops this year by UMass Extension staff. Come to this field walk to learn how to use pheromone traps to monitor Squash Vine Borer and European Corn Borer\, and learn to scout multiple vegetable crops with UMass Extension staff Ruth Hazzard and Lisa McKeag.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ipm-field-walk-simple-gifts-farm-north-amherst/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140702T170000
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SUMMARY:Building Healthy Soil at Lavoie's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Building Healthy Soil: Exploring Zone-till\, Cover Crops and Mulching \nAre you interested in increasing your operation’s efficiency\, profitability\, and crop yields while building optimum soil health on your farm? Join Us to hear more and see demonstrations of the roller crimper and zone builder in action! Experts from USDA NRCS and UNH Cooperative Extension will discuss: Why good soil health is important and ways to increase your soil’s potential Benefits of zone-till/no-till farming practices\, Utilizing cover crops to achieve optimum soil health\, Nutrient and pest management\, Type and appropriate use of pesticides\, Impact on crops by implementing these practices\, Case studies on how these practices have improved operations\, and Adrien Lavoie will demonstrate the roller crimper and zone builder. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required RSVP: Kerry Rickrode\, HCCD\, kerry.rickrode@nh.nacdnet.net or 673-2409 Ext. 100 by June 27th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-healthy-soil-at-lavoies-farm/
LOCATION:Lavoie’s Farm\, Pine Hill Road\, Hollis\, NH
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140708T160000
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SUMMARY:NRCS Soil Health Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NCRS Soil Health Webinar will focus on healthy soil for growing potatoes: “Managing for Soil Health when Raising Potatoes – A Farmer’s Perspective.” More information on the website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nrcs-soil-health-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140709T100000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Fruit Growers' Association Annual Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting various events throughout the summer. The day includes an orchard tour\, and educational programming from Dean Steve Goodwin and Tracey Leskey from the Appalachian Fruit Research Station. Visit the website for more information and to pre-register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-fruit-growers-association-annual-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140724T170000
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SUMMARY:MNLA/MFGA Summer Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of the newest ideas and cutting edge information and education to put you ahead of your competition. Pesticide credits\, speed educational sessions and tours are only a few of this year’s exciting program. The keynote presentation is titled\, “The Future in Plant Materials” by Michael Dirr. The featured keynote speaker is the author of seven books\, including Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification\, Ornamental Characteristics\, Culture and Propagation and Uses\, a widely used and best-selling reference text. Read more here. Sponsored by The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Massachusetts Flower Growers Association (MFGA).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mnlamfga-summer-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Savage Farms\, Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140724T091500
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SUMMARY:Crops and Soils Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host its annual Crops and Soils Field Day in Alburgh on July 24. The theme for this year’s event is “Feeding the Soils\, the Plants and the Community.”\n\nThe field day provides an opportunity for farmers to learn about the latest UVM Extension research and developments involving perennial grass varieties\, pod-irrigation systems\, cover crop mixtures and interseeding\, winter forages\, best grass varieties for feeding livestock\, no-till cropping and manure injection\, alternative fertilizers\, oilseed varieties and flax weed control.\n\nFor additional information\, a more detailed schedule and to register (by July 21 please)\, click here\, or email Susan Brouillette or Heather Darby.\n\nDr. Heather Darby\, UVM Extension agronomist\, heads up the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils program\, which conducts crop and soil experiments on small grains\, corn\, wheat\, soybeans\, sunflowers\, canola\, perennial grasses and other crops at Borderview Research Farm. The farm is owned by Roger Rainville\, who assists with the research projects including site preparation and seeding and harvesting of the plots\, among other tasks.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crops-and-soils-field-day/
LOCATION:Borderview Research Farm\, 146 Line Road\, Alburgh\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140725T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140725T110000
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SUMMARY:Tree Tour with Michael Dirr
DESCRIPTION:Michael Dirr is the author of numerous books on woody plants that have become staples\, including his most celebrated works The Manual of Woody Plants\, Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs\, Hydrangeas for American Gardens\, and Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season. Join Dr. Dirr on a tree tour of the UMass Amherst campus and interact with him as he shows off the select trees of the campus’ Waugh Arboretum. Preregistration required – the group is limited to 40 people. More details and registration on the event website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tree-tour-with-michael-dirr/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Identifying Turf Damaging Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to: \n– Learn to identify turf damaging diseases common in the Northeast? \n\n– Better understand turf disease biology and life cycles? \n\n– Make informed\, responsible\, and IPM-based management decisions? \n\n– Effectively manage the potential for disease resistance to fungicides? \n \n\nUMass Turf Pathologist Geunhwa Jung will lead this session\, which will combine classroom education with hands-on examination of turf in the field. Up to 4 pesticide re-certification contact hours in MA categories 37 (turf)\, 32 (sod)\, the applicator’s license (00) have been approved for licenses in all New England states\, as have education credits for various professional turf certifications.\n\nAccurate identification of turf damaging pests is the first step toward effective\, integrated management. Knowing the target pest is key to understanding the biology and life cycle\, determining threshold levels for damage\, and making informed and responsible control decisions. Diseases covered will include patch diseases\, root diseases\, stress diseases\, dollar spot\, snow molds\, anthracnose\, red thread and rusts. Lecture material will be coupled with examination of turf in the field\, and IPM considerations and resistance management will be highlighted. For complete information and to register visit the event website. Preregistration by July 25th is required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-identifying-turf-damaging-diseases/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center AND UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center\, Amherst and South Deerfield
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140729T160000
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SUMMARY:UMass Agricultural Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the research farm and learn about current research projects. Topics that will be discussed include: \n\n\n\nOrganic fertility: Frank Mangan\, Zoraia Barros\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nGAP Certification: Zoraia Barros\, Frank Mangan\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nPig and Vegetable Intercropping: Frank Mangan\,  Zoraia Barros\, Aline Marchese and Viviane Barros\nJilò (scarlet eggplant) variety trial: Aline Marchese\nEstablishing the carbon footprint in agricultural systems: Viviane Barros\nOrganic Management of Basil Downy Mildew: Ruth Hazzard\, Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Lisa McKeag\, Susan Scheufele\nEvaluation of conventional and biological fungicides to control common diseases of Brassicas: Ruth Hazzard\, Katie Campbell-Nelson\, Lisa McKeag\, Susan Scheufele\nCover Crop and Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Potato Production: Emad Jahanzad\, Allen V. Barker\, Masoud Hashemi\nAmending Soil with Biochar and Rock Dust: Emily Cole\, Kate Gervais\, Stephen Herbert\, Masoud Hashemi\nGrowing Fava Beans in Massachusetts: Fatemeh Etemadi\, Masoud Hashemi\, Francis Mangan\nIntegrating forage radish for sustainable early sweet corn production: Julie Fine\, Masoud Hashemi\, Amanda Chuong\nNative Pollinator Instillations: Sonia Schlomann\n\nLunch will be served.  Please be prepared for the weather.  Close-toed shoes are mandatory.   \n\n\n\nTo RSVP\, contact Madeline Magin\, 413-545-5221
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-agricultural-field-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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