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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T073000
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SUMMARY:Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:For the past 16 years\, SEMAP has hosted the Agriculture and Food Conference with the goal of bringing farmers and service providers together to share knowledge and learn about innovations in agriculture. We’ve decided to partner with a number of regional organizations to build a more comprehensive and holistic event for our farmers\, fishers\, market managers\, educators\, farm workers\, and everyone who makes up our local food community. We’re thrilled to have Bristol County Agricultural High School\, Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod\, Cluck and Trowel Farm\, Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation\, NOFA-RI\, OASIS on Ballou\, Plymouth County Extension 4-H\, and Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust joining us to bring this new idea to life! This new\, collaborative effort will bring together regional farmers and food producers for a day of community and learning around some of the most pressing issues facing our food system.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/southeast-new-england-agriculture-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Bristol Aggie High School\, 135 Center St\, Berkley\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:Soil\, Plant\, and Organic Methods Course with Big Train Farm
DESCRIPTION:The 13th annual Soil Science\, Plant Biology\, and Organic Methods course will be held the weekend of March 23rd and 24th.  Registration for this four-class intensive is available online through Seed to Seed Farm School. \nThis spring course is for farmers\, gardeners\, and others interested in the world of soil\, plant health and function. This course covers foundational and current soil science\, crop science\, and soil maintenance principles with a focus on organic/regenerative/sustainable farming methodology. \nIf you require a discounted ticket please contact John at S2S contact
URL:https://nofari.org/event/soil-plant-and-farm-methodology-course-with-big-train-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,virtual workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T170000
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SUMMARY:NOFA Virtual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join all seven chapters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association for this regional online event as we discuss important topics in agriculture and our food system. If you register for any NOFA Winter Conference\, you will receive an Access Code for free registration to the Symposium!
URL:https://nofari.org/event/nofa-virtual-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA Interstate Council":MAILTO:web@nofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
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SUMMARY:On Farm Workshop: Building the Right Sized Farm with Little State Flower Co.
DESCRIPTION:Little State Flower Company is a 5 acre specialty-cut flower farm in Tiverton\, Rhode Island. Little State focuses on sustainable\, environmentally-friendly growing practices in an effort to create local\, healthy options for the wedding and event industry in and around Rhode Island. \nAnna Jane Kocon\, first generation farmer and owner of Little State Flower Company\, founded her business on a few acres leased from a friend ten years ago. Since then\, she has been able to scale her profits while keeping her farm a manageable size. About five years into running her business and piecing together a patchwork of leased properties\, she was able to purchase her current home base in Tiverton. Anna Jane transformed the back of her property from a junk yard into a thriving farm that produces cut flowers year round. In this On Farm Workshop\, she will speak about building a farm from scratch and maintaining a sustainable size and profit margin alongside your sanity. Tour will be followed by a wood fired pizza party. Please bring a side dish and/or pizza toppings if you are able! \nVisitors may park in the lot next to the farmstand. The farm tour will involve standing & walking outdoors on uneven terrain. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather. \nPlease register on the event page.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-building-the-right-sized-farm-with-little-state-flower-co/
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Farm's Social Media Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The world of social media can be overwhelming\, but it doesn’t have to be! In this workshop led by social media specialist Benée Hershon\, learn how to utilize social media platforms to tell your farm’s story and play to your farm’s strengths. Social media is an incredible tool for marketing\, engaging your customers\, and expanding your farm’s reach. It is crucial to create a thoughtful and realistic social media strategy to best meet your farm’s goals. This workshop will provide an overview of different social media platforms\, tips and tricks to getting started\, crafting your social media plan\, and maximizing engagement across various forms of social media. \nThe session will provide a broad overview of different social media platforms (with an emphasis on Instagram and Facebook)\, and plenty of time for audience Q&A! Register to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/creating-your-farms-social-media-strategy/
CATEGORIES:virtual workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Workshop\, Roots Farm\, Tiverton
DESCRIPTION:Greenhouse Moving Workshop at Roots Farm in Tiverton\, RI\nOptimizing Space and Time with Moveable High Tunnels\nDate: Sunday March 30th at 2-4pm\nJoin seasoned year-round farmers Mike & Kelli Roberts for a hands-on workshop on optimizing moveable high tunnels for year-round growing.  The workshop will include discussion on planting dates\, varieties\, and other season extension tips they’ve learned from growing over 16 winter seasons with moveable tunnels.  Participants will also have the option to assist in moving one of their 30’x48′ high tunnels from its winter to spring plot by assisting with unanchoring and re-anchoring ground posts\, and using electric winches to pull the high tunnel to its new position.\nParticipation is optional.\n\nSocial hour after the workshop\, light potluck-style snacks.\n\nPlease register here
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-roots-farm-tiverton/
LOCATION:Roots Farm\, 17 East Rd\, Tiverton\, RI\, 02878\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Workshop Long Lane Farm
DESCRIPTION:Where: Long Lane Farm\, 39 Long Lane Warren\, RI\nDate: Wed June 11 – 5pm\n\n\nOrganic IPM with Beneficial Insects & Small Scale Cover Cropping\n \nJoin Camille at Long Lane Farm\, in Warren to hear about her trials using beneficial insects and other organic growing techniques to control pests on her farm. This workshop will also focus on cover cropping on a small scale farm and what you should consider before planting cover crops on your farm; termination techniques\, which cover crops to seed in which season\, and what issue you are trying to fix/ improve by planting cover crops.\n\n\nThis workshop is co sponsored by the team at URI Ag Extension.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-long-lane-farm/
LOCATION:39 Long Lane Warren\, RI 02885\, 39 Long Lane\, Warren\, RI\, 02885
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20250317T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T180317Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Workshop\, Freedom Food Farm\, Raynham\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Holistic Farming for Soil Health and Climate Resiliency\n\n\n\nMaintaining a healthy farm ecosystem both improves soils and mitigates the impacts of severe weather events. Join Chuck Currie and Marie Kaziunas of Freedom Food Farm – together they have almost 30 years of organic and regenerative farming experience! Tour their hand-scale no-till market garden and greenhouses\, tractor-scale reduced tillage grain/vegetable/forage rotations\, rotational grazing system\, and compost production. Talk about how these systems interact to provide the tools they need to build organic matter\, increase biological activity\, and protect the soil\, while reducing dependence on off-farm inputs. They’ll also share observations on how these systems can increase crop health\, yields\, and consistency.\n\n\nThe workshop will be followed by a potluck social hour\, please bring a snack or drink if you are able.\nPlease Register Here
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-freedom-food-farm-raynham-ma/
LOCATION:Freedom Food Farm\, 471 Leonard St\, Raynham\, MA\, 02767\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20250923T234736Z
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SUMMARY:Grower Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers\, farm crews & their families! Join us for our Grower Gathering\, a chance to network\, catch up and meet new friends. Enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Andy McWilliams\, featuring meat from Pat’s Pasteured and Aquidneck Farms\, and farm-fresh local produce. BYOB & chair/blanket. \nPlease be sure to RSVP so we can make sure there’s plenty of food for all. \nCan’t wait to see you there! \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/grower-gathering/
LOCATION:Pat’s Pasteured\, 830 S. Rd\, East Greenwich\, RI\, 02818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T100000
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CREATED:20251003T160907Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Workshop: The Local Patch\, Portsmouth\, RI
DESCRIPTION:Growing\, Harvesting and Washing Storage Carrots \nJoin Amy & Andrew Smith of The Local Patch for a morning of everything storage carrots! They’ll explain the step by step process from staling a seed bed\, successional seeding in July\, to irrigation\, weeding\, maintenance and finally a dig. After the carrots are out the of the ground\, the farmers will demonstrate the wash and prep process using their new barrel washer – a 2025 LASA grant award! \nThis workshop is co sponsored by TOPP as part of NOFA RI’s technical education and community-building grant. \nLight fare will be provided!\nThis event is fun for all ages and the farmers kids will be there as well!\nRegister Here
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-growing-harvesting-and-washing-storage-carrots/
LOCATION:The Local Patch\, 842 Wapping Road\, Portsmouth\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
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CREATED:20251029T155548Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Workshop: Roots Farm\, Tiverton
DESCRIPTION:No-Till Winter Growing: Challenges & Successes\nSponsored by NOFA Mass & TOPP \nJoin us for a relaxing fall afternoon at Roots Farm where we’ll be enjoying a tour\, discussion and food. Our focus will be centered around some of the challenges and various solutions regarding no till\, organic\, year-round growing\, such as choosing between your cover crop and your cash crop\, or deciding upon other seasonal plans. Bring your experience and your curiosity for this engaging conversation and a delicious local meal!\nClick here to register 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/on-farm-workshop-roots-farm-tiverton-2/
LOCATION:Roots Farm\, 17 East Rd\, Tiverton\, RI\, 02878\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
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SUMMARY:Northeast Organic Farming Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\nDecember 16–17\, 2025 | Free Online Event \nJoin us for Growing Our Region: Northeast Organic Farming Symposium\, a two-day online event designed to support and strengthen organic agriculture across the Northeast. Supported through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program\, this free symposium brings together leading regional organizations to offer a unique series of hour-long webinars focused on intermediate to advanced farming practices. \nTailored for a range of organic producers\, from seasoned growers to those wanting to expand their knowledge\, this event will feature technical content grounded in research\, innovative methods\, and real-world production challenges relevant to the Northeast. Whether you’re looking to refine your current practices or build a strong foundation for your organic journey\, this symposium offers valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and timely knowledge to help you succeed. \nRegister today and join us online December 16 and 17 for two days of learning\, connection\, and growth. Learn more and register for free at nofamass.org/2025symposium or click here to register. 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/northeast-organic-farming-symposium/
CATEGORIES:virtual workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20251212T145825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T150019Z
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SUMMARY:SARE-URI-NOFA/RI Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SARE-URI-NOFA/RI Winter Workshop \nVegetables Plant Diseases and Insects: Basics\, Scouting\, Identification and Management \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/sare-uri-nofa-ri-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Rhode Island\, Skogley Turf Center\, 30 Thirty Acre Pond Road\, West Kingston\, 02881\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20251212T150607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T181030Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA RI's 2nd Annual Farmer Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Come Talk Shop & Eat Lunch \nJan 27\, 2026 9:30am-2:30pm\nat Farm Fresh RI \nClick here to register 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/nofa-ris-2nd-annual-farmer-roundtable/
LOCATION:Farm Fresh Rhode Island\, 10 Sims Avenue\, Providence\, 02909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
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CREATED:20260108T144040Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grower Training - Farm Efficiencies & Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm will present on topics focused on improving farm efficiencies and profitability\, including efficiencies for profit over 38 years\, mulching and weed control\, and Wash and Pack Stations. \nTime and location TBD
URL:https://nofari.org/event/advanced-grower-training-farm-efficiencies-profitability/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20260302T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172631Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nAdvanced Grower Training with Sandy Arnold\nTues March 3\, 8:00 – 12:30* \nIn-person at URI:\nBuilding 75 Classroom at URI’s East Farm (1 E Farm Rd Kingston\, RI 02881) \nJoin us for an informative presentation led by Sandy Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle NY. Formal agenda coming soon but please note presentation will begin at 8:30. \nTopics will include:\n* Efficiencies for profit over 38 years\n* Mulching & weed control\n* Wash & Pack \nFood & Coffee will be provided.\nThis event is targeted toward commercial growers. \nThis workshop is co sponsored by TOPP as part of NOFA RI’s technical education and community-building grant. \nClick here to register!  (https://nofari.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a47c5782c1d82213f306481f0&id=72010a136f&e=9121439b3b) \n* Due to the blizzard this week we have rescheduled the training workshop for next week\, Tues March 3. We hope you are safe\, warm and there has been minimal damage to your home\, garden\, farm and infrastructures. We hope the new date works for you and maybe even works better!\nSee you there 🙂
URL:https://nofari.org/event/advanced-grower-training/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163619
CREATED:20260108T145600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174009Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Build Your Farm's Sales Funnel with Corinna Bench
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Build Your Farm’s Sales Funnel  \nWith Corinna Bench\, MyDigitalFarmer.com \nJoin Corinna Bench\, co owner of Shared Legacy Farms\, a 450 member certified organic CSA in northwest Ohio\, and the founder of My Digital Farmer’s Farm Marketing School and the Accelerator Coaching program.\nShe’ll guide us through the “farm sales funnel framework\,” the 8 stages a customer typically goes through as they “graduate” from “unaware you exist” to “superbuyer.” Once the farmer knows what the stages are (and how they “look” in a farm business)\, they can then build the different mechanisms to make sure their prospects keep moving forward. Learn about this and more in this informative crash course webinar! \nThis workshop is co sponsored by TOPP as part of NOFA RI’s technical education and community-building grant. \nThis event is targeted toward commercial growers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://nofari.org/event/corinna-bench-webinar/
CATEGORIES:virtual workshop
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