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SUMMARY:Racial Equity at the NOFA Interstate Council: Where are we at and how can we grow?
DESCRIPTION:September 30\, 2022\, 9:00-11:00am\nRacial Equity at the NOFA Interstate Council: Where are we at and how can we grow?\nAudience: NOFA Interstate Council and IC Policy Committee Members\nThis is an introductory conversation to delve deeper into conversations around active racial equity work within the NOFA Interstate Council. Racism impacts our conferences\, grant collaborations\, and even our budget. In order to actively build a more equitable organization\, we aim to draft some community agreements around equity\, and discuss: What do we mean when we talk about racial equity? What is racism and white supremacy\, and how does it show up at NOFA? How can the IC work to dismantle racism and white supremacy in our work? With each chapter doing their own equity work and growing at their own pace\, how can we get on the same page and coordinate as a larger group? RSVP HERE\nPlease RSVP by 9/28 to help us plan ahead. 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/racial-equity-at-the-nofa-interstate-council-where-are-we-at-and-how-can-we-grow/
ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA Interstate Council":MAILTO:web@nofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T143000
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SUMMARY:ROOTS FARM On-Farm Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Roots Farm \nOn-farm Workshop with owners Kelli & Mike Roberts \nSeptember 25th\, 2022 \nTiverton\, RI \nOn-Farm Workshop with owners Kelli & Mike Roberts. Tiverton\, RI. Kelly and Mike Roberts of Roots Farm will share their expertise in No-Till farming methods. In addition\, the workshop will delve into bed layout and shaping\, weed management & cultivation\, solarization & occultation\, soil testing & amendments. RSVP HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/roots-farm-on-farm-workshop/
LOCATION:Roots Farm\, 17 East Rd\, Tiverton\, RI\, 02878\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T183000
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CREATED:20220731T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T154002Z
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SUMMARY:BIG TRAIN FARM On-Farm Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On-farm Workshop with owner John Kenney \nSeptember 12th\, 2022 \nN. Scituate\, RI \nDetails forthcoming \n(please check this space for time and location detail – please ignore the “time” that is listed here until closer to the event as it is subject to change)
URL:https://nofari.org/event/big-train-farm-on-farm-workshop/
LOCATION:Big Train Farm\, 1012 Snake Hill Road\, N. Scituate\, RI\, 02857\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T193000
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CREATED:20220811T144239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T132154Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Organic Apple Growing + Building a Small Barn & Retail Farm Stand with Small Wonder Farm
DESCRIPTION:Small World Farm began in the Spring of 2021. Claire Bowen and her husband Patrick purchased the 2-acre orchard of approximately 700 trees from Warren Wetzel of Old Stone Orchard in Little Compton\, RI. Originally planted in 1988\, it contains seven cultivars\, including Honeycrisp\, Idared\, Cortland\, Macoun\, Empire\, Fuji\, and Granny Smith. \n\n\n\n\nWith no experience farming apples\, Claire and Patrick are committed to preserving the beautiful orchard and doing so through organic practices. In addition to apples\, they have honeybees\, chickens\, sunflowers\, pumpkins\, squash\, gourds\, and other vegetables. \nClaire and Patrick have benefitted from the generous advice of other farmers including Al and Jean Fuoroli from Elwood Orchard and local farmer Skip Paul of Wishingstone Farm. They are also grateful for the assistance and expertise of Heather Faubert of URI. \nClaire and Patrick are in the process of building a small barn on the farm\, to be used as a retail farm stand and processing area.\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://nofari.org/event/transitioning-to-organic-apple-growing-building-a-small-barn-retail-farm-stand-with-small-wonder-farm/
LOCATION:small wonder farm\, 229 Long Highway\, Little Compton\, RI\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Farm Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808
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SUMMARY:NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:48th NOFA Summer Conference\n\n\nThe NOFA Summer Conference is a dynamic and diverse gathering of people working at the intersections of organic agriculture\, gardening\, food justice\, land management\, education\, carbon sequestration\, environment and health. \nThe 48th annual NOFA Summer Conference is slated for the weekend of August 5-7\, 2022 at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA. Over 60 educational workshops\, panel discussions\, roundtables and a keynote session\, a conference for children\, entertainment opportunities and more. \nWe’ve appreciated the expansion of community and accessibility that meeting online has offered us\, and we will continue to offer an online option for those who prefer to attend remotely. Agenda and details available here. \nThe 2022 NOFA Summer Conference will be happening in person at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA August 5-7\, 2022. This year’s conference theme is Decolonizing and Regrowing Food Systems – The Work of Our Time and we hope you’ll join us to explore this and many other rich topics with your peers. \nWe feel confident that we’ll be able to gather in person this August. We’ve appreciated the expansion of community and accessibility that meeting online has offered us\, and will continue to offer some workshop material online. We will make preparations during our planning process to shift to a fully online conference if circumstances change. \nRegistration Now Open \n\nMore information\, please visit www.nofasummerconference.org
URL:https://nofari.org/event/nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Hampshire College\, 893 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOFA Interstate Council":MAILTO:web@nofa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T180000
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CREATED:20220727T221228Z
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SUMMARY:Composting\, Worms & Gardening with Monique Bosch
DESCRIPTION:Composting\, Worms & Gardening with Monique Bosch\nJune 28\, 2022 5:00 – 6:00 PM\nVirtual via Zoom | Wiggle Room\, Lafayette St\, Bridgeport\, CT 06604 \nMonique Bosch\, the owner of Wiggle Room\, will give a presentation on the benefits of vermicomposting. The presentation will also compare and contrast other compost practices\, and how to know which style to choose. BONUS: Presentation will include under-the-microscope analysis of various forms of compost! \nWiggle Room is a vermicomposting business based in Connecticut. \nThe workshop was recorded\, and you can watch it here.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/composting-worms-gardening-with-monique-bosch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:virtual workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20220105T190558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T230907Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n  \nJoin NOFA/RI for our 10th Annual Winter Conference\, an all-day virtual event featuring a deep dive into the promises and practices of regenerative agriculture. \nRegenerative Agriculture claims to offer solutions to our agricultural and land care problems\, including soil erosion and depletion\, weed and pest abundance\, and nutrient supply and availability. Regenerative Ag also proposes solutions to wider global crises such as climate change and ocean acidification through carbon sequestration into soils\, less reliance on chemicals and mined minerals\, and less fossil fuel consumption. \nCan it deliver on these promises? We will explore these issues with several leaders in sustainable agriculture over the course of two panel discussions moderated by Rhode Island farmer John Kenny. \nTo request a scholarship\, email us at nofari@live.com. \n  \nSchedule of Events\n  \nAnnual Meeting | Year in review\, and what’s in the works for 2022 \n\n11am-1pm: Panel 1 | Regenerative Agriculture\, Big Promises \nWhat is regenerative agriculture? Why is it so relevant to our future? A discussion of agriculture’s historic relationships to fuel\, water\, and soil\, its displacement of Black farmers and Indigenous nations\, and ways that regenerative agriculture proposes to transform these relationships. 20 minutes reserved for Q&A at the end. \n\nLunch Screening | Organic Roots: NOFA’s First 50 Years and a Vision for the Future \n\n3pm-5pm: Panel 2 | Regenerative Agriculture in Practice \nIn the afternoon session\, we dig in on the practice of regenerative ag. Our guest experts share their experience with soil-building\, handling pests and diseases\, nurturing biodiversity\, and general best practices. 40 minutes reserved for Q&A at the end. \n  \nGuest Speakers\n  \nRay Archuleta\, the Soils Guy himself\, has worked for over 25 years with NRCS as a Conservation Agronomist and has been a leading spokesperson for regenerative agriculture. (Panels 1 and 2) \nLeah Penniman is a farmer\, activist\, author\, co-founder and co-director of Soul Fire Farm in Petersburg NY. Leah brings the perspective of a Black woman who has helped many\, many Black and Brown people reconnect with the land. (Panel 1) \nDr. Vern Grubinger is the Extension Professor and Vegetable and Berry Specialist at the University of Vermont. Vern has been helping farmers for over thirty years reach sustainable solutions to agricultural challenges. (Panels 1 and 2) \nDr. Jonathan Lundgren is the founder of Ecdysis Foundation and Blue Dasher Farm.  Jonathan left a career at the USDA over the agency’s attempts to suppress his research around neonicotinoid pesticides and their ecological impacts.  He has since dedicated himself to research around regenerative practices and is an advocate of their promises. (Panels 1 and 2) \nJody Bolluyt is one of the farmers at Roxbury Farm CSA in Kinderhook\, NY. Roxbury Farm CSA grows 25 acres of organic vegetables and raises grass fed beef and pastured pork for their CSA members. An additional 25 to 30 acres is planted in cover crops each year. (Panel 2) \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/2022-winter-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20220105T160540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T190846Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA Tri-state Bulk Order Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order opens on January 1st of each year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks in advance for buying your farm and garden supplies through the NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order. By buying with us\, you’ll help fund critical programming and activities at participating NOFA chapters while getting great products at affordable prices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Participate: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder online at www.nofamass.store/bulkorder between January 1-31. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: for special orders\, sling orders and drop ships\, you will need to order by mail using the Order Form \n\n\n\n\nThe bulk order period is open from January 1st-31st. Browse the catalog and order online (or via printable order form)\, or get in touch with us at bulkorder@nofamass.org to request a paper catalog. We recommend that you plan to shop early this year\, to help your Bulk Order team  and our suppliers best manage any COVID-related impacts on product availability and shipping that may occur. \nConcerned about COVID? We are\, too – and we’ll make this year’s pickup plans with the health and safety of our site coordinators\, volunteers\, customers and our broader communities in mind.  \nQuestions? Comments? Email bulkorder@nofamass.org. \nOur Bulk Order Suppliers for 2021 include: \n\nVermont Compost Company\nEarth Care Farm\, LLC\nOrganic Growers Supply\nNorth Country Organics\nProgressive Grower \nFertrell\nMoose Tubers
URL:https://nofari.org/event/nofa-tri-state-bulk-order/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210921T151304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T151449Z
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SUMMARY:Growing a Farm to Feed a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Perry Ruso\, the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar\, will give an introduction about why he started the Matunuch vegetable far and how it has worked out.  Tim Cheng\, the manager of the farm\, will share his expertise and give a tour. \nThe tour will touch on a multitude of subjects ranging from micro green and sunflower shoot production\, developing efficient wash-pack systems and summer and winter cover cropping.  Come learn about organic weed control techniques and specific tools used! Tim will also speak about certification\, how to manage your system plan and navigate the system without fear. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://nofari.org/event/growing-a-farm-to-feed-a-restaurant/
LOCATION:Matunuck Vegetable Farm\, 2236 Comd Oliver Hazard Perry Highway\, South Kingston\, RI\, 02879\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210830T151119Z
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SUMMARY:
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URL:https://nofari.org/event/10643/
LOCATION:Earth Care Farm\, 89A Country Drive\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210830T150312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T191555Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning from the summer to winter\, efficiencies and regenerative agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Little River Farm\n \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/transitioning-from-the-summer-to-winter-efficiencies-and-regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:Little RIver Farm\, 125 William Reynolds Rd\, Exeter\, RI\, 02822\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210719T173652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T145055Z
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SUMMARY:Recommendations for the Organic Orchardist and Backyard Grower
DESCRIPTION:Al and Jean Fuoroli from Elwood Orchard have grown certified organic apples since 2012. Al will discuss and recommend apple varieties that will allow the grower to avoid some of the major apple diseases in southern New England. Also discussed will be how they manage weeds in a perennial planting and insect and disease control. \n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/recommendations-for-the-organic-orchardist-and-backyard-grower/
LOCATION:Elmwood Orchard\, 58 Snake Hill Road\, North Scituate\, RI\, 02857\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210715T050053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T181841Z
UID:10597-1628874000-1628881200@nofari.org
SUMMARY:No-till Cultivation and Soil Fertility
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nofari.org/event/to-till-cultivation-and-soil-fertility/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210807
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210721T145835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T145843Z
UID:10625-1627603200-1628294399@nofari.org
SUMMARY:NOFA/MA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nofari.org/event/nofa-ma-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210630T144149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T173223Z
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SUMMARY:Farming for Flavor: A tasting night with Julia Sweet & Bill Braun at the Gilded Tomato
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nBill Braun from the Freed Seed Federation will join us to discuss vegetable variety selection and the importance of growers selecting\, saving\, and breeding crops that are better adapted to their locations than what is available commercially.  Bill has championed local MA/RI varieties like the Macomber turnip and local corn varieties like the Rhode Island White Cap Flint corn as well as\, of course\, some exquisite new tomato varieties just ready for taste testing! \nBill Braun\, farmer at Ivory Silo Farm in Westport and executive director of Freed Seed Federation\, will discuss the crucial role of growers in the preservation\, improvement\, and breeding of regional seed varieties. He will bring some samples to taste tomato selections from a farmer/breeder participatory breeding project. Freed Seed Federation is a farmer-run nonprofit dedicated to place-based seed for the people. We partner farmers and breeders in the meaningful preservation\, creation\, and diversification of regional public domain seed\, in an effort to foster mosaics of alternative community-based seed systems.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/farming-for-flavor-a-tasting-night-with-julia-sweet-at-the-guilded-tomato/
LOCATION:The Guilded Tomato\, 2 Peckham St\, Rehoboth\, MA\, 02769\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210625T071645Z
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Crop Walk at Brandon Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:July 7\, 2021\, 4:30 to 6:30 PM\n592 Fairgrounds Road\, West Kingston\, RI 02892\nMAP LOCATION:\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/gEfo6FBAJZBwFRfv5 \nTake a walk through the fields as we discuss\nproduction successes and issues with farmer\nAlby Brandon\, and with Heather Faubert and Andy Radin\nof URI Cooperative Extension. \nRegister Now!\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoeuPJuZCL7gu4eLl19ftmyfXV6KhPf2V3hjE8AMuX-B2Qfg/viewform \nTopics Include:\nPest and Disease Management: ID\, Prevention using Cultural Practices and Variety Selection\, and Organic Control Options\nWeed Control\nSoil Amendments and Fertilization\nWatering Practices\nCover Cropping\nQuestions? Contact Andy Radin andy_radin@uri.edu\n\nNOTE: THIS EVENT IS GEARED TOWARDS PRODUCERS\,\nHOWEVER\, ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!\n 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-crop-walk-at-brandon-family-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210625T071203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T071203Z
UID:10579-1624798800-1624806000@nofari.org
SUMMARY:Weed Management without a Tractor
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nofari.org/event/weed-management-without-a-tractor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210212T040223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T040616Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210212T040045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T040539Z
UID:10435-1617796800-1617802200@nofari.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Microscope Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on Wednesdays in April\, as we zoom in on ‘Microbes Having Lunch’\, under the microscope. \nWeek 1 (April 7): Learn about the diversity of organisms that make up the ‘soil food web’. From the tiniest one-celled bacteria\, algae\, fungi\, and protozoa\, to the more complex nematodes and micro-arthropods. \nWeek 2 (April 14): Learn how to keep microbes in your soil ‘alive and well’. In return\, these soil organisms will provide nutrients for the plants\, build organic matter\, aggregate soil particles together\, and help plants resist ‘stress’. \nWeek 3 (April 21): Learn how to make healthy\, living compost\, compost tea\, and extractions\, then how to use a microscope to identify the microbes\, and quality. \n  \nHealthy Living Soil Grows Healthy Nutritious Food.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/lunchtime-microscope-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210302T175234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T175459Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Soil\, Plant\, Organic Methods Course: John Kenney\, Big Train Farm
DESCRIPTION:A two day\, four-class spring course for farmers\, gardeners\, and others interested in the world of soil\, plant biology\, and organic methods. \nThe goal of this class to to demystify the natural processes that govern your farming or gardening system. Have you ever been befuddled by why your farm or garden behaves the way it does? Have you ever felt uncertain about how the fertilizer or compost you’re using may or may not benefit your farm and bottom line? \nWould you like a deeper understanding of how soil actually functions to facilitate the growth of healthy crops and communities? \nThis course has been helpful to many growers over the years in getting a richer understanding of their farm’s natural systems. \nIn class one we will explore the physical\, chemical\, and biological nature of our soils in close detail. We will discuss the mineral and organic nature of soil by going step by step through it’s macro and micro structures\, exploring it’s ecological constituents\, and discussing how nutirents are cycled within the system. We will use soil test analysis to demonstrate the concepts we discuss. \nIn class two we will focus on the plant/soil relationship. For example\, how do micronutrients such as molybdenum interact with macronutrients such as nitrogen to faciliate plant growth? What do we need to understand about these relationships as farmers? We will take a look at how to conceptualize plant disease\, how to examine a plant in the field\, and how we can avoid large scale problems through organic/holisitc management. \nIn class three we will discuss the biological component of soil in greater detail\, explore food web dynamics\, nutrient flows\, and the ecological role plants\, animals\, and microorganisms play. Again\, using soil tests to illuminate some of the rhetoric that is out there we will take a balanced look at the controversy between a biological approach versus a chemical approach to dealing with nutrient availability. \nIn class four we will assess management techniques and philosophies in the organic/regenerative/alternative agricultural world. John will bring his own experiences of over twenty years of organic farming to the table while highlighting some of the more successful growers/soil managers he is aware of. The entire course is strongly influenced by question and answer opportunities and we will encourage attendees to bring their own experiences with them. \nCourse is taught by John Kenny of Big Train Farm.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/10th-annual-soil-plant-organic-methods-course/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210129T034415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T031651Z
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SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \n \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmer who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/road-to-certification/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20201210T163733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T233755Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:First the first time\, CT NOFA and NOFA RI are joining forces to put together a remarkable\, virtual\, regional\, organic gathering!  Karen Washington will open the conference for a Friday night keynote event.  The workshops will be held on the first two Saturdays of March\, 9am-1pm. \nRegistration is open.   See the conference website for details. 
URL:https://nofari.org/event/2021-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210129T034836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T024140Z
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SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \n \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmer who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/road-to-certification-session-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20210129T034050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T024103Z
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SUMMARY:Road to Organic Certification - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer who wants to obtain organic certification? \nAre you thinking of starting a farm and wondering if organic certification makes sense for you? \nThis multi-course workshop will guide you through the organic crop and livestock certification process. \nWe’ll start with an overview of the certification process including a description of what’s allowed\, prohibited and restricted under the organic standards.  Next we’ll cover how to find a certifying agent and work with them to complete your organic system plan.  Finally\, we’ll walk through the on-farm organic inspection and your ongoing responsibilities as a certified organic farmer. \nThis workshop will provide you all the tools you need to have your farm certified organic. \n \nSession 1 – February 24th\, 2021 \nWe will delve into a short history of organic farming and its history as an agricultural movement and how it came to be expressed in the process of certification\, whose purpose and components will be explored. We will discuss the applicability of the Federal Regulations including what has to be certified\, record keeping requirements and allowed and prohibited substances and methods. \nSession 2 – March 3rd\, 2021 \nWe will cover production and record-keeping requirements and provide you with resources to develop an “Organic System Plan”\, a written record of how you will manage your farm.  Key components include soil and crop management and protecting the organic integrity of your farm and products. We expect to be joined by several certified organic farmers who will tell their stories and answer your questions. \nSession 3 – March 10th\, 2021 \nOur discussion will continue by covering the management of greenhouses and buffers. We’ll delve into record-keeping options and the certification process including farm management during the transition process. A guest from a regional certification agency will join our discussion and answer questions. \n  \nAl Johnson farmed & market gardened organically for 12 years and has been an organic inspector for the past 32 years.  The original organic certification standards for NOFA-NJ were written around his kitchen table. He is currently the VP of NOFA-NJ and Co-President of the 7-chapter NOFA Interstate Council. He has taught farming and gardening workshops throughout the northeast for many years.
URL:https://nofari.org/event/road-to-organic-certification-part-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20201220T032044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T032051Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-State NOFA Bulk Order Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order Opens January 1st!  \nMark your calendars! The annual NOFA Tri-State Bulk Order will open on January 1st\, 2021. Plan to shop our great selection of supplies for growers of all sizes and skill levels. By buying your supplies through us\, you’ll help fund critical programming and activities at participating NOFA chapters while getting great products at affordable prices. \nThe bulk order period is open from January 1st-31st. Browse the catalog and order online (or via printable order form)\, or get in touch with me at bulkorder@nofamass.org to request a paper catalog. We recommend that you plan to shop early this year\, to help your Bulk Order team  and our suppliers best manage any COVID-related impacts on product availability and shipping that may occur. \nThis year we’re planning a catalog full of the products you loved last year – harvest crates from Organic Growers Supply\, compost and potting soil from Vermont Compost\, AEA liquid amendments\, Fertrell livestock supplements\, and Certified Organic seed potatoes from Fedco Moose Tubers – as well as exciting new products selected with the input of the passionate growers on our staff and board\, in the hopes of setting you up for next season’s success. \nPick up for most items will take place on Saturday March 13\, 2021. Tubers\, onion sets and backordered items can be picked up on Saturday April 17. \nConcerned about COVID? We are\, too – and we’ll make this year’s pickup plans with the health and safety of our site coordinators\, volunteers\, customers and our broader communities in mind. \nQuestions? Comments? Email  bulkorder@nofamass.org. \nPickup Sites for 2021 \n\nBelchertown\, MA: NESFI\, 275 Jackson St\nBarre\, MA: Many Hands Organic Farm\, 411 Sheldon Rd\nCharlestown\, RI: Earth Care Farm LLC\, 89 Country Drive\nDalton\, MA: Holiday Farm\, 100 Holiday Cottage Rd\nMeriden\, CT: High Hill Orchard\, 86 Fleming Rd\nSeekonk\, MA: Early Dawn Farm\, 521 Prospect St\nNatick\, MA:  Natick Community Organic Farm\, 117 Eliot St NEW\nSpringfield\, MA: Gardening The Community\, 200 Walnut St.\nWest Wareham\, MA: Progressive Grower\, 81 Charlotte Furnace Rd\n\nOur Bulk Order Suppliers for 2021 include: \n\nVermont Compost Company\nEarth Care Farm\, LLC\nOrganic Growers Supply\nNorth Country Organics\nProgressive Grower\nFertrell\nMoose Tubers
URL:https://nofari.org/event/tri-state-nofa-bulk-order-opening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150536
CREATED:20201220T044445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T044445Z
UID:10182-1351936800-1604412000@nofari.org
SUMMARY:Organic Land Care Seminar
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nNOFA/RI is pleased to announce an Organic Land Care Seminar with NOFA Organic Land Care Professionals & Instructors Michael Nadeau and Frank Crandall.  Michael Nadeau’s forty plus year in the organic landscaping business has positioned him as one of the leading authorities in the field of sustainable organic and ethical land care.  Frank Crandall\, NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and NOFA OLC Instructor has used his experience to author several books including “The Essential Horticultural Business Handbook” which has become a textbook at North shore Community College. \nPlease note we have partnered with our friends at CT NOFA and to register\, you do not need to have or create an account\, click the X to close the account window. \n$25 NOFA Members / $35 Non-Members
URL:https://nofari.org/event/organic-land-care-seminar/
LOCATION:South Kingstown Land Trust Barn. 17 Matunuck Beach Rd. South Kingstown\, RI 02879\, 17 Matunuck Beach Rd.\, South Kingstown\, RI\, 02879\, United States
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