Click on event title for more information View more months or change display options Sort by state, region, or scope Submit an event to coordinator@sare.org Input your event Disclaimer 2008 New American Farm Conference SARE’s 20th Anniversary New American Farm Conference was a rousing success! Posters, handouts, and breakout session presentations can now be downloaded for review.
Events for the next 4 months: Ongoing through February 13, 2009 Short Course in Biodynamic Agriculture SHORT COURSE IN BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE FRIDAY, December 5th & 12th, 2008 and February 6th 2009 at Carnation Tree Farm, Carnation, WA, and FRIDAY, February 13th, 2009 at S&S Homestead Farm, Lopez Island, WA This Short Course will introduce students to proven BD approaches to soil, crop and an... Location: Carnation WA & Lopez Island Washington Scope: Regional January 14, 2009 - March 3, 2009 8th Annual NOFA Organic Land Care Course Sponsored and organized by the NOFA Organic Land Care Program, this five-day, intensive course is designed to provide professionals with the education needed for an understanding of organic land care from design to maintenance. The curriculum is based on Standards for Organic Land Care: Practices... Location: Multiple Locations in MA, CT, RI, NY Scope: Regional Website: http://www.organiclandcare.net/ January 15, 2009 - January 16, 2009 UC Cooperative Extension and California FarmLink Two-Day Conferences UC Cooperative Extension and California FarmLink will host two-day conferences in three locations for farmers and ranchers who want to learn more about farm succession and plan for the future of their land and business. Farm families who have identified farming heirs (and those who have not) will... Location: Various locations - see event description, California Scope: Statewide Website: http://www.californiafarmlink.org January 15, 2009 A Call for For-Profit Social Ventures, January 15th Present your deal to Investors’ Circle: the oldest and largest network of early-stage investors dedicated to funding mission driven companies. For more information please see our Call for Applicants. Location: On-line Scope: National Website: http://www.investorscircle.net/for_entrepreneurs/call-for-applicants?utm_source=calendar%2Bsare&utm_medium=calendar%2Bpost&utm_campaign=calendar%2Bsare January 15, 2009 - January 19, 2009 The Agriculture Course: An Intensive Study of the Origins and Future of Biodynamics With Mac Mead, Steffen Schneider, and Malcolm Gardner. For active students and practitioners of Rudolf Steiner’s approach to agriculture, which treats the farm or garden as an organism. Location: Chestnut Ridge, New York Scope: Regional Website: www.pfeiffercenter.org/workshops January 16, 2009 - January 17, 2009 10th Annual Conference of Future Harvest – A Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (CASA) Nina Planck, farmers' market maven and "real" food enthusiast, will present the keynote speech at the 10th Annual Conference of Future Harvest – A Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (CASA) in mid-January. After growing up in Virginia selling the ecological foods from her family's far... Location: Frederick, Maryland Scope: Regional Website: http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/ January 21, 2009 - January 24, 2009 18th Annual Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference (SSAWG) About the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group's (SSAWG) 2009 Conference Our 2009 Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference will be held January 21-24, 2009 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Come see why so many return to p... Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Scope: National Website: http://www.ssawg.org/conference-.html January 22, 2009 - January 25, 2009 The 28th Annual Guelph Organic Conference, Expo & Tasting Fair presented by Organic Food Conferences Canada Keynote Speaker: Dr. Wayne Roberts At the "O is for Opportunity Conference" Today's population is subject to worldwide effects from growing threats of peak oil, global warming, population overload and destruction of the natural environment. Such threats exist independent of our will. 'How we d... Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Scope: International Website: http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/ January 23, 2009 - January 25, 2009 Meals Without Wheels: Revitalizing Our Local Organic Foodshed How do I cook with whole grains? How do I start a value-added business on my farm? What is the best variety of cold-hardy lettuce? What new tools are out there for small grain cultivation? How do I control pests in my garden? How do I apply homeopathy for my herd? You will find the answer... Location: Rochester, New York Scope: National Website: http://www.events.org/nofany-conference/cpage.aspx?e=16387 January 25, 2009 USDA Grant Writing Workshop GET YOUR USDA GRANT PROPOSALS FUNDED! Attend the FREE USDA GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP January 25, 2009 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Bring your questions, ideas and dreams, and learn how to get your proposal funded. Representatives from the following agencies are expected to be on hand to answer y... Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Scope: Regional Website: http://www.ssawg.org/conference-.html January 26, 2009 - January 29, 2009 US Composting Council 17th Annual Conference and Tradeshow From January 26 to 29, 2009 the US Composting Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Composting Conference and Exposition. During this time, the Marriott, Westin Galleria in Houston, Texas, will attract the largest group of composting and organics professionals in the country to parti... Location: Houston, Texas Scope: National Website: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/conference/details.php January 27, 2009 - January 28, 2009 2009 No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference Check Web site for conference details when they become available. No-till on the Plains Inc. is a non-profit educational organization providing information to farmers on adopting No-till and other sustainable production methods, and to further develop those techniques. While adopting No-till ... Location: Salina, Kansas Scope: National Website: http://www.notill.org/ January 28, 2009 Roundtable - Let's Talk Turf: Organic Lawns Roundtable Interactive Discussion ~ Let's Talk Turf: Organic Lawns" Featured speakers: Chip Osborne and Bernadette Giblin Co-sponsored by ELA and NOFA OLC Program Let's Talk topics: organic lawn care, maintenance, and management; transitioning lawns to organic from conventional methods; selling t... Location: Doyle Center, Leominster, Massachusetts Scope: Regional Website: www.ecolandscaping Website 2: www.organiclandcare.net February 3, 2009 - February 4, 2009 Westi Ag Days 45 MINUTE CONCURRENT SESSIONS (4 PER SESSION)OFFERS A MENU TYPE CHOOSING FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECT MATTER ALONG WITH AG PANELS AND KEY NOTE SPEAKERS Location: Worland, Wyoming Scope: Regional February 13, 2009 - February 14, 2009 30th Annual Northern Plains Sustainable Agricultural Society (NPSAS) Winter Conference Speakers: Our keynote speaker will be Karl Kupers, farmer and co-founder of Shepherd's Grain. He will speak on "Marketing Sustainability". Julie Garreau will speak on "Sheyenne River Youth Project". Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved for $68 plus tax. Contact the Crossroads ... Location: Huron, South Dakota Scope: Regional Website: http://www.npsas.org/events.html#2009WC February 13, 2009 - February 14, 2009 30th Annual NPSAS Winter Conference Hosted by the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society. Speakers: Our keynote speaker will be Karl Kupers, farmer and co-founder of Shepherd's Grain. He will speak on "Marketing Sustainability". Julie Garreau will speak on "Sheyenne River Youth Project". Schedule of Events: Visit t... Location: Huron, South Dakota Scope: National Website: http://www.npsas.org/events.html#2009WC February 13, 2009 - April 5, 2009 Permaculture Design Course Sustainability Strategies for the Blue Ridge: Permaculture Design Course in Spring 2009 with Ted Butchart, Christine Gyovai, Dave Jacke, Dave O'Neill and Joel Salatin. This Permaculture Design Course lays the foundation for understanding the workings of natural systems and for designing hu... Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Scope: Statewide Website: http://www.blueridgepermaculture.net February 17, 2009 - February 18, 2009 World Grains Trade Summit “ How is the regional business evolving amid volatile supplies & changing climate” Key Issues : • Global grains market outlook & where is it heading? • Can the biofuels mandate roll back with rising food prices? • Agriculture policy & investment outlook • Will the center of co... Location: Singapore Scope: International Website: http://www.cmtevents.com/eventschedule.aspx?ev=090206&54 February 21, 2009 Introduction to Organic Beekeeping: Preparing a New Hive for Spring With Chris Harp. Covers basic tasks for first time beekeepers, with an emphasis on honoring the bees' needs. The Pfeiffer Center. Location: Chestnut Ridge, New York Scope: Regional Website: www.pfeiffercenter.org February 21, 2009 Missouri Organic Association Conference This is a one day conference for beginning and experienced farmers; sessions will explore production, challenges, and marketing issues for organic/sustainable farming. Program details and directions will be posted at: missouriorganic.org Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Scope: Regional Website: http://www.missouriorganic.org February 21, 2009 Missouri Organic Association 2009 Conference Track: Experienced and Veteran Farmers (50 minutes each) 8:30 am Room A Organic Dairying, Scott Poock, DVM, PhD, MU State Veterinary Medicine Extension Specialist 9:30 am Room A Raw Milk & Raw Cheese Marketing Regulations, Rachel Bax... Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Scope: Regional Website: http://www.missouriorganic.org/ February 21, 2009 - February 22, 2009 The Changing Climate of Agriculture - OEFFA's 30th Annual Conference Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 30th annual conference, with nearly 50 workshops, locally sourced food, a kids' conference, a trade show, a Saturday night dance, and day care for youngsters. Keynote speakers are Fred Kirschenmann and Melinda Hemmelgarn. Location: Granville, Ohio Scope: National Website: http://www.oeffa.org/conference2009.php February 26, 2009 - February 28, 2009 Organicology: The Study of a Sustainable Food Future A coordinated effort to meet the diverse needs of our rapidly expanding trade, produced by Oregon Tilth, Organic Seed Alliance, Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association and Organically Grown Company. As the organic trade grows by leaps and bounds, so do our ranks, increasing requiremen... Location: Portland, Oregon Scope: National Website: http://www.tilth.org/organicology February 26, 2009 - February 28, 2009 Organic Farming Conference An extraordinary, farmer-centered event, the Organic Farming Conference is the largest organic farming conference in the U.S. Last year, more than 2200 people attended, with participants traveling from 41 states and 7 foreign countries. Sponsored by the Wisconsin-based Midwest Organic and Sustain... Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Scope: National Website: www.mosesorganic.org February 27, 2009 - February 28, 2009 Conference & Eco-Marketplace - Digging In: The Theory & Practice of Ecological Landscaping Feb. 27-28th Conference includes 16 workshops presented by educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. A concurrent held Eco-Marketplace will feature exhibitors and live demonstrations, showcasing landscape techniques, information, products, and services nee... Location: MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St.., Springfield, Massachusetts Scope: National Website: http://www.ecolandscaping.org March 4, 2009 - March 5, 2009 Introduction to Holistic Management Holistic Management Certified Educator Terry Gompert facilitates a two-day Introduction to Holistic Management . Learn how you can create healthy land and healthy profits, using the Holistic Management Framework for Decision Making. Location: Abilene, Texas Scope: International Website: http://www.holisticmanagement.org/n7/Info_07/in21_calendar_07.html March 5, 2009 - March 7, 2009 Holistic Management 25th Anniversary Conference Help Holistic Management International celebrate 25 years! Learn about keyline, planned grazing, carbon sequestration, holistic policy analysis and design, estate planning, financial planning, and more! Featured speakers include Allan Savory, Jody Butterfield, Peter Holter, Elmer Kelton, Zach Jon... Location: Abilene, Texas Scope: International Website: http://www.holisticmanagement.org/n7/Info_07/in21_calendar_07.html March 8, 2009 - March 9, 2009 Holistic Management Financial Planning Holistic Management Certified Educator Terry Gompert facilitates a two-day introduction to Holistic Management Financial Planning. Learn how you can create profit while improving the health of the land and your quality of life. Location: Abilene, Texas Scope: International Website: http://www.holisticmanagement.org/n7/Info_07/in21_calendar_07.html March 14, 2009 Pasture-Based Meat Production Workshop The Maryland Cooperative Extension at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is hosting this workshop. Topics include: Establishing and maintaining pastures Sessions on two and four legged critters Fencing Supplemental nutrition Housing and more! Horse owners welcome! More informa... Location: Princess Anne, Maryland Scope: Regional March 19, 2009 - March 21, 2009 4th Annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference Going the distance and shortening it from farm to cafeteria. Location: Portland, Oregon Scope: National Website: http://www.foodsecurity.org/events.html Website 2: http://www.farmtoschool.org/events.php March 24, 2009 - March 26, 2009 The Sixth International IPM Symposium, Symposium sessions will address IPM across disciplines, internationally, in the market place, urban settings, greenhouses, and more. As we begin planning plenary sessions, your input is welcome. Please send your suggestions to Margaret Appleby, program committee chair, at margaret.appleby@ontario... Location: Portland, Oregon Scope: International Website: http://www.ipmcenters.org/ipmsymposium09/ Website 2: www.conferences.uiuc.edu March 28, 2009 Beginning a Vegetable Garden With Mac Mead. Topics covered will include: planning the garden (what goes where and when), preparing the soil, planting and raising seedlings, companion planting, and weeding and mulching. The Pfeiffer Center. Location: Chestnut Ridge, New York Scope: Regional Website: www.pfeiffercenter.org March 30, 2009 Taking Your Sales to the Next Level Rural Roots offers this day-long workshop to increase your farm marketing skills. Workshop topics will include identifying your target market, maximizing direct market sales, and increasing the quality of your products. Location: Post Falls, Idaho Scope: National Website: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yehxm7bab.0.xfhtqqbab.obx6zyn6.3536&ts=S0232&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ruralroots.org%2F April 4, 2009 Raised Beds in the Garden and Farm Organism With Mac Mead. Create the most favorable conditions for growing garden produce or crops with this simple, effective technique. Work with both hand tools and machines will be presented. The Pfeiffer Center. Location: Chestnut Ridge, New York Scope: Regional Website: http://www.pfeiffercenter.org April 5, 2009 - August 31, 2009 Permaculture Design Certificate Course Permaculture Design Courses At The Art Farm in the Ardeche region of the south of France. This is an exciting opportunity giving you the chance to learn permaculture design theory whilst actively experiencing a sustainable way of life. The art farm is being transformed using applied permacultu... Location: The Art Farm, Ardeche, France Scope: International Website: http://www.theartfarm.info April 6, 2009 - April 8, 2009 Southwest Marketing Network 7th Annual Conference: Durango in 2009 The SWMN Annual Conference will be in Durango, Colorado this next year at the Doubletree Hotel. Mark your calendars for 6-8 April 2009 and stay tuned for details as they become available. We plan to post the conference registration brochure at www.swmarketingnetwork.org in January. If you wish a ... Location: Durango, Colorado Scope: Regional Website: http://www.swmarketingnetwork.org/index.php/SWMN_Conferences April 20, 2009 - April 22, 2009 2009 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) NADCEP 2009 Creating Sustainable Communties in a Changing America Call for Presentations Proposals due November 14, 2008. Presenters will be notified by December 12, 2008 You are invited to submit an abstract/proposal for a presenation or poster at the NACDEP 2009 Conference. Track infor... Location: San Diego, California Scope: National Website: http://nacdep.net Website 2: http://nacdep.net/confs/PresentationsCall.aspx April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009 Organic Beekeeping Weekend With Ross Conrad, Chris Harp, and Mac Mead. This annual event has become a must for many regional beekeepers wishing to keep up with the latest natural and holistic methods. Optional session for beginners. The Pfeiffer Center. Location: Chestnut Ridge, New York Scope: Regional Website: http://www.pfeiffercenter.org April 28, 2009 - April 29, 2009 Carcass Management Training Workshop: Concepts and Practices 2 day workshop will cover a wide range of carcass management topics for Agricultural Service Providers: State and USDA Agency, Extension, Non-Profit and Private Crop Advisors from throughout the Northeast. Location: Monmouth, Maine Scope: Statewide Website: http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/carcasstraining.pdf

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