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Upcoming
Events
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Young
Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture
~ Stone
Barns Center for Food and Agriculture presents The Young Farmers
Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture, a program especially
for young and new farmers. Pocantico, NY
~ Thurs
& Fri, December 4 & 5, 2008
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The
Agriculture Course: An Intensive Study of the Origins and Future of Biodynamics
~ Presented
by The Pfeiffer Center, with Mac Mead, Steffen Schneider, and
Malcolm Gardner. For active students and practitioners of Rudolf
Steiners approach to agriculture, which treats the farm or
garden as an organism. Chestnut Ridge, NY ~
Thurs-Mon, January 15-19,
2009
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NOFA-NY
27th Annual Organic Farming & Gardening Conference Meals Without
Wheels: Revitalizing Our Local Organic Foodshed
~ JOIN US! for over 80
Workshops throughout the weekend and over 75 Exhibitors at our
Organic Tradeshow & Marketplace!
~ Fri-Sun,
January 23-25, 2009
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Organic
Beekeeping: Intro Lecture on Honeybees and Organic Beekeeping
~ Learn
about the lives of honeybees, the current plight of honeybee
colonies, and the intrinsic value of nurturing these amazing
creatures. Our 3-part
winter
workshops series are designed to give students the basis to
become knowledgeable, caring and confidant beekeepers. Presented by HoneybeeLives.org,
at the Sustainable Living Resource Center, Rosendale/Cottekill, NY
~ Tues,
January
27, 2009
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Organic
Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring
~ Learn
about the basic
requirements
and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers.
Our 3-part
winter
workshops series are designed to give students the basis to
become knowledgeable, caring and confidant beekeepers. Presented by HoneybeeLives.org,
at the Sustainable Living Resource Center, Rosendale/Cottekill, NY
~ Saturdays,
January
31, February 7 or March 7, 2009
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Organic
Beekeeping: Understanding & Caring for Your Bees
~ Topics
will include hive congruency and design to benefit
the colony; Honeybee health and disease management the natural way;
seasonal concerns and methods; and more. Our
3-part
winter
workshops series are designed to give students the basis to
become knowledgeable, caring and confidant beekeepers. Presented by HoneybeeLives.org,
at the Sustainable Living Resource Center, Rosendale/Cottekill, NY
~ Sundays,
February
1, February 8 or March 8, 2009
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Organic
Beekeeping: A Naturalist's Approach to Beekeeping
~ All
3 sessions of this dynamic workshop series on one weekend! Our
winter workshops series are designed to give students the basis to
become knowledgeable, caring and confidant beekeepers. Presented by HoneybeeLives.org,
hosted at New England Farms, Granville, NY
~ Sat & Sun,
February
14 & 15, 2009
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8th
Annual NOFA Course in Organic Land Care
~ Become
a part of the only organization nationwide to accredit organic land
care professionals! Sponsored and organized by the NOFA Organic
Landcare Program in collaboration with NOFA-NY, this 5-day intensive
course trains and accredits professionals to practice organic land
care (caring for land without the use of synthetic pesticides or soil
amendments). It is recommended for landscapers, designers, municipal
and parks employees, horticulturists, master gardeners and
entrepreneurs. Hosted at Birch Hill, 1 Celebration Way, Schodack, NY.
Click above to read more, Click HERE
for brochure and to register on line.
~ Tues-Fri
& Mon, February 17-20 & 23, 2009
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Organic
Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring
~ Preparing
a New Hive for Spring, with Chris Harp. Covers basic tasks for first
time beekeepers, with an emphasis on honoring the bees' needs.
Presented HoneybeeLives.org, hosted at The Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut
Ridge, NY ~
Sat, February 21,
2009
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