BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//http://futureharvestcasa.org//NONSGML jCal Pro 2.2.13.575// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:JCal Pro Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your online events calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c9262a6e73665c8bddfa085f8a5be2fhttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique event where we'll watch nationally known s peakers sharing "\;big ideas"\; about changing the way we eat\, li ve from Manhattan. We'll bring our own regional spin to the conversation w ith presentations from Future Harvest-CASA farmers who are helping consume rs in Maryland\, DC and Virginia change the way they eat.\nThe Future Harv est CASA Official Viewing Party for TEDx Manhattan is free\, but advance R SVP is REQUIRED by February 10 due to limited seating. To reserve a space\ , send an email to\n\nevents@futureharvestcasa.org\n\n with your name\, em ail address\, phone number and brief statement of your interest in or work related to changing the way we eat in the Chesapeake region. DTEND:20110212T183000Z DTSTART:20110212T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110203T163600Z SUMMARY:TEDX Manhattan Webcast Viewing Party URL:http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti cle&id=111&Itemid=82/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124ea73c922e041a8d1ec0aae845e7fehttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Please contact Amy Crone if you plan to attend or if there are any questions at 410-841-5776 or croneag@mda.state.md.us. DESCRIPTION:To help farmers understand the recent changes and addition of n ew federal nutrition programs that can be accepted at farmers’ markets\, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with the Maryl and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to offer training for b oth the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP – WIC and Seniors) and the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) Program.  This training is mandatory for farmers who want to accept checks from participants at authorized far mers’ markets.  Training participants will learn about the different fe deral nutrition benefit programs\, be provided with the policies and proce dures for both the FMNP and the FVC program\, and upon completion of the t raining will receive new signs to display at their market stands.\nMarch 2 4th – Snow Hill: 103 Bank Street\, Snow Hill\, MD 21863 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pmMarch 29th – Southern Maryland: Charlotte Hall Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, MD 20622 from 3pm – 6pmApril 6th – Harford County: Heat Center\, 1201 Technology Drive\, Aberdeen\, Maryland 21001 from 10 am to noonApril 11th –Washington County: Washington Count y Agricultural Education Center\, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike\, Boonsboro MD 2171 3 from 10am to noonApril 11th – Garrett County: Garrett County Extension Office\, 1916 Maryland Highway\, Suite A\, Mt. Lake Park\, MD 21550 from 5pm to 7pmApril 19th – 11am to 1pm\; Montgomery County\, Department of E conomic Development\, Agricultural Services Division\, 18410 Muncaster Roa d\, Derwood\, Maryland 20855 DTEND:20110329T170000Z DTSTART:20110329T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T214900Z SUMMARY:Farmer Training for Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Fruit & Vegetable Check Program URL:http://www.mda.state.md.us/article.php?i=31085/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c4689271aa5f48ec7974e5d6b824fb4fhttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Please contact Amy Crone if you plan to attend or if there are any questions at 410-841-5776 or croneag@mda.state.md.us. DESCRIPTION:\nTo help farmers understand the recent changes and addition of new federal nutrition programs that can be accepted at farmers’ markets \, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with the Mar yland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to offer training for both the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP – WIC and Seniors) a nd the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) Program.  This training is mandato ry for farmers who want to accept checks from participants at authorized f armers’ markets.  Training participants will learn about the different federal nutrition benefit programs\, be provided with the policies and pro cedures for both the FMNP and the FVC program\, and upon completion of the training will receive new signs to display at their market stands.\nApril 6th – Harford County: Heat Center\, 1201 Technology Drive\, Aberdeen\, Maryland 21001 from 10 am to noonApril 11th –Washington County: Washingt on County Agricultural Education Center\, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike\, Boonsboro MD 21713 from 10am to noonApril 11th – Garrett County: Garrett County E xtension Office\, 1916 Maryland Highway\, Suite A\, Mt. Lake Park\, MD 215 50 from 5pm to 7pmApril 19th – 11am to 1pm\; Montgomery County\, Departm ent of Economic Development\, Agricultural Services Division\, 18410 Munca ster Road\, Derwood\, Maryland 20855\n DTEND:20110406T110000Z DTSTART:20110406T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110329T023500Z SUMMARY:Farmer Training For Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program And Fruit & Vegetable Check Program URL:http://www.mda.state.md.us/article.php?i=31085/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d75c47d6a044ce8e4e8e25ceb200ae04http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension\nUniversity of Maryland Eastern Sh ore\n2122 Richard A. Henson Center\nPrincess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:\nTed Wycall\, Cover Cropping Systems\, etc.Richard A. Henson C enter\, Rm. 1111\n\n \nFor more information about these events and more\, contact Farm Management Spe-cialist Erroll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by e mail at eamattox@umes.edu. To pre-register online for one or all of the wo rk-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/1890-mce.\n\n \n \n\nPre-registration is r equired! DTEND:20110406T200000Z DTSTART:20110406T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T213300Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series at UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ccf679875c3b7b91b73385c947ed57ahttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n"\;High Tunnel Field Day"\; \n\n \nWoodland Harv est Farm\, 4091 Woodland Ferry Road\, Seaford Delaware \nWoodland Harvest Farm\, 4091 Woodland Ferry Road\, Seaford Delaware\n\n \n\n \n \nFor mo re information about these events and more\, contact Farm Management Spe-c ialist Erroll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at eamattox@umes.edu. To pre-register online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/ 1890-mce.\n\n \n\nPre-registration is required!\n\n  DTEND:20110409T110000Z DTSTART:20110409T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T214900Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96fbd3592cdc07ce8c6e3f5d28ce1284http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Please contact Amy Crone if you plan to attend or if there are any questions at 410-841-5776 or croneag@mda.state.md.us. DESCRIPTION:\nTo help farmers understand the recent changes and addition of new federal nutrition programs that can be accepted at farmers’ markets \, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with the Mar yland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to offer training for both the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP – WIC and Seniors) a nd the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) Program.  This training is mandato ry for farmers who want to accept checks from participants at authorized f armers’ markets.  Training participants will learn about the different federal nutrition benefit programs\, be provided with the policies and pro cedures for both the FMNP and the FVC program\, and upon completion of the training will receive new signs to display at their market stands.\nApril 11th –Washington County: Washington County Agricultural Education Cente r\, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike\, Boonsboro MD 21713 from 10am to noonApril 11th – Garrett County: Garrett County Extension Office\, 1916 Maryland Highwa y\, Suite A\, Mt. Lake Park\, MD 21550 from 5pm to 7pmApril 19th – 11am to 1pm\; Montgomery County\, Department of Economic Development\, Agricult ural Services Division\, 18410 Muncaster Road\, Derwood\, Maryland 20855\n DTEND:20110411T110000Z DTSTART:20110411T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110329T024600Z SUMMARY:Farmer Training For Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program And Fruit & Vegetable Check Program URL:http://www.mda.state.md.us/article.php?i=31085/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40c201a0bedd5452436eb521546625dchttp://futureharvestcasa.org DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:The Accokeek Foundation DESCRIPTION:It’s one thing to purchase produce that’s in season\, and q uite another to cook it. Sustainable Table is a monthly cooking course tha t demonstrates how to use in-season fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs to cre ate healthful\, wholesome\, and delicious meals. Each class will spotlight one well-loved fruit or vegetable standard and one unusual item. Particip ants will receive printed recipes to take home. DTEND:20110412T183000Z DTSTART:20110412T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T170600Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Table Workshop URL:http://www.accokeek.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b65645cfb080ba50fdf70de00a243862http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:\n \n \nRichard A. Henson Center\, Rm. 1111\nFor more informa tion about these events and more\, contact Farm Management Spe-cialist Err oll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at eamattox@umes.edu. To pre-regist er online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/1890-mce. \n\nTed Wycall\, Cover Cropping Systems\, etc. Part II\n  DTEND:20110413T200000Z DTSTART:20110413T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T213700Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b9916803af852f6618775f3db24e624fhttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:"\;Irrigation Field Day"\;\nFood Science and Technology Center\, UMESFee: $10 per personLunch and materials provided.\n\nFor more information about these events and more\, contact Farm Management Spe-cia list Erroll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at eamattox@umes.edu. To pr e-register online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/18 90-mce.\n\nPre-registration is required!\n DTEND:20110416T110000Z DTSTART:20110416T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T215200Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23adb5952fc08f8ca4d0bcb9aa6da51fhttp://futureharvestcasa.org DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:The Accokeek Foundation DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tour of the barnyard as we talk about heritage breed ch ickens and enjoy hands-on interaction with chicks. We’ll also use natura l dyes to dye eggs. Two time slots are available\, and space is limited. R egistration is available online for this popular children’s activity.\nB arnyard\; 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.\; $10/child non-members\, $ 7/child members DTEND:20110416T130000Z DTSTART:20110416T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T170600Z SUMMARY:Chicken and the Egg URL:http://www.accokeek.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:720cfdd30a0233219ea3a35ad7f27469http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Please contact Amy Crone if you plan to attend or if there are any questions at 410-841-5776 or croneag@mda.state.md.us. DESCRIPTION:\nTo help farmers understand the recent changes and addition of new federal nutrition programs that can be accepted at farmers’ markets \, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with the Mar yland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to offer training for both the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP – WIC and Seniors) a nd the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) Program.  This training is mandato ry for farmers who want to accept checks from participants at authorized f armers’ markets.  Training participants will learn about the different federal nutrition benefit programs\, be provided with the policies and pro cedures for both the FMNP and the FVC program\, and upon completion of the training will receive new signs to display at their market stands.\nApril 19th – 11am to 1pm\; Montgomery County\, Department of Economic Develop ment\, Agricultural Services Division\, 18410 Muncaster Road\, Derwood\, M aryland 20855\n DTEND:20110419T120000Z DTSTART:20110419T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110329T025200Z SUMMARY:Farmer Training For Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program And Fruit & Vegetable Check Program URL:http://www.mda.state.md.us/article.php?i=31085/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b79c175ed20f69ed05770573c6d2a421http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bessie Green\, Life Forms that Live in the Soil Richard A. Henson Center\, Rm. 1111\nFor more information about these events and more \, contact Farm Management Spe-cialist Erroll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at eamattox@umes.edu. To pre-register online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/1890-mce. DTEND:20110420T200000Z DTSTART:20110420T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T214200Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7fb854bbe677187333b2b8a83ca7e489http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:"\;Poultry Workshop"\; Food Science and Technology Cent er\, UMESFee: $10 per personLunch and materials provided.\nFor more inform ation about these events and more\, contact Farm Management Spe-cialist Er roll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at eamattox@umes.edu. To pre-regis ter online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/1890-mce. \n\nPre-registration is required!\n DTEND:20110423T143000Z DTSTART:20110423T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T215500Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91b610a53eec480e9cc5b53c0b4d6ab7http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Sho re 2122 Richard A. Henson Center Princess Anne\, MD 21853 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bessie Green\, Life Forms\, Part II Richard A. Henson Cente r\, Rm. 1111\nFor more information about these events and more\, contact F arm Management Spe-cialist Erroll Mattox at 410-651-6206 or by email at ea mattox@umes.edu. To pre-register online for one or all of the work-shops\, go to www.umes.edu/1890-mce. DTEND:20110427T200000Z DTSTART:20110427T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110406T214400Z SUMMARY:Small Farms Series At UMES URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f420ce10aa77e1247b9ec92c4cc26596http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 28                                                                                        Reception    6pmPr ogram  6:30pm                                                                                                                                                           \nRegister:  http://innovativeagriculture.eventbrite. com/ (http://innovativeagriculture.eventbrite.com/)\nLocation: The Academy of Natural Sciences \, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy \, Philadelphia\nFeatu ring: Mark Smallwood - Executive Director\, Rodale Institute  Nic Esposit o - Author of Seeds of Discent and Founder of Philly Rooted   Karen Lewo tsky - PhD\, JD\, Certification Director\, Food Alliance   (Portland\, O regon) Melissa Miles - Manager\, The Permanent Futures Institute\; contrib uting author for The Permaculture Research Institute in Australia \; and O rganizer for the Eastern Pennslylvania Permaculture Guild\nModern agricult ure techniques have given us unprecedented amounts of food. However critic s note the large amounts of water\, energy\, and chemicals required for th ese yields have uncertain impacts on long-term soil fertility and the heal th of both humans and the environment.  Some growers are working to addre ss these issues by practicing cutting-edge techniques that incorporate eco logical principles. Join us as local experts discuss organic and sustainab le agriculture\, the comprehensive technique known as permaculture\, and g rowing trends in agriculture Seeds of Discent will be on sale in the gift shop.\nThis program is made possible with support from the William Penn Fo undation and has been cosponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for Sust ainable Agriculture (PASA)  DTEND:20110428T200000Z DTSTART:20110428T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110425T234300Z SUMMARY:Innovative Agriculture for the 21st Century URL:http://innovativeagriculture.eventbrite.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b77e89a04ed4e63b13419eb8a98180bchttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:410-357-9523 or emailing education@heathcote.org. DESCRIPTION:Come see our Permaculture design course students present their Permaculture site designs!  The presentation will include an introduction to Permaculture followed by examples of how Permaculture can be applied t o urban\, suburban\, and rural properties\, large and small.  If you are curious about Permaculture or are considering taking the design course\, t his is a great opportunity to learn more.\nPlease bring a vegetarian potlu ck dish to share for lunch.  We encourage you to use ingredients that wer e grown within 50 miles of your home to support local agriculture.This is a free event.  RSVP by calling 410-357-9523 or emailing education@heathco te.org (mailto:education@heathcote.org).   The event will be at Heathcot e Community\, Freeland\, MD.  Directions are posted online at: http://www .heathcote.org/cms/content/directions-heathcote (http://www.heathcote.org/ cms/content/directions-heathcote) .Click here for information about our ne xt Permaculture Design Course starting Sept. 10! DTEND:20110501T153000Z DTSTART:20110501T093000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T004800Z SUMMARY:Permaculture Design Course Presentations URL:http://www.heathcote.org/cms/content/home-scale-permaculture-design-cou rse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0cd1d4675ffec83d32c82e1124bc0808http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE &\; GOURMET LUNCH\nGREAT KIDS FARM\nMAY 14TH NOON TO 3 P.M.\n6601 Baltimore National Pike\, Catonsville\, Maryland 21228\nP urpose of Event:  Thank the current supporters of Great Kids Farm and cel ebrate all the efforts and achievements to engage Baltimore City Public Sc hools K-12 students in educational farm programs. We also would like to in vite potential supporters to hear all about the GKF’s educational\, voca tional and community events.\n \nCome enjoy the mouthwatering magic made possible when culinary students and celebrity chefs pair the farm's fresh produce with local and sustainable food. Celebrate the achievements of The Great Kids Farm’s first two years and learn about its emerging outreach effort--to improve the health and well being of all Baltimore City school s’ students and their communities.\n \nCarver High School\, Edmondson H igh School\, Forest Park High School\, and Mergenthaler Vocational High Sc hool will be teamed up with Spike Gjerde chef/owner of Woodberry Kitchen\ , Ned Atwater\, owner of Atwater's Breads and Soups\, and Casey Jenkins\, chef of Darker Than Blue\, Lisa Muscara Brice of Dirty Carrots and Jesse S andlin of The Arthouse to produce delicious dishes featuring produce from the farm that will be served in various places throughout the farm.\nSched ule for the Day:\n11:30    Registration opens\nNoon    Lunch is serv ed\n2 p.m.   Tour of Farm and share highlights about Great Kids Farm\n  \nWe are celebrating two very successful years of hard work -- which have made the following possible:\n•                More than 4\,000 Baltimore City School students visited the Farm for field trips\, c lasses and work-study programs.\n•                Two acr es of land have been cultivated with 60+ types of vegetables\, fruits and herbs.\n•                Creation of demonstration garden s\, technical assistance\, trainings and other supplies for over 100 schoo ls to start or maintain schoolyard gardens.\n•                 50+ volunteers and corporate teams have joined in service days to hel p build the Farm.\n•                Countless supporters have donated generous gifts to aid in GKF’s development.\n \nIn additio n\, we will be announcing our new Get Fresh Baltimore -- an outreach effor t to bring nutritional information\, complementary educational materials\, and experiential learning to all Baltimore City School students. \n \nW e will also be introducing Friends of Great Kids Farm\, a nonprofit that w ill raise funds and coordinate volunteers for Great Kids Farm to sustain o ur educational programs in years to come.\nRegister here! (http://gkfopenh ouse.eventbrite.com/)\nFor directions to the event and more information ab out Great Kids Farm visit www.greatkidsfarm.org DTEND:20110514T140000Z DTSTART:20110514T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110504T140300Z SUMMARY:Great Kids Farm Open House & Gourmet Lunch URL:http://www.greatkidsfarm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55d718d9dc82d5f1fd55269aef3e1f30http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 23\, 2011(Part of the the Town Square series“Fee ding the Future: Food\, Agriculture\, and Land Use in Uncertain Times”) \nNetworking reception: 6–6:30 pmProgram: 6:30–8:30 pm\nRegister at: l ocalfoodsafefood.eventbrite.com (http://localfoodsafefood.eventbrite.com/) \nMany people support the idea of purchasing local\, sustainably grown foo d\, but the current system for distributing and regulating food production makes it difficult for local growers to get their products out to the pub lic.Safety regulations\, in particular\, are designed to protect the publi c from issues in large-scale industrial food production\, and in many case s do not address the issues of local\, sustainable food.\nIn this program\ , we will hear from experts in agriculture\, health\, and food policy on t he best ways to increase the availability of local food while ensuring con sumer safety.\n\nDr. Palak Raval-Nelson\, PhD\, MPH\, Director\, Environme ntal Health Services (http://www.phila.gov/health/Environment/)\, City of Philadelphia\, will present the citys position and initiatives for food sa fety. \nCasey Spacht\, General Manager\, Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/)\, will discuss the concerns about reg ulation that have been expressed by the large network of small farms in La ncaster \nJoan Norman\, co-owner\, One Straw Farm (http://www.onestrawfarm .com/index.html)\, will discuss her farms experience as a large scale orga nic producer and Food Alliance (http://foodalliance.org/) sustainably cert ified wholesaler and retailer. She will present on the measures farmers sh ould take to get ahead of the regulatory issues. \nBrian Snyder\, Executiv e Director\, Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (http:// www.pasafarming.org/) (PASA)\, will present on his experience helping to c raft regulation at the state and federal level.\n\nThis program is part of the Town Square series “Feeding the Future: Food\, Agriculture\, and La nd Use in Uncertain Times.” This series\, co-sponsored with the Pennsylv ania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (http://www.pasafarming.org/) \, highlights cutting-edge issues on food and farming. Whether it's balanc ing the needs for food and energy\, finding new ways to grow more with les s\, or just getting safe\, sustainable food on the table\, agriculture fac es a brave new world. DTEND:20110523T190000Z DTSTART:20110523T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110517T003100Z SUMMARY:Local Food–Safe Food: Bringing It to Market URL:http://localfoodsafefood.eventbrite.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fbdca44bd787b39f3d8029ab401117b0http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:Looking for a chance to each kids about nutrition\, local food and agriculture?  Volunteer with the D.C. Farm to School Network in a sch ool cafeteria from 10.30am to 1pm on May 25th for the Strawberries &\; Salad Greens event!  It's the best extended lunch break you'll ever take! \nLearn more about volunteering for the event at a "\;Where Foods Come From"\; table in a school in this Table Volunteer One-Pager. (http:// dcfarmtoschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SS-Volunteer-Opportunity-May -25.pdf)  Still have questions?  Read these Table Volunteer FAQ's (http: //dcfarmtoschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SS-Volunteer-FAQs.pdf).  If you're in\, fill out this Table Volunteer Form (https://spreadsheets.go ogle.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhNX0xqT2tqVFdNdHRzejYwQmZnWmc6MQ) by Monday May 16th at 5pm. \nContact Nora at nora@dcfarmtoschool.org (mai lto:nora@dcfarmtoschool.org) if you have any questions.  And spread the w ord. DTEND:20110525T223000Z DTSTART:20110525T213000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110517T013600Z SUMMARY:Strawberries & Salad Greens Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8aa5633c058dbe3d0b27ad6c9e228536http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:Kristin Canty's documentary\, Farmeggedon\, The War Against Ame rica's Small Farms (http://farmageddonmovie.com/)will be screened in D.C. at the West End Theatre on M St. (between Dupont Circle and Georgetown) o n June 17-23. She will be in town the first weekend and speaking after eac h performance at 5\,7\, and 9pm. DTEND:20110623T160000Z DTSTART:20110617T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110511T132300Z SUMMARY:'Farmeggedon: The War Against America's Small Farms' Viewing URL:http://farmageddonmovie.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1dba7c5e3fc42d51abe9880ec432688http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Contact Shawna DeWitt to register at\nshawna_dewitt@yahoo.com or 57 1-271-2136 DESCRIPTION:Mountain View Farm &\;The Mad FermentationistPresent... Hom ebrewing LocallyBrewing beer using local sources of grain and fruit Sunda y August 14th 2pm-5pm$25 person/$40 per coupleSpace limited. Contact Shaw na DeWitt to register atshawna_dewitt@yahoo.com (mailto:shawna_dewitt@yaho o.com)or 571-271-2136 Michael Tonsmiere has been homebrewing all-grain ba tches for the past six years\, with a particular focus on unique recipes a nd sour beers.  His beers have won a number of awards including best sour beer in the East Region of the 2010 National Homebrew Contest.  Michael is a certified BJCP judge\, and freelance writer for Brew Your Own magazin e.  He also blogs about brewing at TheMadFermentationist.com DTEND:20110814T210000Z DTSTART:20110814T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T004900Z SUMMARY:Homebrew Class! URL:http://TheMadFermentationist.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cfb5dca92ac1ca1a7330955d9bd59b9ehttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:RSVP to Michelle Taylor\n\nmtaylor@towson.edu or 410-704-7118 DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University presents Gu est Lecturer Professor Pedro Berliner: \nSustainable Solutions for Desert Living:  From Ben-Gurion \nUniversity for the World\n \nDiscussion on t he efficient use of water in rain-fed agricultural systems and planted for ests in dry lands. \nTuesday\, September 13\, 2011\n2:00 – 3:00pm \nCo llege of Liberal Arts building\, Room 3150\nThis lecture is free and  ope n to the public.\n \nProfessor Pedro  Berliner is the director of the Ja cob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research. A noted expert on dry land a griculture\, Professor Berliner's main research interest is the efficient use of water in rain-fed agricultural systems and planted forests in dry l ands. He has studied and developed the techniques that make use of flood w aters for the irrigation of orchards and forests planted in arid zones\, w ith a focus on the evaporation of water from the surface of bare soils and between the rows of crops. Professor Berliner is involved in the developm ent\, testing and modeling of agricultural techniques that increase the wa ter use efficiency of crops and planted forests. \nRSVP to Michelle Taylo r\nmtaylor@towson.edu (mailto:mtaylor@towson.edu) or 410-704-7118\nDirecti ons and parking information available upon request.\n\n DTEND:20110913T190000Z DTSTART:20110913T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T212700Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Solutions for Desert Living: From Ben-Gurion Universit y for the World END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42bb6d5a9b75dfc351a3b28811c7e9f4http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:The Farmer and the Dell®: Technology for Good Food\nHow can te chnology help get more healthy\, fair\, affordable\, green food to consume rs?\nA panel of experts will share their knowledge and opinions on how sof tware can increase grower viability\, open new markets and scale up Good F ood.\nRegister now! (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/354118874) DTEND:20110915T204500Z DTSTART:20110915T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110822T222200Z SUMMARY:National Good Food Network Webinar: The Farmer and the Dell®: Tec hnology for Good Food URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/354118874/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24b8403e425e88aa1c4681065a1331b4http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Jeff Semler\, Extension Educator\, University of Maryland Extension - Washington County Office at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us at the University of Maryland\, Western Maryland Resear ch and Education Center (WMREC) for the FRUIT\, VEGETABLE &\; FIELD CRO P TWILIGHT MEETING on Thursday\, SEPTEMBER 22\, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\nThis educational meeting is intended to provide producers the oppor tunity to get a firsthand look at several of the ongoing projects at the U niversity of Maryland’s research facility near Keedysville\, MD.\nHIGHLI GHTS INCLUDE:\n\nUpdates from University of Maryland Extension specialists and USDA researchers - Bryan Butler\, Galen Dively\, Kate Everts\, and St arker Wright\nThe latest on the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug affecting: Vege tables\, Fruit and Field Crops\nUpdate on disease control in vegetable cro ps\nTour of ongoing projects including:\n\nMaryland pumpkin trials with 20 varieties\nNew NC 140 CG rootstock Trial planting with Cripp’s Pink and Brookfield Gala on G.202 rootstock budded directly from tissue culture\, G.202\, G.935\, and G.41 rootstocks all budded from stool bed plants\nAppl e seedling evaluations\nBt sweet corn varieties\nMobile high tunnel with s trawberry\, tomato\, and raspberry production\n\n\n\n Sandwiches and refr eshments will be provided.  Registration is not required\, but will help us to plan for handouts and refreshments.  Please RSVP to 301-791-1304 (t el:301-791-1304) or dwoodrin@umd.edu (mailto:dwoodrin@umd.edu)\nFLYER: htt p://www.agnr.umd.edu/Extension/local/WMREC/files/2011_WMREC_Twilight_Fulls heet.pdf\n LOCATION:  University of Maryland Western Maryland Research &\; Education Center\n18330 Keedysville Road\nKeedysville\, MD 21756\nD IRECTIONS to WMREC: http://agresearch.umd.edu/recs/wmrec/Directions.cfm DTEND:20110922T233000Z DTSTART:20110922T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T143400Z SUMMARY:FRUIT\, VEGETABLE & FIELD CROP TWILIGHT MEETING URL:http://www.agnr.umd.edu/Extension/local/WMREC/files/2011_WMREC_Twilight _Fullsheet.pd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d5ee92a953aa6e0df0163d27b37140bhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:MAILING ADDRESS\n\nChesapeake Film Festival\n32 S. Washington St.\, Suite 1A\nEaston Md. 21601\n\nPHONE\n\n410.822.1012\n\nEMAIL\n\ninfo@ches apeakefilmfestival.com DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Film Festival\n\nSeptember 23 -26\, 2011\n\nClic k here for film schedule (http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com/SCHEDULE.h tml) and venues (http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com/VENUE_MAP.html)\n\n \nThe Chesapeake Film Festival brings outstanding narrative\, comedy\, doc umentary and short films to Easton\, Cambridge\, and Chesapeake College in Wye Mills that otherwise would not be available to the citizens of the Ea stern Shore of Maryland and surrounding areas. Our fourth annual festival in 2011 builds on the extraordinary successes of our first three festivals and once again will include Gallery 447 in the town of Cambridge. CFF has partnered with Easton Premier Cinemas\, Plein Air\, The Frederick Douglas s Honor Society\, the Talbot Cinema Society\, the Talbot Office of Tourism \, and others. In addition\, our film festival proudly enhances Easton’s growing reputation as a center for the arts\, adding a new and complement ary dimension to existing arts events\, such as the Waterfowl\, Chamber Mu sic and Plein Air festivals. The exciting variety of films that CFF brings have won numerous awards all over the world at prestigious awards ceremon ies and represent the distinguished work of both new ground-breaking films as well as beloved classics. The Board of Directors is immensely grateful to each and every person who supports our festival!\n\nA moderated panel\ , The Future of Food\, will be held after the Closing Night film Cafeteria Man at the Avalon at 5:30 on Sunday\, September 25. Moderated by Amy Hani es\, panels members include Alice Chalmers\, Patty Lovera and Tony Geraci. The panel will address the question: What are the opportunities to provid e connections between the local\, state and federal levels for improving t he quality of food? The discussion will bring together people from various organizations\nthat can contribute their expertise on one unified topic: better food.\n \n\nThisweekend’s fourth annual Chesapeake Film Festival on Maryland’s Eastern Shorewill feature two screenings of a short film about sustainable food animalproduction that was produced by the Johns Hop kins Center for a Livable Future andthe Maryland Institute College of Art. \nThe film -- entitled Out to Pasture: The Future of Farming? -- givesseve ral pasture-based farmers a chance to tell their own compelling stories. I tfeatures chicken\, hog and dairy producers from Maryland\, Pennsylvania a nd NorthCarolina.\nThe film’s producer\, Leo Horrigan\, will participate in a Q&\;A panel afterboth screenings.\nDetails on the two screenings: \nSat.\, Sept. 24 – Easton\, MD\, Historical Society               11:30a.m.  \nSun.\, Sept.25 – Chestertown\, MD\, Garfield at Pri nce          1 p.m.\n  DTEND:20110927T130000Z DTSTART:20110923T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T020700Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake Film Festival URL:http://www.chesapeakefilmfestival.com/index.html/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:992f2cf88ce86479c47e6fa530fff26ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z CONTACT:Mike Newell @410-827-7388\, mnewell@umd.edu. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Wye Research and Education CenterQueenst own\, MDSeptember 27\, 20114:30-6:30 PM\nYou’ll hear:University of Maryl and specialists discuss insect and disease control and variouscultural pra ctices.\nYou’ll see:-20 varieties of large and small pumpkin types as pa rt of an IPM demonstration/spacingstudy\;-10 varieties of winter squash\;- and taste 4 late season varieties of BT sweet corn.\nA light dinner fare w ill be available.  There is no fee for this program\, but we as that youp lease pre-register with Debby Dant @ 410-827-8056 X115\, ddant@umd.edu (ma ilto:ddant@umd.edu) by September 20\, 2011. For more program information\, please contact Mike Newell @410-827-7388\, mnewell@umd.edu.\nIf you requi re special assistance to attend this event\, please contact Debby Dant no laterthan September 20\, 2011. DTEND:20110927T223000Z DTSTART:20110927T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T212700Z SUMMARY:2011 Pumpkin and Sweet Corn Twilight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111006T003000Z DTSTART:20111005T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-1 DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111013T003000Z DTSTART:20111012T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-2 DTSTAMP:20130524T193033Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111020T003000Z DTSTART:20111019T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7b9ddd72f72a077e9bfafcab34778b6ehttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:We have been working very hard gathering information\, interest and excitement about food hubs! Stay tuned for more details on what we'll be presenting for this webinar\, but feel free to pre-register now.\nRegi ster now! (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/654881538) DTEND:20111020T204500Z DTSTART:20111020T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110822T222500Z SUMMARY:National Good Food Network Webinar: The Latest from the National F ood Hub Collaboration URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/654881538/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-3 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111027T003000Z DTSTART:20111026T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-4 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111103T003000Z DTSTART:20111102T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780cc4b4a29ad93fc507a59cbefa0b50http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-5 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Beginning Farmer Project at Cornell University is offering an online course in writing a farm business plan for beginning f armers. The classes will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5-Nov. 9.This course is geared for new farmers\, as well as those expanding or tr ansitioning from one farm enterprise to another. Minimum requirements to e nroll in this class include identifying the type of farm you want\, some s hort-term and longer-term farm business goals\, and the geographic area or state where you intend to farm. Students should have at least some first- hand experience with farming\, including personal research into the type o f farm you will operate.Upon completing this course\, students will have a full business plan in a form ready to be implemented on the farm. The bus iness plan may be used to guide you in decision-making in running the farm business. Additionally\, the business plan will be in a form ready to sub mit to a banker\, private investor or grantor\, in the event you are seeki ng outside funding.The bulk of the course happens on your own time\, inclu ding readings and homework assignments. Weekly webinars will allow student s to learn from outside presenters\, ask questions\, and collaborate with other participants and the instructor to address your farm issues in real time. Farm Service Agency (FSA) borrower training credit is available upon request. This means that taking this online course may help you qualify f or low-interest beginning farmer loans through the FSA\, if you meet other eligibility requirements. For more information\, visit the go online: htt p://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topic=bfl (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&\;subject=fmlp&\;topi c=bfl).          Rebecca Schuelke Staehr co-owns Cayuga Pumpkin B arn in Cayuga County\, NY\, and formerly worked for the NY Farm Viability Institute. Erica Frenay is a project coordinator with the Cornell Small Fa rms Program and co-owns Shelterbelt Farm\, In Tompkins County\, NY. Onlin e classes will include instruction in mission and goal setting\, developin g organizational and operational plans\, farm business structure\, definin g job duties\, marketing\, financial statements\, and more.Course fee is $ 175.Register online: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register -for-upcoming-courses/ (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/regis ter-for-upcoming-courses/). DTEND:20111110T013000Z DTSTART:20111110T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T133100Z SUMMARY:Writing Your Farm Business Plan URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/register-for-upcoming-cour ses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8858ea2ef8bdb276f1cc409ab669e4f5http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information or to register\, contact: \nDeanna Baldwin at 410-841-5769 or baldwiDL@mda.state.md.us DESCRIPTION: \nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Univer sity of Maryland (UMD) will conduct training for fruit and vegetable produ cers who want to learn more about implementing good agricultural practices . \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nWhy a GAPs program is for ALL fruit and vegetable producers \nReview of recent outbreaks \nHow implementing a GAPs program can assist producers in complying with upcoming FDA rules\; m eet buyer requirements\; increase consumer confidence \nBasics of GAP o W ater Quality Issueso Wildlife/Livestock Issues o Compost/Manure Use o Work er Hygiene o Basic sanitation \nMDA/University of MD programs to assist pr oducers in implementing a GAPs program \nMDA GAPs Program for Direct Marke ters \nUSDA GAPs Program for Wholesale Marketers \n\nMaryland Department o f Agriculture\nDownstairs Conference Rooms\n50 Harry S. Truman Parkway\nAn napolis\, MD 21401\nNovember 16\, 2011\n9:00am – 4:00pm\nTraining regist ration fee is $20 per person which includes lunch and training materials. \nMake checks payable and mail to MDA\, FQAP\, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway\, Annapolis\, MD 21401\nRegistration must be received by November 11\, 2011 .\n\n Registration is available online at: www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/GAP_Re gistration_111611.docx (http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/GAP_Registration_11 1611.docx)\nGood Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Producers Training DTEND:20111116T210000Z DTSTART:20111116T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111027T152500Z SUMMARY:Good Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Producers Train ing URL:http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/GAP_Registration_111611.docx/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f6fe94c80477f570568b9e620414169chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/25FM55S DESCRIPTION:Join Montgomery County farmers Nick and Sophia Maravell for MVG 's first Call-in Webinar on Wednesday\, November 16 at 8pm! \n \nRegiste r Today! \n \nJoin us for Montgomery County's first "\;Know Your Far mer\,"\; Call-In Webinar\, as Montgomery Victory Gardens hosts "\; Challenges and Opportunities Facing Organic Agriculture in the 21st Centur y\,"\; a discussion with Montgomery County farmers Nick and Sophia Ma ravell.  Nick is the operator of Nick's Organic Farm in Potomac and one o f only four farmers sitting on the prestigious National Organic Standards Board\, while his daughter Sophia\, who has studied organic agriculture th roughout the world\, is one of our nation's new generation of aspiring far mers.  (See their full bios below.) This FREE Call-In Webinar will be on Wednesday\, November 16 at 8pm - - and we want you to bring Nick and Sop hia your questions to discuss this crucial topic!\n \nClick here to regis ter for MVG's Call-in Webinar "\;Challenges and Opportunities Facing O rganic Agriculture in the 21st Century"\;  (Call-in number and web l ink will be sent out to registrants prior to the event)\n \nMontgomery Vi ctory Gardens\, a leading local food advocacy project in Montgomery County \, is following up on its victory creating a new policy on vegetable garde ns in our public schools by working with other organizations to create the Montgomery Food Council.  If you enjoy the MVG local food updates\, supp ort school gardens or want to see a strong new Food Council in our county\ , then this Call-In Webinar is a great opportunity to support our work:   click here to make a secure\, 100% tax-deductible contribution to Montgome ry Victory Gardens.   DTEND:20111117T020000Z DTSTART:20111117T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T004000Z SUMMARY:Webinar: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Organic Agriculture i n the 21st Century URL:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/25FM55S/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3051b106763ded4d40af1bc7b9a73435http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Two Revolutionary Tools for Beginning Farmers\nTime and time ag ain we hear that amongst the biggest hurdles for beginning farmers are des igning a business model which creditors will fund\, and creating a compreh ensive food safety plan for their farm. Each of the tools presented on thi s webinar addresses one of those hurdles.\nRegister now! (https://www2.got omeeting.com/register/647279938) DTEND:20111117T214500Z DTSTART:20111117T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110822T222700Z SUMMARY:National Good Food Network Webinar: Two Revolutionary Tools for Be ginning Farmers URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/647279938/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:266a00904bef3569ab5b52c9756699b1http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Register here: https://www.pasafarming.net/educationaloutreach/reg istrations/index DESCRIPTION: Fri\, November 18\, 2011 10:00AM to 4:00PM (Eastern) \nExton\ , PA\nChester County Economic Development Council\nHosted by PASA (http:// cts.vresp.com/c/?PASA/c88e16cd74/f4c90719c7/16f8258aa3)\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS \nBe the first to sign up for this event! (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PASA/c8 8e16cd74/f4c90719c7/063d84c41f) \n$15 PASA members\, $25 all others\; lun ch is included.\nWhen it comes to your business plan\, do you ever wish yo u had a professional with which to consult? Need to reexamine your current plan or develop your first business plan? Join PASA with Joe Stratton to examine this year's challenges and successes in order to evaluate and adj ust next season's plan. Save yourself time\, money and energy by going int o 2012 with a strong plan built to maximize profits!\n\nAccounting and cas h flow management \nPricing\nAllocating profit and loss \nEmployee issues and human resource concerns\nWhat does overall success versus financial su ccess mean to me?\n\nClick here to visit our website for more info\, inclu ding PASA's field days map\, ride share info\, presenter details and more! \nPASA members receive discounts on all educational events\, such as this one!Visit our membership page to sign up or renew today.\n DTEND:20111118T210000Z DTSTART:20111118T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110927T204100Z SUMMARY:Business Planning for Farmers: Developing a Strong Plan for 2012 URL:http://pasafarming.org/our-work/farmbasededucation/2011fielddays/busine ss-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75436233f0f369b248373cf63f5f013ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION: December 7\, 2011. Dealing with Weather Extremes: Excess Heat and Moisture. Presented by Dr. Elsa Sanchez with Penn State's Department o f Horticulture\nTo register go to http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-frui t. The cost is $15 for attending all 4 webinars. DTEND:20111207T180000Z DTSTART:20111207T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T013100Z SUMMARY:Webinar: Dealing with Weather Extremes: Excess Heat and Moisture URL:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4621cb417bb5d25f810916913ffe7792http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for a series of 4 webinars being offere d through Penn State Extension to keep you informed on critical vegetable production issues. \n\nJanuary 4\, 2012\nNew Resources for Beginning Organ ic Vegetable Growers: What You Need to Know and Where to Find it. Presente d by Ms. Tianna Dupont with Penn State Extension\nAll webinars will take p lace from noon to 1 pm.\nTo register go to http://estension.psu.edu/veget able-fruit. The cost is id="\;mce_marker"\;5 for attending all 4 w ebinars. DTEND:20120104T180000Z DTSTART:20120104T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T013600Z SUMMARY:Webinar: New Resources for Beginning Organic Vegetable Growers URL:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27449093173df24b6994e5ec36b452cchttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:http://www.anymeeting.com/WebConference/default.aspx?ip_ek=eatfresh maryland1 DESCRIPTION:Farmers markets nationwide are navigating ways to increase acce ssibility to low-income shoppers. Yet limited time and resources often req uire market managers to put these critical and complicated issues on the b ack-burner. Recognizing the need for support and TA for market managers\, Crossroads Community Food Network launched "\;Eat Fresh Maryland"\ ; in November 2010. This groundbreaking partnership of more than twenty fa rmers markets\, non-profits\, and government agencies is the first statewi de effort to expand federal nutrition benefits redemption at farmers marke ts. Data from Eat Fresh Maryland's pilot season shows that activities have led to increased food access for low-income Maryland residents and revenu e for local farmers\, and fostered development of best practices amongst f armers market managers. Learn about the successes and challenges of Eat F resh Maryland's pilot year and about our next steps for creating a thrivin g local food system accessible to all. DTEND:20120105T200000Z DTSTART:20120105T190000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111210T174700Z SUMMARY:Webinar: Eat Fresh Maryland: Successes\, Challenges\, and Visions f or the Future URL:http://www.anymeeting.com/WebConference/default.aspx?ip_ek=eatfreshmary land1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27c1d54df4a7a29c7323346e0e5c5f6ehttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 21st\, “Changing the Way we Eat” viewing party\, 9am-5:30pm\, at Bethesda Green\, 4825 Cordell Ave. Bethesda\, MD. Join us for this FREE one-day live event of TEDxManhattan simulcast to wo rldwide viewing parties. Speakers address the sustainable food movement’ s work to shift from our current industrially-based food system to one tha t’s healthy\, nutritious\, and accessible to all. Learn what’s happeni ng in our community and meet others. Co-hosted by Bethesda Green\, Full Pl ate Ventures\, and Slow Food DC. Details and RSVP at: http://bit.ly/rZVJwZ (http://bit.ly/rZVJwZ) Cheryl Kollin\, 240-491-1958 (tel:240-491-1958). \n \n\nhttp://wp.me/poEag-rc (http://wp.me/poEag-rc) DTEND:20120121T223000Z DTSTART:20120121T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T035200Z SUMMARY:TEDx “Changing the Way we Eat” viewing party URL:http://wp.me/poEag-rc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4121f9ccafc35b2d1649a1b5a9321b0chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:USDA Listening Session Part 2Honing the Mid/Upper Shore Ag Issu es\nChesapeake College\, Economic Development Center Room 27\nContinental Breakfast Served (FREE)\nRegistration is required at www.marylantedco.org (http://www.marylantedco.org/) go to calendar of events\nThe USDA Listenin g Session was a whirlwind brainstorming session of all the issues that far mers\, growers\, processors\, dairy and other agri-businesses face in the Mid and Upper Eastern Shore face. This second session is to look at the is sues from the listening session and identify the top three to four issues that USDA/ARS can address.\nARS will seek out researchers and other scient ists from extension and area universities that can address those issues. T his will be the basis for the AG Forum.\nWe are seeking volunteers to serv e on the planning committee to help set the agenda for the Ag Forum. The t ime commitment is 2 conference calls. Please contact John McQuaid at jmcqu aid@marylandtedco.org (mailto:jmcquaid@marylandtedco.org) or 410.463.0855 (tel:410.463.0855)\n\nAg Forum Partners:\nARS/USDA\nMaryland TEDCO\nMARBID CO\nRural Maryland Council DTEND:20120126T153000Z DTSTART:20120126T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120126T151000Z SUMMARY:USDA Listening Session Part 2 Honing the Mid/Upper Shore Ag Issues URL:http://www.marylantedco.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:800d01005de084349940516fecfff2f1http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:It's Viable ... Now What?From Feasibility Study to Business Pla n\nFree! Register Now (http://wallacecenter.us1.list-manage.com/track/clic k?u=f6e853d37c1ed4db967a79125&\;id=6d71ff0e53&\;e=6b20989d17)\nWhen considering creating a business\, most often the first step is to conduct a feasibility study. Designed to establish if a business opportunity exist s\, a completed feasibility study does not determine how you intend to exp loit that opportunity. That process\, and eventual document\, is the domai n of the business plan.\n This webinar will illustrate\, by examples and d iscussion\, how to move from a positive feasibility study to a full busin ess plan\, and financing the operation. We will have a food hub example\, and a food processing center example. Our panelists have many years of bus iness experience\, so expect several other mini-examples to come up. We h ave designed the presentation especially for those considering creating a new business in the food value chain\, or involved in counseling those who do. As always\, there will be time for questions for our panel. This is webinar is in some ways a companion to our Sept. 30\, 2010 webinar. Watch the recording of that webinar. (http://wallacecenter.us1.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=f6e853d37c1ed4db967a79125&\;id=f866ebad5d&\;e=6b20989d 17)\n \nReserve your spot - click here (http://wallacecenter.us1.list-man age.com/track/click?u=f6e853d37c1ed4db967a79125&\;id=1a265bbd3f&\;e= 6b20989d17) DTEND:20120126T221500Z DTSTART:20120126T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120126T150800Z SUMMARY:National Good Food Network Webinar URL:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/548652322/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ec5f6a8a823915bd878e50d19173464http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For directions and campus map\, visit http://www.washcoll.edu DESCRIPTION:General Public Meeting for the Eastern Shore\nWashington Colleg e\nHodson Hall\, Hynson Lounge\n300 Washington Avenue\nChestertown\, Maryl and 21620\n(Participants should park in lot next to Kirby Stadium or behin d the Gibson Center for the Arts.) DTEND:20120206T203000Z DTSTART:20120206T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T005800Z SUMMARY:2012 Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan Public Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2853e0e4214a0a498ab08b890473d703http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For directions\, visit http://www.maryland4h.org\nCollege Park\, Ma ryland 20740\n\nPlease call (410) 827-6202 or email nnunn@umd.edu regardin g weather related questions. Information regarding cancellations or weathe r delayed events will be posted on http://www.agroecol.umd.edu DESCRIPTION:General Public Meeting: Meeting to be held at the 4-H Center in College Park and videoconferenced to the Frostburg University\, Salisbury University\, and College of Southern Maryland\nThe Maryland 4-H Center\n8 020 Greenmead Drive DTEND:20120208T020000Z DTSTART:20120207T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T011900Z SUMMARY:2012 Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan Public Meetings URL:http://www.maryland4h.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bc4a5f68829b7b28adb6dc0544586525http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For registration and directions\,\ncontact Debby Dant @ 410-827-805 6\nExt. 115\, or for additional meeting\ninformation\, contact Mike Newell @\n410-827-7388. DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Fruit School\nWye Research and Education CenterQueenst own\, MD\nPLEASE register by mail\, phone\, fax\, or e-mail NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 10\, 2012. Registrationfee is $20.00 (includes coffee/donuts & \; lunch) – make check payable to University of MD and mail to:\nWRECAtt n: D. DantP.O. Box 169Queenstown\, MD 21658\nPhone: 410-827-8056 Ext. 115F ax: 410-827-9039E-mail: ddant@umd.edu (mailto:ddant@umd.edu) DTEND:20120215T220000Z DTSTART:20120215T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T215700Z SUMMARY:2012 Bay Area Fruit School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cebbe0675c9125a600d68870509d5dc1http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:If you have technical difficulty connecting\, please call the Libra ry Help Desk at 1-800-500-1554 or 5-2345 (MSU campus) and indicate you are having trouble connecting to the Adobe Connect meeting space at http://br eeze.msu.edu/ncrcrd/ . DESCRIPTION:Challenges facing Small and Medium Sized Entrepreneurs in Emerg ing Cool Climate Wine Regions\n   R. Brent Ross\, Assistant Professor Agr icultural\, Food &\; Resource Economics Michigan State University   Fa bio R. Chaddad\, Assistant Professor Division of Applied Social Sciences U niversity of Missouri-Columbia   Miguel I. Gomez\, Assistant Professor Dy son School of Applied Economics and Management Cornell University   http: //breeze.msu.edu/ncrcrd/ (http://breeze.msu.edu/ncrcrd/) \n   About the w ebinar:  In the last decade we have observed the rapid establishment of new small- and medium-sized wineries in non-traditional\, cold-climate win e regions. These rural entrepreneurs include grape growers that have decid ed to vertically integrate into winemaking and also non-farmer investor-en trepreneurs who have opted for an alternative lifestyle. As a result of th is entrepreneurial activity\, wine clusters are emerging in non-traditiona l regions such as in the states of Michigan\, Missouri and Northern New Yo rk. These wine clusters might become economic vectors of rural development as they have the potential to foster the development of related industrie s (e.g.\, tourism) as is the case of established wine regions such as Napa Valley.   This research seminar examines the barriers that wineries and emerging wine regions must overcome to be successful vectors of rural deve lopment.  In particular\, we will present the results of an exploratory s urvey of Michigan\, Missouri\, and New York wineries.  These results reve al the key challenges facing rural entrepreneurs in these regions with emp hasis on economic\, business and marketing issues at two interrelated leve ls ? the firm (i.e.\, the winery) and the industry (or region). Furthermor e\, we conduct a comparative analysis of these challenges across the three regions and highlight several significant similarities and differences.  The seminar concludes by introducing a conceptual framework for addressin g the two most significant challenges: grape procurement and wine distribu tion.    Registration:  There is no fee for attending this webinar.\nI nstructions for Accessing the Webinar: Following is the link you will use to access this free webinar:  1-800-500-1554 (tel:1-800-500-1554) or 5-23 45 (MSU campus) and indicate you are having trouble connecting to the Adob e Connect meeting space at http://breeze.msu.edu/ncrcrd/ (http://breeze.ms u.edu/ncrcrd/) .      Keep in mind that many people will be linked in to this conference.  To facilitate Q&\;A?s\, participants submit quest ions via the Chat Function in Adobe Connect.   To receive these announcem ents directly\, or to correct errors in our distribution list\, please ema il soliz@anr.msu.edu (mailto:soliz@anr.msu.edu).   For our webinar archiv es go to: http://ncrcrd.msu.edu/ncrcrd/chronological_archive  DTEND:20120215T210000Z DTSTART:20120215T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T202500Z SUMMARY:NCRCRDWebinar:Challenges facing Small & Med Sized Entrepreneurs in Emerging Cool Climate Wine Region URL:http://breeze.msu.edu/ncrcrd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3eb8b86a8178826c94672fae2e654ec8http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information\, go to www.marylandorganic.org or contact Hol ly Heintz Budd at 443-975-4181. DESCRIPTION:Save the date for:\nMARYLAND ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING ASSOCIATI ON\nMOFFA WINTER MEETING\n\nFebruary 18\, 2012\n8 am to 5 pm\nMaryland Dep artment of Agriculture\n50 Harry S. Truman Parkway\nAnnapolis\, MD 21401\n \nFeaturing informative presentations and workshops\, a home grown "\ ;Eat Local"\; potluck lunch\, seed swap\, and a fundraising auction. R egistration is $20 for non-members and $5 for members.  Membership is $25 for one year or $45 for two years. Registration is at the door.  For mor e information\, go to www.marylandorganic.org (http://www.marylandorganic. org/) or contact Holly Heintz Budd at 443-975-4181 (tel:443-975-4181). DTEND:20120218T220000Z DTSTART:20120218T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T004300Z SUMMARY:MARYLAND ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING ASSOCIATION (MOFFA) WINTER MEETIN G URL:http://www.marylandorganic.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c1e0543553864d1368eb3c412fdc0b3bhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for a series of 4 webinars being offere d through Penn State Extension to keep you informed on critical vegetable production issues\nFebruary 29\, 2012\nVegetable Disease Management: What You Need to Know for 2012. Presented by Dr. Beth Gugino with Penn State's Department of Plant Pathology\nAll webinars will take place from noon to 1 pm.\nTo register go to http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit. The cos t is $15 for attending all 4 webinars.\n\n\n DTEND:20120229T180000Z DTSTART:20120229T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T014400Z SUMMARY:Webinar: Vegetable Disease Management URL:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82ddcd57c185a5f8b9fdc35cb28dcbb0http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Please call (410) 827-6202 or email nnunn@umd.edu regarding weather related questions. Information regarding cancellations or weather delayed events will be posted on http://www.agroecol.umd.edu DESCRIPTION:General Public Meeting for Western Maryland\nHagerstown Communi ty College\nCareer Programs Building\, Classrooms 210 and 212\n11400 Robin wood Drive\nHagerstown\, Maryland 21742\nFor directions and campus map\, v isit http://www.hagerstowncc.edu (http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/) DTEND:20120229T203000Z DTSTART:20120229T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T012700Z SUMMARY:2012 Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan Public Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dee6339cd500d06b4727faa0689225c0http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Please call (410) 827-6202 or email nnunn@umd.edu regarding weather related questions. Information regarding cancellations or weather delayed events will be posted on http://www.agroecol.umd.edu DESCRIPTION:General Public Meeting for Central Maryland\nBaltimore County A gricultural Center\n1114 Shawan Road\nCockeysville\, Maryland 21030\nFor d irections\, visit http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation (ht tp://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation)\nPlease carpool if pos sible. DTEND:20120302T020000Z DTSTART:20120301T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T013000Z SUMMARY:2012 Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan Public Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:623561bd5b083f2a4cd8c903f6d2c788http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:We will be using organic food grade ingredients such as coconut oil \, herb infused olive oil\, and aloe to create this soothing and vers atile cream\nRegistration: $25 plus $5 for materials.  Bring a pint jar t o take cream home in.  DTEND:20120304T210000Z DTSTART:20120304T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T040600Z SUMMARY:Mountain View Farm Spring Class Series - Lotion Making Class URL:http://www.mvforganics.com/mountain_view_farm/workshops.html/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1ddafbe8ca0fe0c79ce145b5b4e23dc3http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Please call (410) 827-6202 or email nnunn@umd.edu regarding weather related questions. Information regarding cancellations or weather delayed events will be posted on http://www.agroecol.umd.edu DESCRIPTION:General Public Meeting for All\nMaryland Department of Environm ent\nFirst Floor Aeris\, Aqua\, and Terra Conference Rooms located behind MDE reception desk\n(Participants need to register at reception desk)\n180 0 Washington Boulevard\nBaltimore\, Maryland 21230-1718\nFor directions an d parking instructions\, please visit http://www.mde.state.md.us/aboutmde/ DirectionstoMDE/Pages/AboutMDE/Directions/index.aspx (http://www.mde.state .md.us/aboutmde/DirectionstoMDE/Pages/AboutMDE/Directions/index.aspx) DTEND:20120305T210000Z DTSTART:20120305T190000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T013200Z SUMMARY:2012 Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan Public Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c6328a1347c6f7b5e44ce4ee6df4219fhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Summer Hall E2014\nWolfe Street Building DTEND:20120307T181500Z DTSTART:20120307T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120226T195500Z SUMMARY:Lecture and Book Signing by Will Allen URL:http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88e3811512b236f0be09609d2c32d250http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the forum is to showcase new and exciting projec ts and programs that enhance farm or rural business profitability. The the me of this year’s Forum is “Direct Marketing Beyond the Traditional Fa rmers Markets”.\nThe registration fee of $40.00 per person includes the forum program\, morning refreshments\, and a buffet lunch. Registration in formation is available online at www.LoudounFarms.org (http://www.loudounf arms.org/) or by calling 703-777-0426. Pre-registration by March 1\, 2012 is required.\nBest Western Lee-Jackson\, Winchester\, VA DTEND:20120309T210000Z DTSTART:20120309T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120226T201600Z SUMMARY:Forum for Rural Innovation URL:http://www.LoudounFarms.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7c1109961b9c331c8164ace0f7047814http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Rob Moutoux of Moutoux Orchards demonstrates simple dairy recip es you can do at home.\nRegistration:  $25 plus $5 for materials DTEND:20120311T200000Z DTSTART:20120311T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T041400Z SUMMARY:Mountain View Farm Spring Class Series - Basics of Home Dairy URL:http://www.mvforganics.com/mountain_view_farm/workshops.html/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d45ee9f7300163f2b8991f64c6683d77http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for a series of 4 webinars being offere d through Penn State Extension to keep you informed on critical vegetable production issues.\nMarch 14\, 2012\nNew Insect Pests. Presented by Drs. S helby Fleischer and Greg Krawczyk with Penn State?s Department of Entomolo gy and Ms. Kathy Demchak with Penn State?s Department of Horticulture\nAll webinars will take place from noon to 1 pm.\nTo register go to http://es tension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit. The cost is id="\;mce_marker"\;5 for attending all 4 webinars. DTEND:20120314T170000Z DTSTART:20120314T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T014600Z SUMMARY:Webinar: New Insect Pests URL:http://estension.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4b896c501355d0afa0b31394b59e89fahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:March 15\, 2012\nMid/Upper Shore Agriculture Innovation Forum\n 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm\nThe Elks Club\, 502 Dutchman's Lane\, Easton\, MD 21 601\nRegistration coming\nOn March 15\, 2012 The Mid/Upper Shore Agricultu re &\; Business Innovation Forum will bring USDA ARS scientists and UM Extension will present their research to address the issues identified at the Listening Session. Financial institutions will also discuss funding av ailable to adopt the new technology. More information to come!\nAg Forum P artners:\nARS/USDA\nMaryland TEDCO\nMARBIDCO\nRural Maryland Council DTEND:20120315T193000Z DTSTART:20120315T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T221800Z SUMMARY:Mid/Upper Shore Agriculture Innovation Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81434489d574df666e57caef29c0959fhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information\, contact Louise Lawrence\, executive secretar y\, 410-841-5863. DESCRIPTION:The State Soil Conservation Committee will hold its next meetin g at the Maryland Department of Agriculture\, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway\, Annapolis. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conse rvation and water quality programs. DTEND:20120315T140000Z DTSTART:20120315T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T192300Z SUMMARY:State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d006a8ee921cc18935d8328f71d2e135http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nTalbot County Ag Center Contact: Shannon Dill\, 410-8 22-1 (tel:410-822-1244)244 (tel:410-822-1244) DTEND:20120316T010000Z DTSTART:20120315T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T192500Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aeb8a18ee681304818f4cd55e73fe260http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traditional kim chi\, lacto fermented ketchup\, a nd lacto-fermented beverages such as kombucha and coconut water kefir.\nRe gistration: $25 plus $10 materials fee.\nMaximum 10 participants DTEND:20120318T200000Z DTSTART:20120318T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T042300Z SUMMARY:Mountain View Farm Spring Class Series - Basics of Lacto-Fermenting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f67553a90b52788d98620625708f063http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:To register\, contact Christina Maroulis-Castro at smarouli@umd.edu or 301-600-3576. DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Nutrient Manag ement Program and University of Maryland Extension will offer continuing e ducation training for nutrient management consultants and farmers who are certified to write their own nutrient management plans at the Frederick Co unty Extension Office.  Topics discussed will include fall wheat nitrate testing\, nitrogen inhibitors\, nutrient timing and sources\, integrating fall and winter manure restrictions and benefits of enrolling in the cover crop program.  Participants receive four credit hours toward MDA’s con tinuing education requirement.  DTEND:20120321T140000Z DTSTART:20120321T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T192800Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Continuing Education Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fdc6739854d762b2fe94edfb059fb7fchttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Location: Union Hospital of Cecil County\n\nUnion Hospital is c ommitted to purchasing local sustainable meat\, poultry\, and produce for its cafeteria and patient meals. Local farms have increased their acreage for produce\, employed winter greenhouses for growing\, and increased poul try flock size to meet the hospital’s needs. Forty-nine percent of UHCC s meat and 100 percent of its beef is now purchased locally. Food waste is either composted or sent to an area hog farmer to be used for feed. DTEND:20120322T170000Z DTSTART:20120322T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T025300Z SUMMARY:MD H2E Trailblazer Event: Sustainable Foods URL:http://mdh2e.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-MD-H2E-Trailblazer-Eve nts.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4a0c9ab4fcad0ca427570f439612faachttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Grow your own mushrooms! Lean how to inoculate stumps\, logs\, wood chips and burlap sacks while improving your garden ecology.  You can even take home your own mushroom log!\nRegistration: $40 plus $10 materia ls fee\nMaximum 20 participants\nInstructor:  Michael Judd DTEND:20120325T200000Z DTSTART:20120325T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120226T185000Z SUMMARY:Mountain View Farm Spring Class Series - Wild About Mushrooms URL:http://www.mvforganics.com/mountain_view_farm/Home.html/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ba89414e716e9221353d2d34c7545b47http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nAnne Arundel County Davidsonville Family Recreation C enter Call 410-222-6759 (tel:410-222-6759)\n410-222-6759 (tel:410-222-675 9)\n\n DTEND:20120327T010000Z DTSTART:20120326T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T192600Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00dbd4b1521740cdb6279c5aca02856chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Email Ann McGinnis at ann@pasafarming.org with any questions or to register by email. You can also register online at http://pasafarming.org/ events/pasa-events/pasa-eastern-region-master-class-the-true-cost-of-produ ction DESCRIPTION:Chester County Economic Development Council 737 Constitution Dr . Exton\, Chester County\nThis 90-minute hands-on\, interactive seminar w ill focus on how you know if you're making a profit\, before\, during and after your farming adventure begins. We will focus on actual situations fr om Ted LeBow's farming and small business experience. \n$10 for PASA memb ers and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. DTEND:20120414T153000Z DTSTART:20120414T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T161200Z SUMMARY:PASA Master Class: The Total Cost of Production URL:http://pasafarming.org/events/pasa-events/pasa-eastern-region-master-cl ass-the-true-cost-of-producti/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fad2b3305eed8b52ed79215851947487http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:4240 Folly Quarter Road\nEllicott City\, Maryland DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ray Weil and Natalie Lounsbury of the University of Marylan d will give a tour of their experimental plots using forage radish\, sprin g oats and other winterkilled cover crops for early spring vegetable plant ing without herbicides. The experiment includes tilled and no-till treatme nts and a variety of early spring vegetables. There will be equipment demo s of modified push seeders for no-till planting and Dr. Weil will demonstr ate how to take soil samples for nutrient analysis and new field technique s for measuring nitrate\, potassium and pH in the field. Use of the pre-si dedress nitrate test for vegetable.\nTo register please call the Universit y of Maryland Extension Carroll County Office at 410-386-2760 or send an e -mail to chill1@umd.edu with attendee name(s) and telephone number(s). DTEND:20120425T233000Z DTSTART:20120425T213000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120314T184300Z SUMMARY:Cover Crops for Early Spring Vegetables and Measuring Nutrients in the Field END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c77b65cd0a2694bfab01dfd77e7309chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Please contact Ginger Myers\, University of Maryland Extension\, 30 1-432-2767\, ext. 338 to register. DESCRIPTION:Got poultry? Need them processed? Looking to rein in production costs through group purchases and services? Could you use an additional v olume market for your sustainable raised poultry? Then you need to attend an information and organizational meeting of a new group forming in Centra l Maryland whose mission is to:\n\nProvide safe\, environmentally responsi ble\, and economically feasible processing services to small and mid-sized poultry producers.\nOrganize a buying group for chicks\, poults\, feeds\, and poultry supplies to secure quantity discounts.\nProvide training and continuing education about regulations\, marketing\, and production.\nServ ice volume sales accounts through aggregation of group member birds to pro vide an additional outlet to group members and sufficient supplies to volu me buyers.\n\nThis new community development and economic development init iative is sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension’s Rural Ente rprise Development Center with funding provided by a Northeast SARE Partne rship grant.\nWhere: Farmer Tom’s             427 Cockeys Mil l Road             Reisterstown\, MD  21136 DTEND:20120426T000000Z DTSTART:20120425T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T141300Z SUMMARY:Poultry Processing and Marketing Group Organization Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:deb2589587ec4ac8e2942415af8e2acahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION: \nThe second “Who Wants to be an Urban Farmer” is a morni ng of workshops that provide the opportunity to learn specific production techniques utilized at urban farms in Baltimore\, Maryland. Each workshop will present a different specialized tool to growing food for production i n Baltimore City. The workshops will be focused on urban farming and produ ction\, and presented in a scope and scale able to be transferred to backy ards and open urban green space. The best recipients of the workshops will be new urban farmers\, and home and community gardeners looking to improv e their operations with efficiency\, diversification\, and output. Suggest ed donation is a sliding scale of $5-15. Donations will be accepted online through Eventbrite or at the workshops. DTEND:20120428T163000Z DTSTART:20120428T123000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T154700Z SUMMARY:Who Wants To Be an Urban Farmer? URL:http://rff-urbanfarmerworkshops.eventbrite.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25828fe7935ab79e6178ae129c8494fahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information about training opportunities for sheep and goa t farmers/producers or to register online for the May 19 event\, visit www .umes.edu/1890-mce or call 410-651-6206. DESCRIPTION:Dr. Enrique Nelson Escobar offers a roundtable for new and begi nning sheep and goat producers at the Center for Food Science and Technolo gy on the UMES campus.\nThe roundtable presents a unique opportunity for s heep and goat producers who are just beginning to raise sheep and goats fo r production or for those are thinking about raising sheep and goats for p roduction.  Farmers who are raising sheep and goats for other reasons are invited to attend as well.\nPre-registration is required for the event\, which is sponsored by the UMES University of Maryland Extension office.  Individual registration fees\, at $12 per person\, include lunch and one s et of materials.  Families may register at $15 per family. DTEND:20120520T025900Z DTSTART:20120519T030000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T143100Z SUMMARY:Training for New and Beginning Sheep and Goat Farmers/Producers URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60435dc9b8be33f7bd855f7d4c336a08http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:The Old Schoolhouse\n12018 Lee Highway\nSperryville\, VA DESCRIPTION:Holistic Management International\, (HMI) is offering a free to wn hall reception in May for farmers in the Upper Piedmont that are intere sted in learning about Holistic Management\, whole farm planning system. W e had several farmers from Rappahannock county participate in a program wi th us last year\, and we plan on sharing their successes at the reception. \nYou must register in advance to attend. Registration closes May 24\, 201 2 DTEND:20120601T010000Z DTSTART:20120531T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T155100Z SUMMARY:Free Town Hall Reception for Upper Piedmont Farmers URL:http://holisticmanagement.org/piedmont/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a429e1d2da8f8a21fc94191b52d2267http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For further information about workshop content\, contact Extension Educator Winifred McGee\, wwm1@psu.edu\, 717-270-4391 or Ginger S. Myers\, University of Maryland Extension Specialist at gsmyers@umd.edu\, 301-432- 2767 x338. DESCRIPTION:Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center Co-Sponsors Food f or Profit Class\nFood for Profit is a one-day workshop designed to help yo u work through the maze of local and state regulations\, food safety issue s\, and business management concepts that all must be considered in settin g up a commercial food business.  \nThe course will be held at the Washin gton County Agricultural Education Center\, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike (building door #4)\, Boonsboro\, MD  21713.\nThe tuition cost of $40 per person in cludes all materials and lunch.  Registration is through the Penn State c vent on-line system at http://www.cvent.com/d/zcq155 (http://www.cvent.com /d/zcq155) or by calling 877-489-1398 (tel:877-489-1398).   \nPre-payme nt and registration are required for this workshop.  Penn State is commit ted to affirmative action\, equal opportunity\, and the diversity of its w orkforce.\n  DTEND:20120606T200000Z DTSTART:20120606T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T155800Z SUMMARY:Food for Profit URL:http://www.cvent.com/d/zcq155/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa7d3000cef1c84471c2b048d766daa9http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information about the June roundtables or to register\, vi sit www.umes.edu/1890-mce or call 410-651-6206. DESCRIPTION:An integrated management of internal parasites in sheep and goa ts roundtable is scheduled in the UMES Center for Food Science and Technol ogy.\nThe event offers a hands-on workshop that will teach sheep and goat producers how to use the FAMACHA card to reduce the use of dewormers and m inimize worm resistance to anthelmintics.  In addition\, Dr. N. Enrique E scobar\, associate professor and small ruminant specialist\, will present an overview of methods for parasite fecal egg counts.  Participants may b ring a fecal sample from their own farms for analysis\, but will need to c ontact the UME office for detailed instruction on sample collection and tr ansport.\nThe roundtables will offer a classroom style lecture for the mor ning session and hands-on exercises for the afternoon session.\nPre-regist ration is required for both events.  Registration fees are $35 per person .  A $12 charge will be assessed for each additional FAMACHA card.   Re gistration fees include lunch and one set of materials.\n  DTEND:20120609T200000Z DTSTART:20120609T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120531T185500Z SUMMARY:UME Hosts June Sheep and Goat Roundtables URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3c46ee1bd7732c6f5c6a55483506e69chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information about the June roundtables or to register\, vi sit www.umes.edu/1890-mce or call 410-651-6206. DESCRIPTION:This roundtable explores how to determine body condition in goa ts.\nThe event will show participants how to tell if their does are either too thin (under-conditioned) or too fat (over-conditioned).  Knowing how to properly score the body condition of their animals\, goat producers wi ll be able to adjust feed intake as well as improve fertility\, kid surviv al\, and milk production and avoid decreasing productivity.  Participants will take home a body condition scoring card to help evaluate their goat herds.\nThe roundtables will offer a classroom style lecture for the morni ng session and hands-on exercises for the afternoon session. Pre-registrat ion is required for both events.  \nThe workshop costs $20 per person.  Additional scoring cards will be provided at $2 per card. Registration fe es include lunch and one set of materials. DTEND:20120616T200000Z DTSTART:20120616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120531T185800Z SUMMARY:UME Hosts June Sheep and Goat Roundtables URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144ab451d537f14cce66de60bedec799http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held at the Upcounty Regional Services Cent er at 12900 Middlebrook Road\, Room A\, Germantown\, MD 20874. The meeting is open to the public and community involvement is greatly encouraged. \n This will be the third public meeting since the Food Council's launch in F ebruary. This meeting will be dedicated to the launch of our Working Group s which cover issues like food access\, healthy eating\, growing farmers\, school and youth gardens\, land use\, zoning\, and more! The groups will establish projects\, policies\, and partnerships and will conduct researc h\, inform and recommend policy change\, and develop initiatives that impr ove our community. If you are passionate about changing the food system or currently work with an organization or business that is tackling these is sues\, please come to this meeting to get involved and learn how we can co llaborate! DTEND:20120620T223000Z DTSTART:20120620T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120612T203700Z SUMMARY:Montgomery County Food Council Public Meeting URL:http://www.mocofoodcouncil.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1aa0af3c05498ad6d1731416c9633958http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:If you have any difficulty finding the course or registering\, call or email:\n\nHelen R. McClure\, Ph.D. or Bree Cosh\nWestphalia Training C enter\nPrince George's Community College\n9109 Westphalia Road\nUpper Marl boro\, MD 20774\n\nmcclurhr@pgcc.edu or coshba@pgcc.edu\nphone: (301) 322- 0964\nfax: (301) 278-5169 or (301) 322-0989\n\nFor more information\, cont act: Info@ecocityfarms.org\, 301-288-1125 DESCRIPTION:Where:Taught at ECO City Farms\, Edmonston\, MD. Day-long cours e is $150\, inclusive of meals and materials.\nDescription: This 8.5 hour\ , very intensive hands-on course-- -will provide you with the sustainable strategies you require to envision\, plan\, design and/or support an inten sive food production system\, tailored to your needs\, space\, goals\, and resources. It includes 2 core modules:\n• Elements of a Farm: Planting\ , Harvesting\, and Processing\n• Basic Composting.\nTo register\, go to: www.pgcc.edu/owllink and select Workforce Development &\; Cont. Ed. St udents\, and Type in AGR 303 or you can register in person on the main cam pus at Bladen Hall room 126 or at the University Town Center campus. A max imum of 22 people can be accommodated per weekend\, so please register ear ly to assure your place. DTEND:20120622T220000Z DTSTART:20120622T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120525T142900Z SUMMARY:Intensive One-Day Mini-Certificate Course in Urban Agriculture URL:http://www.pgcc.edu/owllink/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cd1c65b1e3c2da82c101aad943d5d0cdhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information\, contact Kelli Scott at kescott1@vt.edu or (5 40) 315-5884. DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for opportunities to network with other farmers ? Want to learn more about the Virginia Farm Mentor Network?\n\nVBFRCP wil l host a Farmer Mentoring Information Session in Floyd\, VA\, at The Count ry Store.\n\nThis evening session is a collaborative effort of several Coa lition organizations: SustainFloyd\, Virginia Association of Biological Fa rming\,Virginia Cooperative Extension\, and Virginia Tech.\n\nThe purpose of the session is to discuss the following:\n\nWhat kinds of educational o pportunities exist through the Virginia Beginning Farmer &\;\nRancher C oalition Program (VBFRCP)?\nWhat is the Virginia Farm Mentor Network?\nHow can beginning and established farmers benefit and get involved?\nWhat is the current state of farming in Floyd County and the southwest VA region? \n DTEND:20120628T010000Z DTSTART:20120627T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120612T201300Z SUMMARY:Farm Mentor Network Information Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44d8ef695d9c719604715fbcc8d24293http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:877.435.9849 DESCRIPTION:Many of us know that problems plague America’s food system\, but how often do we hear about the solutions? Local author Katherine Gusta fson set out to uncover hopeful alternatives that can make our way of eati ng more sustainable\, satisfying\, and fair. Her new book\, Change Comes t o Dinner\, takes us into farms\, markets\, organizations\, and businesses across America that are pushing us toward a better food future. Influentia l figures in the D.C. food movement join Katherine in a conversation about the positive side of the food movement in D.C. and beyond. \nPanelists in clude: Katherine Gustafson\; Mike Curtin\, CEO\, D.C. Central Kitchen\; Be rnadine Prince\, Co-Executive Director\, DC FreshFarm Market\; and Sara Po lon aka “Soupergirl\,” owner of Soupergirl. Book signing to follow.\nA dmission: Tickets are $10 or receive 1 FREE ticket with the purchase of th e book through Sixth &\; I ($15). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling TicketFly (877.435.9849 (tel:%28877.435.9849)). There is a $1.50 fee per ticket for phone orders. Doors open at 6:00 pm.  DTEND:20120629T000000Z DTSTART:20120628T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120531T203200Z SUMMARY:Change Comes to Dinner: A Discussion of the Positive Side of the F ood Movement in D.C. and Beyond URL:http://www.sixthandi.org/EventDetails.aspx?evntID=790&dispDt=6/28/2012% 207:00:00%20PM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3ba39b477539f828a77720655cd39d90http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:A registration brochure is available by calling VDACS at 804.786.35 20. For additional information\, interested parties should contact Dr. Kar leigh Bacon at 540.231.6806 or kbacon@vt.edu. DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (V DACS) has announced a training workshop designed for those home-based cook s with a must-sell product: the Better Process School at the Virginia Tech Richmond Center at 2810 Parham Road\, Suite 300\, Room 333\, Richmond\, V A.\nThe deadline for registration and submission of full payment is August 1\, 2012. The registration fee includes a student text book\, training\, lunch on both days and examinations. The cost is $250 per person and space is limited to 40 people. Certificates of completion will be prepared and mailed to each person who successfully completes the course. DTEND:20120817T140000Z DTSTART:20120815T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T172100Z SUMMARY:Home-Based Food Production Certification Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a7a0e9d3b0593923d324a52f0ef877d9http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:University of Maryland Extension at (410) 651-6206\;\nFax (410) 651 -6207 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Enrique Nelson Escobar offers a roundtable for new and beg inning sheep and goat producerson Saturday\, August 18\, at the Center for Food Science and Technology on the UMES campus.  The basic concepts rou ndtable presents a unique opportunity for sheep and goat producers who are just beginning to or who are thinking about raising small ruminants for p roduction.  One hundred and one questions will be answered!  For more i nformation or to register\, click here! (http://www.umes.edu/1890-MCE/For m.aspx?ekfrm=21976) \nUniversity of Maryland Eastern ShoreCenter for Foo d Science and Technology\, Room 1102\nRegistration Fee:  $12/person\; $15 /family DTEND:20120818T200000Z DTSTART:20120818T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T145400Z SUMMARY:Basic Concepts for New Sheep & Goat Producers URL:http://www.umes.edu/1890-MCE/Form.aspx?ekfrm=21976/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b31410e1c7bbb05059278a7fa6255788http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for a kitchen table conversation as we introduce you to the epicurean delights of colonial Marylanders. Learn how our tastes and the food itself have changed over 300 years as we explore the “receipts ” (recipes) and meal preparation. This month’s theme is "\;Fruits of our Labor"\; featuring Southern Maryland Preserved Figs\, To Bake A pples and To Pickle Peaches. DTEND:20120818T170000Z DTSTART:20120818T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120606T163800Z SUMMARY:Monthly Foodways: Fruits of our Labor URL:http://www.accokeekfoundation.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cc51c6a24a733153cd01d888fe7772a7http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nGreenstone Farm and Potomac Vegetable Farms DESCRIPTION:Greenstone Farm and Potomac Vegetable Farms\nChesapeake CRAFT ( Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, wit h a full season of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and farm-based educat ion to enhance the experience of interns\, apprentices and workers on loca l farms this growing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events wil l take place on twelve Mondays throughout the growing season\, April- Nove mber. CRAFT  farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner .\nChesapeake CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participation in Chesapeak e CRAFT 2012 is $150.00 which includes attendance of your farm staff to an y CRAFT event during the season. It is understood that most farm crews can not attend every event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_ marker"\;50.00 goes towards compensating special presenters at CRAFT e vents\, and will also offset the costs of the Summer Solstice conference. Individuals can sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for the season.\n T he Calendar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be viewed athttp:/ /accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokee kfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail to chesapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20120820T233000Z DTSTART:20120820T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T150300Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b01cb02619f0b240e108924ec6d1b8b1http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nBeltsville Agricultural Research Cent er (Beltsville\, MD) DESCRIPTION:Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville\, MD)\nChes apeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full season of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and far m-based education to enhance the experience of interns\, apprentices and w orkers on local farms this growing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CR AFT events will take place on twelve Mondays throughout the growing season \, April- November. CRAFT  farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesapeake CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participatio n in Chesapeake CRAFT 2012 is $150.00 which includes attendance of your fa rm staff to any CRAFT event during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot attend every event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker"\;50.00 goes towards compensating special present ers at CRAFT events\, and will also offset the costs of the Summer Solstic e conference. Individuals can sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for th e season.\n The Calendar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be v iewed athttp://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ ( http://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Regi ster: Send an e-mail to chesapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.cra ft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20120910T233000Z DTSTART:20120910T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T150600Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b95b3e97876cbfe6699737a6c3d89cbdhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information\, or to RSVP contact: \n\nNorma Fitzhugh \nAdm inistrative Assistant \nnhfitzhu@umd.edu or 301-868-8784 DESCRIPTION:The University of Maryland Extension Office in Prince George’ s County is offering a hands-on pressure canning class to teach basic Unit ed States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved canning techniques for low acid foods such as meats and vegetables. \nUniversity of Maryland Ex tension Kitchen6707 Groveton Drive Clinton\, MD 20735 \n$35 per person  \n(copy of So Easy to Preserve\, handouts\, materials) \nPre Registration required: Space is Limited \n  DTEND:20120914T160000Z DTSTART:20120914T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120821T145000Z SUMMARY:Pressure Canning Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20120918T010000Z DTSTART:20120917T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93c6edaf8ddae6462bc4543b8d3ef9bchttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:8 WEEK COURSE - MONDAYS 6:00 - 9:00PM\nSACC Foundation Center 317 Lemmon Hill Lane Salisbury\, MD 21801\nEntrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in div ersifying their operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture field\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with local agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing success ful farming.\nClass size is limited so register early! \nThe program cost is $30.00. You must pre-register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012.  DTEND:20120918T010000Z DTSTART:20120917T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T144500Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36640ff53a7317d449c9af320350caf9http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nStoney Lonesome (Gainesville\, VA) DESCRIPTION:Stoney Lonesome (Gainesville\, VA)\nChesapeake CRAFT (Collabora tive Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full season of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and farm-based education to en hance the experience of interns\, apprentices and workers on local farms t his growing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events will take pl ace on twelve Mondays throughout the growing season\, April- November. CRA FT  farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesap eake CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participation in Chesapeake CRAFT 2 012 is $150.00 which includes attendance of your farm staff to any CRAFT e vent during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot atten d every event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker&qu ot\;50.00 goes towards compensating special presenters at CRAFT events\, a nd will also offset the costs of the Summer Solstice conference. Individua ls can sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for the season.\n The Calend ar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be viewed athttp://accokeek foundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokeekfoundati on.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail to  chesapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20120924T233000Z DTSTART:20120924T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T161400Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-1 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20120925T010000Z DTSTART:20120924T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93c6edaf8ddae6462bc4543b8d3ef9bchttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-1 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:8 WEEK COURSE - MONDAYS 6:00 - 9:00PM\nSACC Foundation Center 317 Lemmon Hill Lane Salisbury\, MD 21801\nEntrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in div ersifying their operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture field\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with local agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing success ful farming.\nClass size is limited so register early! \nThe program cost is $30.00. You must pre-register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012.  DTEND:20120925T010000Z DTSTART:20120924T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T144500Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f4aa013b78e93daace9d3840a247548dhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Convening regularly for the purpose of sharing ideas on smart a nd sustainable growth\nThe Maryland Planning Directors Roundtable brings t ogether leadership from across the State. The Roundtable allows professio nals from  Maryland - rural and urban areas alike - to talk about the cha llenges relating to sustainable growth and to share experiences and ideas and planning best practices. \nPreliminary Roundtable Agenda Click Here! (https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc208/1102429805216/doc/HIFr nj7M9Vdmc27s.pdf)\nSpecial Location: The Baltimore County Center for Maryl and Agriculture and Farm Park in Cockeysville\nSpecial topical symposium for this meeting: Food Policy \nA "\;locally sourced"\; lunch w ill be provided for all registered attendees. DTEND:20120925T200000Z DTSTART:20120925T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120924T195200Z SUMMARY:Maryland Planning Directors' Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20121001T140000Z DTSTART:20121001T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-2 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20121002T010000Z DTSTART:20121001T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:806dd7f2c4a2c5dd6d07e9c0091c7942http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nEcoCity Farm Hyattsville\, MD DESCRIPTION:EcoCity Farm Hyattsville\, MD\nChesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full seaso n of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and farm-based education to enhance the experience of interns\, apprentices and workers on local farms this g rowing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events will take place o n twelve Mondays throughout the growing season\, April- November. CRAFT  farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesapeake CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participation in Chesapeake CRAFT 2012 i s $150.00 which includes attendance of your farm staff to any CRAFT event during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot attend eve ry event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker"\;5 0.00 goes towards compensating special presenters at CRAFT events\, and wi ll also offset the costs of the Summer Solstice conference. Individuals ca n sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for the season.\n The Calendar: T he Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be viewed athttp://accokeekfound ation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokeekfoundation.or g/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail to che sapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20121008T233000Z DTSTART:20121008T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T161500Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-3 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20121009T010000Z DTSTART:20121008T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b29d79170ce131abbd91c41ead74180ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nAccokeek DESCRIPTION:Accokeek\nChesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full season of farm tours\, pot lucks\, classes\, and farm-based education to enhance the experience of in terns\, apprentices and workers on local farms this growing season! How i t works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events will take place on twelve Mondays thro ughout the growing season\, April- November. CRAFT  farm tours commence a t 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesapeake CRAFT fee: The fee fo r a farm’s participation in Chesapeake CRAFT 2012 is $150.00 which inclu des attendance of your farm staff to any CRAFT event during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot attend every event\, due to sch edule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker"\;50.00 goes towards com pensating special presenters at CRAFT events\, and will also offset the co sts of the Summer Solstice conference. Individuals can sign up for the CRA FT program for $50 for the season.\n The Calendar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Ca lendar of Events can be viewed athttp://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/educa tion/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokeekfoundation.org/visit/education/ste wardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail to chesapeake.craft@gmail.c om (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20121013T233000Z DTSTART:20121013T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T161600Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-4 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20121016T010000Z DTSTART:20121015T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4f19e902ce0e0413343a45dbe707748ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:For more information\, contact Louise Lawrence\, executive secretar y\, 410-841-5863. DESCRIPTION:The State Soil Conservation Committee will hold its next meetin g on at the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s headquarters\, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway\, Annapolis.  The meeting is open to the public and wi ll focus on soil conservation and water quality program implementation and policy development. Established in 1938\, the State Soil Conservation Com mittee coordinates the activities of Maryland's 24 soil conservation distr icts\, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.   DTEND:20121018T143000Z DTSTART:20121018T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T194500Z SUMMARY:SSCC Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89a7a3202ae031194e41144e1f1bd904http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Arsht Hall\, University of Delaware2600 Pennsylvania Avenue\, W ilmington DE\nRegistration Cost (http://www.thedch.org/activities-events/c alendar-events/event/bringing-it-all-home-cultivating-sustainable-communit ies-fre): General Admission: $15 / $8 StudentTaunya English (senior writer \, WHYY) will host the event\nFollowing the forum there will be a Celebrat ion HoeDown with Appalachian band\, the 'Black Twig Pickers'\, at the Bank Barn at Historic Penn Farm (http://www.historicpennfarm.org/)\, from 7:3 0 PM to midnight.Tickets are $10 at the event. Proceeds benefit future pr ogramming at Historic Penn Farm DTEND:20121020T190000Z DTSTART:20121020T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T195600Z SUMMARY:Bringing It All Home: Cultivating Sustainable Communities-A Convers ation with Fred Kirschenmann URL:http://www.historicpennfarm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-5 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20121023T010000Z DTSTART:20121022T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2fce90b3d16246031d72ffde5291d27bhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Call 410-632-1972 for details and to register. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nWorcester County—\nOffered with a separate private pesticide applicator recertification.  DTEND:20121024T020000Z DTSTART:20121024T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T194300Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f7b9c33aea06db6236fce0ac1c2ccd46http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nEven Star (Lexington Park\, MD) DESCRIPTION:Even Star (Lexington Park\, MD)\nChesapeake CRAFT (Collaborativ e Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full sea son of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and farm-based education to enhan ce the experience of interns\, apprentices and workers on local farms this growing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events will take place on twelve Mondays throughout the growing season\, April- November. CRAFT farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesapeak e CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participation in Chesapeake CRAFT 2012 is $150.00 which includes attendance of your farm staff to any CRAFT even t during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot attend e very event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker"\ ;50.00 goes towards compensating special presenters at CRAFT events\, and will also offset the costs of the Summer Solstice conference. Individuals can sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for the season.\n The Calendar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be viewed athttp://accokeekfou ndation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokeekfoundation. org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail to c hesapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20121029T233000Z DTSTART:20121029T193000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T161600Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ef0256ea103ff52bf23f1d20be2bdabhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-6 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:An eight (8) week entrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in diversifying thei r operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture f ield\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with loc al agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing successful farming.\n Class size is limited so register early! Participants who complete this tr aining course will have a prepared business plan to present to potential l ending agencies along with a certificate of completion issued by NxLevel\, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship training provider.\nYou must pre -register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012. Contact Joe Giordano at 410-860- 6664. DTEND:20121030T010000Z DTSTART:20121029T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T154200Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow - Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-1 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20121101T140000Z DTSTART:20121101T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93c6edaf8ddae6462bc4543b8d3ef9bchttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-7 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Joe Giordano at 410-860-6664. DESCRIPTION:8 WEEK COURSE - MONDAYS 6:00 - 9:00PM\nSACC Foundation Center 317 Lemmon Hill Lane Salisbury\, MD 21801\nEntrepreneurial training course designed for aspiring small farmers and those producers interested in div ersifying their operation. Information will be presented by experts in the agriculture field\, including University of Maryland Extension educators along with local agencies\, who will cover topics key to enhancing success ful farming.\nClass size is limited so register early! \nThe program cost is $30.00. You must pre-register by Friday\, September 7\, 2012.  DTEND:20121106T020000Z DTSTART:20121105T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T144500Z SUMMARY:Farming: Pencil to Plow Entrepreneurship Training URL:http://worcester.umd.edu/files/Farming%20Pencil%20to%20Plow%202012.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0bc817e1589743a43bd4a7491208e7f2http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com\n\nMoutoux Orchard (Purcellville\, VA) DESCRIPTION:Moutoux Orchard (Purcellville\, VA)\nChesapeake CRAFT (Collabor ative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is back in 2012\, with a full season of farm tours\, potlucks\, classes\, and farm-based education to e nhance the experience of interns\, apprentices and workers on local farms this growing season! How it works: \nChesapeake CRAFT events will take p lace on twelve Mondays throughout the growing season\, April- November. CR AFT  farm tours commence at 3:30pm\, followed by a potluck dinner.\nChesa peake CRAFT fee: The fee for a farm’s participation in Chesapeake CRAFT 2012 is $150.00 which includes attendance of your farm staff to any CRAFT event during the season. It is understood that most farm crews cannot atte nd every event\, due to schedule conflicts etc. The id="\;mce_marker&q uot\;50.00 goes towards compensating special presenters at CRAFT events\, and will also offset the costs of the Summer Solstice conference. Individu als can sign up for the CRAFT program for $50 for the season.\n The Calen dar: The Full 2012 CRAFT Calendar of Events can be viewed athttp://accokee kfoundation.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/ (http://accokeekfoundat ion.org/visit/education/stewardship/craft/) To Register: Send an e-mail t o chesapeake.craft@gmail.com (mailto:chesapeake.craft@gmail.com) \n  DTEND:20121113T003000Z DTSTART:20121112T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T161700Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Traini ng) URL:http://chesapeakecraft.wordpress.com/schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b945d541d016549b96fbe31e48c028fhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Call 301-600-1594 to register. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nFrederick County\nNovember 1410 a.m. – Noon or 1 p. m. – 3 p.m.\nMarch 2610 a.m. – Noon or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. DTEND:20121114T170000Z DTSTART:20121114T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T193900Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:418c7d58e994399b7cebc7bf0decde2chttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Call 410-651-1350 for details and to register. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nSomerset County—November 208-10 p.m.\nOffered with a separate private pesticide applicator recertification.  DTEND:20121121T030000Z DTSTART:20121121T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T194100Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-2 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20121201T150000Z DTSTART:20121201T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ea751f986817cbfae5a0d0182a4b6999http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Call 410-749-6141 for details and to register. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nWicomico County—\nOffered with a separate private p esticide applicator recertification.  DTEND:20121218T030000Z DTSTART:20121218T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T194200Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-3 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20130101T150000Z DTSTART:20130101T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353e6e0b956a1ae8e986bb4d5db1fa76http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:UM Extension Baltimore County Office - 410-771-1761 DESCRIPTION:This meeting will serve as recertification for Maryland Private Pesticide Applicators\, as well as\, selected Pennsylvania applicator cre dits.  In addition\, growers who attend specified presentation sessions c an renew or receive the required MDA Nutrient Applicators Voucher.\nLocati on:  Friendly Farm Restaurant on Foreston Road in Upperco\, MD\nCost:  $ 15 per person (includes lunch) when you reserve your tickets by Wednesday\ , January 23\, 2013.  Any tickets purchased after that date or at the doo r will be $25. DTEND:20130125T200000Z DTSTART:20130125T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T134900Z SUMMARY:Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting URL:http://baltimorecounty.umd.edu/AgricultureandNaturalResources/Ag_Januar y_2013.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-4 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20130201T150000Z DTSTART:20130201T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9fe808a88ee5eadb7ee70737e155295fhttp://www.futureharvestcasa.org/admini strator DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Food Leadership Council\nFood service professionals - Join Us on:\nThursday February 7th10:00 am - 12:00 noonHarbor Hospital\, Baltimore\, MD (RSVP Below)\nPanel Discussion:\nWhat's Different about Su stainable Meat &\; Poultry And\,Cost-Saving Strategies for Institutiona l Purchasing\nGuest Speakers:\nKelly McGill\, KCC Natural ChickenShane Hug hes\, Liberty Delight FarmsMike Brannon\, Roseda Beef\nWho Participates: T ypes of Institutions Participating:\n* Food Service Directors * Hospitals * Chefs * Schools * Cooks * Universities * Production Managers * Nursin g Homes * Purchasing Managers * Hotels * Clinical Dietitians * Sports &a mp\; Entertainment Venues * Correctional Facilities\nMission:\nThe missio n of the Chesapeake Food Leadership Council is to engage food service prof essionals in sharing best practices\, networking and learning\, implementi ng strategic purchasing solutions throughout the supply chain\, and advoca ting for policies that support access to healthier local sustainable foods for hospitals\, other institutions and the communities they serve.\nTo RS VP: Call 410-706-1924 or Email: hemmons@uhcc.com\n(Meeting details\, direc tions and parking information will follow after RSVP)\nFor More Informatio n visit: https://sites.google.com/site/mdh2eflc DTEND:20130207T170000Z DTSTART:20130207T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T130500Z SUMMARY:Chesapeake Food Leadership Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c0b5dd31cda24e878b8011beacff0f6ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:410-666-1022 DESCRIPTION:If you are a commercial agricultural producer and you do not cu rrently have a private pesticide applicators license\, and you need one to buy restricted- use chemicals\, you can register for this Extension Train ing. The Program will be offered at the Extension Office\, 1840 York Road\ , Suite J Timonium\, MD 21093. Call the Extension Office at 410-666-1022 t o register and get resource materials. Classes are limited to 18 participa nts.\nLocation: 1114 Shawan Rd\, Cockeysville\, MD 21030 (the Ag Center) DTEND:20130226T200000Z DTSTART:20130226T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T141600Z SUMMARY:Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Re-Certification Tra ining URL:http://baltimorecounty.umd.edu/AgricultureandNaturalResources/Ag_Januar y_2013.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-5 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20130301T150000Z DTSTART:20130301T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:de47f67f5a1570ce3f1056116e9ac230http://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:To register\, get more program information\, or to let us know of s pecial needs please contact the Extension office at 410-771-1761 DESCRIPTION:Part of Maryland’s Nutrient Management regulations requires f armers to have a Nutrient Applicators Voucher if they apply nutrients (suc h as fertilizer\, manure or compost) to 10 acres or more. The University o f Maryland Extension office is offering both training for people who need a new voucher and training for people who need to renew their voucher.\nBo th sessions will be at the Baltimore County\, University of Maryland Exten sion office\; 1114 Shawan Road\, Cockeysville (the Ag Center).\nThere is n o cost for the training session. The Voucher is good for a 3 year period. DTEND:20130326T154500Z DTSTART:20130326T124500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T155400Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Applicator Voucher Training and Renewal URL:http://baltimorecounty.umd.edu/AgricultureandNaturalResources/Ag_Januar y_2013.pdf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56feb6f1e12f5aba3094337f444edc7ahttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z CONTACT:Call 301-600-1594 to register. DESCRIPTION:University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer free voucher training and renewal courses to farm operators who apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of cropland. The two-hou r nutrient applicator training course is required once every three years f or these operators.\nFrederick County\nNovember 1410 a.m. – Noon or 1 p. m. – 3 p.m.\nMarch 2610 a.m. – Noon or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. DTEND:20130326T160000Z DTSTART:20130326T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T194100Z SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Voucher Training and Renewal Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b90a228b86092a61fb47c3e28b1fecfhttp://futureharvestcasa.org/administra tor-6 DTSTAMP:20130524T193034Z DESCRIPTION:For Aspiring\, New\, &\; Experienced Farmers\n\nInteractive 5- to 7-week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm.\nLed by experien ced educators and farmers\nTake a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order.\nCourses help you establis h clear goals\, assess personal resources\, plan marketing\, create budget s\, set up record-keeping\, navigate regulations\, choose the right equipm ent\, improve soil\, get organically certified\, write a business plan\, a nd learn how to raise veggies\, berries and chickens.\nPrimarily targeted to those farming (or planning to farm) in the Northeastern US\, though mos t of our courses are also appropriate for those outside this region.\n\nVi sit the course calendar (http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ann ual-calendar-of-courses/) or course descriptions to see the offerings of all our courses organized by season DTEND:20130401T140000Z DTSTART:20130401T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120905T152600Z SUMMARY:Beginning Farmers Project Online Courses URL:http://nebeginningfarmers.org/online-courses/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR