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SepClimate Smart Agricultural Grant Applications Due Oct 31, 2023
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Assist New Milford in protecting and preserving our surviving farmlands
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09
SepFREE Labor Movement Workshop Sept 13 in Sandy Hook
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FREE Labor Movement Workshop Sept 13 in Sandy Hook
Learn how to move better to prevent injury with all the stresses we put on our bodies! The Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity. Time will be spent practicing four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with kneeling patterns, rotation and core stability. Each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health + wellness. Q&A session.
*These Movement Workshops are FREE of cost to farmers and farm workers in Connecticut.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION:
Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Sweet Ring Farm, Sandy Hook, CT
2023 Movement Workshops funded by:
Northeast Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) supported by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under Award Number 2021-70027-34693, awarded to Labor-Movement LLC.
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09
SepFarm-To-Chef week Sept 9-16, 2023
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Farm-To-Chef week Sept 9-16, 2023
It’s Farm-to-Chef week Sept 9-16
Connecticut Farm-to-Chef Week returns this month, encouraging residents and visitors to discover menu items with seasonal, locally sourced products at restaurants and eateries.
The annual occasion, a program of the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, runs Sept. 9-16. Connecticut Farm-to-Chef Week celebrates the state’s vibrant agricultural community — which includes more than 5,500 farms — and the chefs who work with them to create delicious and sustainable dishes.
The Litchfield County Restaurants participating include:
Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam
Community Table, New Preston
Edison Kitchen, Bethel
Geppetto Osteria, Torrington
Good News Restaurant and Bar, Woodbury
John’s Cafe, Woodbury
Market Place Kitchen and Bar, Woodbury
Marketplace Tavern, Litchfield
Meraki, Litchfield
Ore Hill & Swyft, Kent
Railway Cafe, Winsted
Spice 320, Colebrook
White Heart Inn, Salisbury
Winvian Farm, Morris
For a complete listing of all participating restaurants, visit:
09
SepAgrisafe National Farm Safety and Health week seminars Sept 17-23
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Agrisafe National Farm Safety and Health week seminars Sept 17-23, 2023
National Farm Safety & Health Week, “No One Can Take Your Place”
Date: Sept 17-23
Daily themes:
Monday, Sept 18: Equipment & Rural Roadway Safety
Tuesday, Sept 19: Health & Wellness
Wednesday, Sept 20: Priority Populations
Thursday, Sept 21: Confined Spaces
Friday, Sept 22: Brain Health
Webinars are two times daily and recorded, so you can watch them for free at your convenience.
Click here for more information.
31
JulNortheast Greenhouse Conference and Expo Nov 8-9 in Manchester, NH
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Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo Nov 8-9 in Manchester, NH
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON CUT FLOWERS
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature these educational sessions on cut flowers on November 9, 2023.
“Outdoor Dahlia Production for Cut Flowers”
Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
Stephanie Burnett is an Associate Professor of Horticulture in the School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine. Her research program focuses on irrigation management, novel plant propagation techniques, and field grown flower production.
“Pest Issues for Cut Flowers”
John Sanderson, Cornell University Entomology
John Sanderson, Cornell University Entomology
For 36 years, John Sanderson has been a professor in the Cornell University Entomology Department, with research, teaching, and extension responsibilities for the biology and management of pests and beneficial arthropods of greenhouse/Controlled Environment Agriculture crops with an emphasis on biological control and integrated pest management.
Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here for more information or contact Cindy Sherwood at (802) 448-9063 or sales@delaneymeetingevent.com.
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JunWindham County Farm Bureau An Evening in the Orchard at Lapsley Orchard July 21, 2023
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Windham County Farm Bureau An Evening in the Orchard at Lapsley Orchard July 21, 2023
10
JunUSDA FSA Organic Certification Cost Share Applications Due Oct 31, 2023
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USDA FSA Organic Certification Cost Share Applications Due Oct 31, 2023
Cost Share for Organic Certification
As part of USDA’s broader effort to support organic producers and in response to stakeholder feedback, this year the Farm Service Agency increased the cost share amount under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which helps organic producers cover organic certification costs, to the maximum amount allowed by statute.
Specifically, FSA will cover up to 75% of costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 for crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling and state organic program fees (California only). OCCSP will cover costs incurred from Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023.
FSA begins accepting applications for OCCSP Monday, May 15. Applications are due Oct. 31, 2023. To apply, producers and handlers should contact the FSA at their local USDA Service Center. As part of completing the OCCSP application, producers and handlers will need to provide documentation of their organic certification and eligible expenses. Organic producers and handlers may also apply for OCCSP through participating state departments of agriculture.
If you would like to receive further information regarding CT DoAg’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program, send an inquiry to Alison.Grabarz@ct.gov.
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JunUSDA Organic Market Development Grant Due Aug. 8
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USDA Organic Market Development Grant Due Aug. 8
Organic Market Development Grants Program
Through the new Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will issue up to $75 million in competitive grants to non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and state and local government entities to fund projects designed to expand and improve markets for domestically produced organic products. OMDG is intended to increase the consumption of domestic agricultural commodities by aiding in the expansion of markets or development of new markets, marketing facilities, and uses for such commodities. For example, applicants may seek funding to develop and launch new consumer products using rotational grains, or invest in infrastructure like processing equipment to give producers better access to markets.
Through OMDG, AMS encourages applications that serve smaller farms and ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, underserved producers, veteran producers and underserved communities.
AMS is accepting applications for the program now through August 8, 2023.
Click here for more information.
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MarSolid Ground Getting to the Root Short Video and Panel Discussions
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Solid Ground Getting to the Root Short Video and Panel Discussions
A series exploring the entrepreneurial of new CT farmers.
March 9: Ethnic and Specialty Crops
Video Premier featuring Juliet Muhenga. Farmer Panelists; Tacina Walcott Thompson, Natty Roots Gardens, Uloma Onuma
Thursday March 9th, 2023 , 12-1:30pm , virtual event
Register here.
March 11: Added-Value Farm Products
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 9:45-11:00am. In person at Wesleyan University. Presented at CT NOFA’s 2023 Winter Conference.
Register here.
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FebCT DOAG Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications due 3/1/2023
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CT DOAG Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications due 3/1/2023
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture solicits applications on an annual basis for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, maple syrup, honey, horticulture, and nursery crops.
Projects must impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the public. There is no minimum award amount, however projects are capped at $100,000. There is no match requirement.
Click here for more information.