Free Small-Scale Dairy Processor Symposium September 4 in Shelburne, VT
UConn Extension Free Small-Scale Poultry Processing Workshop August 23 in Vernon, CT
Aug 14: UConn Extension Pasture Based Systems for Sustainable Livestock Production Field Workshop
Tri-State SARE Project 2024 Connecticut Field Workshop
Wednesday, AUGUST 14th
9:30 – 11:30 Am
Join us for a tour of this pastured pork and
poultry farm. Learn firsthand from owners
Kirsten and Chris about the economic analysis
and decision-making processes they employ.
Hear about the strategies they implement that
are crucial for the long-term success of their
business.
Muddy Roots Farm
175 Northford Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
For more information, contact Rachel Bespuda, Project Director at rachel.bespuda@uconn.edu
To register, visit:
https://forms.office.com/r/6Cjn6LX4vX
Made in Connecticut Expo Seeks Farm Vendors for August 10-11
We are offering all Farms in the State a special 50% discount to attend this years event. Regular price $195 for the weekend, now only $92!!! August 10th & 11th 9-5.
You can apply online by visiting ctspecialtyevents.com.
Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension, offers Land Evaluation and Farmland Access, Vernon CT
Date: Sunday, September 8th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Gunther Farm, 24 Hyde Ave. Vernon, CT
Date: Sunday, September 15th
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Off Center Farm, 48 Center Rd. Woodbridge, CT and Beets and Blooms Farm, 6 Oakum Dock Rd, Cobalt, CT
Description of Skill Share: For folks that are still looking for land, whether to lease or purchase. Learn how to evaluate potential properties for agricultural use. Explore three different properties with Solid Ground soil, conservation, and land use consultant Kip Kolesinskas. We will evaluate the major soil properties to consider for different types of agriculture, evaluate the location and condition of existing infrastructure, including potential water sources, impact of wetlands, neighbors and wildlife, land restoration, topography, and local microclimates. Learn how to use the Web Soil Survey and other Connecticut and municipal maps as tools in the process, and where to find information on a property’s history, town zoning ag restrictions, setbacks, and more.
Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/landeval&access
Solid Ground, A Program of UConn Extension Offers Hemp for Fiber Production Griswold, CT
Hemp for Fiber Production
3 Meet Ups at Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Griswold Research Center
190 Sheldon Road, Griswold, CT, 06351
Date: Saturday August 31
Time: 10am-12pm
Date: Saturday, September 30
Time: 10am-12pm
Description of Skill Share: Go through a season of growing hemp with this skill share as you meet up multiple times during the growing season to observe and discuss the processes of seeding, harvesting, and processing hemp for fiber production. If you are looking to add this into your growing operation as a product, or if you already grow it, but haven’t grown it with hemp fiber mind, this is the skill share for you.
Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/hemp4fiber
Aug 23: Solid Ground, a Program of UConn Extension Offers Poultry Processing Skills Share Vernon, CT
Description of Skill Share: Join a group of farmers as we visit two farm operations that are processing poultry in-house for their customer base, and a session with UConn Extension’s Food Safety Educator to understand what is entailed in processing poultry on your farm. We will cover regulations, infrastructure and equipment needed, different processing systems, and address common questions like “when does it become worth it to process on farm rather then send it to a facility?”
Please Note: This skill share is catering toward those who want to poultry processing as a business enterprise. If you aren’t seriously interested in poultry processing as a business enterprise, please do not sign up.
Sign up here: s.uconn.edu/poultryprocessing
Aug 15: UConn Extension Offers Biological Control Conference for Ornamental Growers New Haven
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Aug 1: UConn Plant Science Research and Education Facility to host FREE Vegetable IPM Field Workshop in Storrs, CT
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Webinar July 10: CT Milk Promotion Board: Dairy’s Future is Bright with Corey Geiger
A webinar hosted by the Connecticut Milk Promotion Board, “Dairy’s Future is Bright” on Wednesday, July 10 at 3 p.m., this webinar features Corey Geiger, lead economist for dairy production and processing at CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division.With a wealth of experience in the dairy industry, Geiger brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Formerly the managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman magazine, he spearheaded editorial efforts across multiple language editions and played a pivotal role in shaping the industry. Geiger’s diverse background encompasses policymaking, international trade, and Federal Milk Marketing Orders, positioning him as a thought leader in the industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from Geiger’s extensive dairy knowledge. From navigating market trends to exploring sustainability initiatives, this webinar promises to shed light on the bright future of dairy.