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Oct

Connecticut Pomological Society Annual Meeting Nov 28, 2023 in Middletown

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Connecticut Pomological Society Annual Meeting Nov 28, 2023 in Middletown

2023 CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

The Connecticut Pomological Society will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 28 at 44 Maynard Street in Middletown.

Meeting Agenda

8:00 Registration, Socialize, coffee, pastries, Visit with vendors
9:00-9:30 New Fruit Crops that ‘Haskap-tured’ People’s Interest. Evan Elford, OMAFRA New Crop Development Specialist. Via zoom
9:30-10:15 Precision fertilizer applications. Eric Henry, Blue Hills Orchards and Gregory Pipczynski, Helena Agri
10:15-10:30 Break – Visit with Vendors
10:30-11 Plasticulture for Improved Berry Production. Trevor Hardy, Brookdale Fruit Farm
11:00-11:30 Stone Fruit Management Options for Thrips. Peter Jentsch, Poma Tech Inc
11:30-11:50 Crop insurance update. Colleen Kisselburgh, Arthur Carroll Insurance
11:50-12:00 Re-Establishing UConn’s Orchard. Evan Lentz, UConn
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Business meeting, Award presentations
1:15-1:45 Spotted Lanternfly Update. Dr. Victoria Smith, CAES
1:45-2:15 Honeycrisp – Fine Tuned Management for the Apple We Love to Hate! Jon Clements, UMass
2:15-2:45 Utility of Biologicals in ‘Honeycrisp’ Apple Production. Jeremy Green, Technology Development Specialist, Stoller USA
2:45-3:15 Pome and Stone Fruit Management Options of Fruit and Trunk Boring Insects. Peter Jentsch, Poma Tech Inc
3:30 Pesticide Credits and Socialize

For more information and to register please contact Mary Conklin at Mary.Concklin@uconn.edu.

Oct

Connecticut Farm Bureau’s Connecticut Agricultural Expo 2023

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Connecticut Farm Bureau’s Connecticut Agricultural Expo 2023, November 8, 2023 in Southington, CT

The Connecticut Farm Bureau Association will be hosting the 2023 CT Ag Expo on Wednesday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The CT Ag Expo includes a trade show showcasing the latest in ag innovation, farm equipment, crop production, farm supplies, and ag services, as well as educational sessions for producers to earn pesticide CEU credits.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking while enjoying a Taste of Connecticut array of foods and sampling Connecticut Grown beer and wine beverages.

Registration is $60 for CFBA Limited and Standard members and $75 for non-members. Online registration is available here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

For more information open this link https://www.cfba.org/connecticut-agricultural-expo-2022/ Questions call 860-768-1100 or email traceym@cfba.org

Sep

American Farmland Trust 2024 New England Farmer Microgrants Program Open on October 1st

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American Farmland Trust 2024 New England Farmer Microgrants Program Open on October 1st

Apply by November 21, 2024

In 2024, NEFMP will consist of two separate funding opportunities: the Western New England Regenerative Livestock Farming grants (RLF) and the Farmland Access, Succession, and Transfer Support grants (FAST). Both grant opportunities will now be open to prior NEFMP awardees. Applications for both funding opportunities close on November 21st. To apply or review the eligibility guidelines, visit: https://farmland.org/new-england-farmer-microgrants-program/

Sep

Climate Smart Agricultural Grant Applications Due Oct 31, 2023

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CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE GRANT OPPORTUNITY- applications due Oct, 31, 2023

The Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (CT RC&D) is pleased to announce the application period is now OPEN for their Climate Smart Agriculture Grant opportunity. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2023. Funding for this project was paid for by the Climate Smart Farming: Agriculture and Forestry Grant. Funding awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Eligible farms in business for one year or more are invited to apply for funding up to $50,000 for the implementation of energy projects (on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy) and/or soil health equipment and practices.

CT RC&D hosted a live webinar on Thursday, 9/7. to discuss the application process and answer questions. A recording of the webinar will be available on the website for those who cannot attend it live.

Questions may be emailed to Sarah Layton at slayton@ctrcd.org, and more information about CT RC&D’s grant program can be found on their website: ctrcd.org/climate-smart-agriculture.

Sep

FREE 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.

Click here for more information:

https://www.labor-movement.com/…/CONNECTICUT_Movement…

Sep

Farm-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:

https://ctfarmtochef.com/…/Restaurants-That-Source…

Sep

Agrisafe 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.

Jul

Northeast 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 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

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.

Click here to view the conference schedule.

Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here for more information or contact Cindy Sherwood at (802) 448-9063 or sales@delaneymeetingevent.com.

Jun

Windham 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

Jun

USDA 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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