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September 2018
2018 Worker Cooperative National Conference
From the organizers: This three day conference in Los Angeles, California will make space for connection, education, skill-building, and sharing, for worker-owners and our partners working to create better jobs and a fairer economy. This moment in U.S. history is pivotal--we are taking this opportunity to catalyze workers across the country, joining with larger cooperative…
Find out more »2018 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit
From the organizers: United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit, Farmers Market Coalition, Food Distribution Research Society and National Value Added Conference collaborate to offer the 2018 Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit. The goal of the summit is to improve understanding, capacity and performance of farms and businesses that participate in direct to consumer markets. Summit…
Find out more »EAT South Cottage Food & Farm Entrepreneurship
Check their Facebook page for info. ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. As one of ASAN’s roles is to share information and resources across our network so as to maximize all of our impact, we routinely post events that we ourselves are not hosting. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact…
Find out more »Certified Stormwater Inspector Training in Montgomery, AL
From the organizers: REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Greetings Stormwater Professionals, The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in: -Montgomery, AL on September 17-18, 2018 -Birmingham, AL on September 20-21, 2018 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:…
Find out more »Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course – Lake Alfred
From the organizers: WHO SHOULD ATTEND Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety are encouraged to attend. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA…
Find out more »Mid-South Organic Conference
From the organizers: The event will be a mutual opportunity for farmers, landowners and agents from around the Mid-South to learn and share from their experiences and knowledge of organic farming. Speakers include Ramkrishnan (Ram) Balasubramanian and Brie Medina from Quality Certification Services (QCS) out of Gainesville, FL. Ram will be presenting their “Organic 101”…
Find out more »The 22nd Annual Booker T. Washington Economic Development Summit
From the organizers: WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Start-up and established entrepreneurs from the minority business sector, leaders of trade associations and community-based organizations, collegiate entrepreneurs, government staff working in HBCU and other university service areas, interested parties involved in economic development, etc. This summit primarily focuses on business, economic development, entrepreneurship, and procurement opportunities in minority…
Find out more »Demystifying USDA Programs and Food Safety Certifications
From the organizers: Calling all Producers with Livestock or Fruit/Vegetable Operations Join us to hear about free programs, resources and services offered for producers. Learn how to write a successful grant proposal, identify what food safety certifications exist and what they mean for producers. Get to know what the 5 C's of credit are and…
Find out more »Certified Stormwater Inspector Training-Birmingham, AL
From the organizers: REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Greetings Stormwater Professionals, The National Stormwater Center is offering Certified Stormwater Inspector (municipal) training in: -Montgomery, AL on September 17-18, 2018 -Birmingham, AL on September 20-21, 2018 Designed specifically for municipal personnel our course offers training and certification to demonstrate, for the record, that inspectors are qualified. Inspectors who take our course learn:…
Find out more »Alliance Field Days
From the organizers: We are pleased that this event is being hosted by Galloway Family Farm in Ocean Springs, MS. Galloway Family Farm has been in operation for more than 50 years, growing many varieties and unique crops, including Paw Paw, Japanese Plum Trees; banana, and kiwi; to hold a niche market on the Mississippi Gulf…
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