On Nov 16th, we'll have a Youth Hang for young folks with some interest in the food system (from farming, to food access, to cooking, and land justice) to come together and get to know one another. We'll also begin planning for next year, so now is a perfect time for new folks to get [...]
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2021 Food & Farm Forum Kindling Gatherings! What's a Kindling Gathering? An outdoor work project day where members can work and play with friends new and old! On November 21st, we will gather in Selma, Alabama, at the the Local Farm Cooperative to “raise [...]
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2021 Food & Farm Forum Kindling Gatherings! What's a Kindling Gathering? An outdoor work project day where members can work and play with friends new and old! On November 22. at 9:30am, we will gather at Fountain Heights Farms in Birmingham to help with [...]
ASAN’s staff, board, and Forum Planning Committee are excited to invite you to join us Thurs 12/2 through Sun 12/12 for for the 2021 ASAN Food & Farm Forum! The Forum is in two parts this year: In-Person Kindling Gatherings, November 15, 21 & 22 Three days of in-person farm project days with Cox Gap [...]
From the organizers: Join us to hear how we handle lambing, kidding, and calving, including what to have on hand, helpful tools, recognizing imminent birth, how a normal birth proceeds, and when and how to intervene. What do we do after the birth? How do we select mothers that do the work, so we don't [...]
From the organizers: Join us to learn best practices when it comes to pasture-based farrowing, including considerations for infrastructure needs, scheduling/timing, and animal health and safety. Our guest presenter is Mike Lewis, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist with NCAT/ATTRA. Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KASEJwFqTx6o3DIhkBKdyA
From the organizers: This webinar will delve into grazing management strategies that will help insulate your operation from catastrophes like drought, flood, and fire. Learn how to build resilient soils, plants and businesses by using your most powerful tool: the ability to plan, observe and adapt to whatever nature dishes out. Bring your questions and [...]
From the organizers: In this two part series, join farmer and educator Steve Gabriel for a discussion about how a woodlot can be utilized responsibly for supporting livestock well being and productivity. Historically, many farmers have put animals in the woods, but often this results in exposed soil, erosion, and damage to trees. With intentional [...]
From the organizers: In this two part series, join farmer and educator Steve Gabriel for a discussion about how a woodlot can be utilized responsibly for supporting livestock well being and productivity. Historically, many farmers have put animals in the woods, but often this results in exposed soil, erosion, and damage to trees. With intentional [...]
From the organizers: In this two part series, join farmer and educator Steve Gabriel for a discussion about how a woodlot can be utilized responsibly for supporting livestock well being and productivity. Historically, many farmers have put animals in the woods, but often this results in exposed soil, erosion, and damage to trees. With intentional [...]
