From the organizers: "Our Compost Climate Connections webinar series features the crucial role of compost to protect the climate. Join us to hear Dr. Sally Brown of the University of Washington discuss how compost avoids methane emissions and sequesters carbon in soil. She will also present metrics that consider other ecosystem services and public health [...]
From the organizers: Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 am on the first day and the workshop begins promptly at 9 am. Cost is $35/participant. Cost includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments both days and participants will receive a certificate that will help them meet the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Limited travel [...]
From the organizers: Food Well Alliance invites you to the 5th Annual Soil Festival -- and it’s bigger and better than ever before! Soil Festival is an annual tradition of celebrating soil as a key source for building gardens and healthier communities. This year, we’re unveiling a brand new Community Compost Learning Lab, the first [...]
Seed Starting and On-Farm Compost Making. Join us for a discussion, farm tour, and potluck. Tailgate trainings are peer-to-peer on-farm trainings conducted by producers for producers. Each training will include 20-30 participants from varying levels of experience and will be structured to meet the particular needs, questions, and circumstances of those in attendance. Trainings will [...]
From the organizers: "Join us for an engaging 1.5 day Soil Summit including presentations and break out discussion about the benefits and challenges of raw manure use relative to the safety of fresh fruit and vegetable production. Key goals for the summit include identifying barriers to using/producing compost while identifying management strategies, resources, and additional [...]
This event will be hosted by Levee Run Farm in Greenwood, MS. Topics will include: “Demonstrations on Composting and Trellising Tomatoes and Cucumbers; Insect and Disease Control; and Featuring the Farm’s Pastured Poultry, Vegetables, Flowers, and High Tunnel”. Top experts from Mississippi State University Extension Service, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and experienced farmers will share composting [...]
Hosted by EAT South: Join us for EAT South's 2015 Organic Spring Workshop Series at the Downtown Farm. Participants should be prepared to be outside: water, clothes that can get dirty, and sunscreen are essentials. Find out more and reserve your spot at 334-422-9331 or [email protected]uth.org, or at http://www.eatsouth.org/events-calendar/2015/3/3/spring-workshops. March 28, 9-11am, Composting, recommended donation [...]
Hosted by the Baldwin Co. Master Gardeners: "Captain Compost" William Cureton will teach a free workshop on composting in conjunction with the Baldwin Co. Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale April 9-12. Mr. Cureton is the main author of the organic gardening FAQ forum on GardenWeb.com, and the moderator of the composting forum on DirtDoctor.com. The [...]
Hosted by Blue Moon Farm: Workshop given by Mike Healy "The Compost Whisperer" and covers standard composting, vermicomposting, compost tea, and more. Classroom presentation and outdoor demonstrations. Contact Cathe Steele ([email protected]) for more info and to reserve your spot. ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. As one of ASAN’s roles is to share [...]
