The Farm Food Collaborative, Crotovina, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System host a FSMA and GAP training for farmers and on-farm food safety managers. Please note that you must attend all seven modules of the training to receive a certificate of completion from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Refreshments and lunch will be [...]
For 25 years, the Southern SAWG annual conference has been providing the practical tools and solutions you need. The program is tailored for those producing organic and sustainable food on a commercial scale and for those in our region working to improve local food systems. The conference consists of two full days of pre-conference activities starting [...]
Hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Production: The Alliance hosts monthly workshops. Workshops are free but pre-registration is required! Registration: 10:00am Program: 10:15-2:30pm Training topics will include: winter fruit crop activities, eco-agro forestry and fruit trees, crop selection/seed acquisition SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: Funds for this project were provided through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture [...]
Join ASAN at the University of West Alabama for the fourth and final event in our 4-part series of 2016 Regional Food & Farm Forums! More information at http://asanonline.org/RFFF16. ABOUT THE REGIONAL FORUMS: The Regional Forums are training and networking events that bring together small-scale and sustainable farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and good food advocates. Each Regional Forum consists [...]
Hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Production: The Alliance hosts monthly workshops. Workshops are free but pre-registration is required! Registration: 10:00am Program: 10:15-2:30pm Training topics will include: preparation for spring planting, soil fertility, melons, tumeric, and ginger SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: Funds for this project were provided through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, USDA [...]
Join ASAN at the McDowell Farm School / Camp McDowell for the third in our 4-part series of Regional Food & Farm Forums! More information at http://asanonline.org/RFFF16. ABOUT THE REGIONAL FORUMS: The Regional Forums are training and networking events that bring together small-scale and sustainable farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and good food advocates. Each Regional Forum consists of [...]
Hosted by the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Production: The Alliance hosts monthly workshops. Workshops are free but pre-registration is required! Registration: 10:00am Program: 10:15-2:30pm Training topics will include: growing and selling directly to consumers, farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: Funds for this project were provided through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture [...]
Join ASAN at the Kymulga Grist Mill for the second in our 4-part series of Regional Food & Farm Forums! More information at http://asanonline.org/RFFF16. ABOUT THE REGIONAL FORUMS: The Regional Forums are training and networking events that bring together small-scale and sustainable farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and good food advocates. Each Regional Forum consists of roundtable discussions on a [...]
Join ASAN at the Wind Creek Hotel for the first in their regionally based 4-part series at the Poarch Food and Farm Forum, an event planned in partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. More information at http://asanonline.org/RFFF16. ABOUT THE REGIONAL FORUMS: The Regional Forums are training and networking events that bring together small-scale [...]
At Petals from the Past come take a walk with Dr. Powell through the Kiwi orchard and late apples. Dr. Powell will discuss how to grow Kiwi and care and maintenance of these delicious fruits. You will also tour the apple orchard and discuss growing conditions and maintenance for them as well. This event [...]
