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SUMMARY:The Food Project's Fall Institute - 9/29 to 10/1 - Eastern Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Fall Institute will take place at three unique sites where The Food Project works in both urban and suburban settings\, and offer a full day of immersion into the organization’s youth programs. Participants will have the opportunity to meet numerous current organization staff (across all department areas) and youth participants. The agenda is as follows: \n\nThursday\, 9/29/22: Youth Development Theory and Curriculum – Ingalls Farm and Common in Lynn.\nFriday\, 9/30/22: Agriculture\, Food Distribution and Community Partnerships – Reynolds Farm in Wenham.\nSaturday 10/1/22: Deepening Learning through Youth Crew Immersion – Baker Bridge Farm in Lincoln.\n\nDuring lunchtime on these days\, there will be supplemental conversations with other staff around some of our other org support areas such as development\, finance\, strategic planning\, communications\, operations\, etc.  And we hope to incorporate participants in an ongoing community of practice for shared learning across this work. \n\n \nCost: The Food Project is offering access to the Fall 2024 Institute at a range of prices ($400-$700) depending on your organization or individual access to financial resources.  This is an intentional effort to provide equitable access to this knowledge and experience to as many organizations and individuals as possible.  Please see the registration page for more details.\nIf you have questions about the Institute\, please contact us at institute@thefoodproject.org and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.  We hope you have a great weekend! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/the-food-projects-fall-institute-9-26-to-9-28-eastern-massachusetts/
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SUMMARY:Yale Forest Forum Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Forest Forum is back for another season of weekly webinars. This fall’s series is focused on mature and old-growth forests. There is broad agreement that protecting and managing forests is critical for meeting global climate mitigation and sustainable development goals. However\, there is less agreement on how to determine what is ‘best’ management for meeting these goals. Within the United States\, current policy and academic debates have centered on how to define and manage “mature” and “old-growth” forestlands. \nIn collaboration with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)\, this webinar series invites federal agency staff\, private foresters\, forestry researchers\, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. The series will begin with introductory webinars from Agency leadership and staff to explain the policy context of the Initiative. Attendees will also learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations\, university researchers\, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. \nThe webinar series runs every Thursday from 12 pm – 1 pm from August 29 through December 5\, with no webinars on September 19\, October 17\, and November 28. \nClick here to register for the webinars.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/yale-forest-forum-webinar-series-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Help Expand the Meadow at Checkerspot Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Franklin Conservation District for an afternoon of flowery\, farmy fun as we expand the native meadow at Checkerspot Farm! We’ll plant the starts\, collect seeds from the established meadow to plant in our home gardens\, and enjoy some locally made pies. Bring gloves\, scissors\, a spade\, and small nursery pots to take home bonus seed starts\, plus other giveaways. Please register to let us know you’re coming.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/help-expand-the-meadow-at-checkerspot-farm/
LOCATION:Checkerspot Farm\, 30 Jacksonville Rd.\, Colrain\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Twilight Meeting: Climate Impacts on Weed Management and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nHow are climate change and hotter temperatures affecting our soils? Often\, practices like reducing tillage and cover cropping are recommended to improve soil health\, reduce risk of topsoil loss and enhance resilience to drought and flood—practices that can also affect weed management. UMass Extension will discuss general impacts of climate change on soil health and highlight current research on updating recommendations for planting timing and overwintering survival of cover crop species in MA. Maria Gannett\, UMass Extension Weeds Specialist\, will relate these strategies to how they can impact weed management. \nThis event is co-sponsored by CISA and UMass Extension and is part of CISA’s annual Adapt your Farm to Climate Change Series. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others. \nContact Stephen Taranto at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions. \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024\, 4-6pm\, with a light supper to follow \nWhere: UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373 \nRegistration: Free! Please register in advance so we can order enough food. Click here to register. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/twilight-meeting-climate-impacts-on-weed-management-and-soil-health/
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SUMMARY:Yale Forest Forum Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Forest Forum is back for another season of weekly webinars. This fall’s series is focused on mature and old-growth forests. There is broad agreement that protecting and managing forests is critical for meeting global climate mitigation and sustainable development goals. However\, there is less agreement on how to determine what is ‘best’ management for meeting these goals. Within the United States\, current policy and academic debates have centered on how to define and manage “mature” and “old-growth” forestlands. \nIn collaboration with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)\, this webinar series invites federal agency staff\, private foresters\, forestry researchers\, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. The series will begin with introductory webinars from Agency leadership and staff to explain the policy context of the Initiative. Attendees will also learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations\, university researchers\, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. \nThe webinar series runs every Thursday from 12 pm – 1 pm from August 29 through December 5\, with no webinars on September 19\, October 17\, and November 28. \nClick here to register for the webinars.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/yale-forest-forum-webinar-series-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:NACD Conservation Coffee – Oct. 10\, 3 PM ET
DESCRIPTION:NACD is proud to serve as a membership organization for conservation districts nationwide\, and we are pleased to offer a variety of services to our members. Our ongoing federal advocacy efforts on behalf of our members is one of our most important services\, and we pride ourselves on representing the needs of districts among our federal partners. \nThis advocacy directly translates into enabling policies for our members\, as well as funding opportunities nationally through the Farm Bill\, various conservation initiatives\, and the specific grant programs that NACD is able to offer our members. If you are curious about our policy process\, as well as our advocacy efforts generally\, come learn from our Government Affairs team during the next NACD Conservation Coffee\, Oct 10.\, 3 PM ET! Connor Simons\, our Government Affairs Specialist\, will kick-off NACD’s fall policy process\, discuss the mechanisms of how information flows from our state board members into our policy book\, and celebrate some recent efforts on behalf of our members. Bring your questions for the team\, and get ready to learn about how to use your membership voice! \nRegistration is free online. Please reach out to NACD’s membership team if you have any questions about the coffees\, or would like to present in a future session.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/nacd-conservation-coffee-oct-10-3-pm-et/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
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SUMMARY:Yale Forest Forum Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Forest Forum is back for another season of weekly webinars. This fall’s series is focused on mature and old-growth forests. There is broad agreement that protecting and managing forests is critical for meeting global climate mitigation and sustainable development goals. However\, there is less agreement on how to determine what is ‘best’ management for meeting these goals. Within the United States\, current policy and academic debates have centered on how to define and manage “mature” and “old-growth” forestlands. \nIn collaboration with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)\, this webinar series invites federal agency staff\, private foresters\, forestry researchers\, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. The series will begin with introductory webinars from Agency leadership and staff to explain the policy context of the Initiative. Attendees will also learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations\, university researchers\, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. \nThe webinar series runs every Thursday from 12 pm – 1 pm from August 29 through December 5\, with no webinars on September 19\, October 17\, and November 28. \nClick here to register for the webinars.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/yale-forest-forum-webinar-series-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T100000
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SUMMARY:Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms and Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Oct 27\, 10AM to 5PM \nAre you a farmer or gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools\, build healthy soil\, reduce labor and cost inputs\, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till\, climate resilience techniques in this experiential\, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc. Plus\, learn about visual soil assessment and soil health testing with Caro Roszell\, American Farmland Trust. \nIn-person\, pre-registration required. This is a popular workshop and we love teaching and hosting it. Sliding scale and some full scholarships\, read on! \nSliding scale $65-$95. Space limited\, email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. \nSoup and salad lunch included. Special opportunity! Our friends at Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust\, in partnership with the American Farmland Trust Soil Steward program are offering up to ten full scholarships for farmers of color\, or new farmers going no-till. We’ve got some scholarships left\, so let us know if this is you!
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/rich-and-healthy-no-till-for-successful-farms-and-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Rd\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T120000
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SUMMARY:Yale Forest Forum Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Forest Forum is back for another season of weekly webinars. This fall’s series is focused on mature and old-growth forests. There is broad agreement that protecting and managing forests is critical for meeting global climate mitigation and sustainable development goals. However\, there is less agreement on how to determine what is ‘best’ management for meeting these goals. Within the United States\, current policy and academic debates have centered on how to define and manage “mature” and “old-growth” forestlands. \nIn collaboration with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)\, this webinar series invites federal agency staff\, private foresters\, forestry researchers\, and forest advocacy organizations to share how they are responding to and shaping the discussion on mature and old-growth forests. The series will begin with introductory webinars from Agency leadership and staff to explain the policy context of the Initiative. Attendees will also learn from a series of experts representing Tribal Nations\, university researchers\, and non-profits exploring core challenges to this effort. \nThe webinar series runs every Thursday from 12 pm – 1 pm from August 29 through December 5\, with no webinars on September 19\, October 17\, and November 28. \nClick here to register for the webinars.
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/yale-forest-forum-webinar-series-8/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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