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SUMMARY:Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers
DESCRIPTION:Our interactive virtual mixers target diverse organic and transitional grain products\, including pulses\, small and alternative grains\, and feed-grade ingredients. Participants will connect for 20-minute meetings in a private virtual meeting room to discuss sourcing needs and discover new business opportunities within the supply chain. \nVirtual Mixers create a unique and engaging space for discovery within the organic marketplace\, thereby facilitating the development of meaningful connections across the organic supply chain. Buyers and sellers will register for individual mixers based on the specific type of grain. Our team will facilitate connections between buyers and sellers and ensure participants have the opportunity to connect in 20-minute virtual sessions with buyers or sellers based on mutually-aligned needs and geography.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/virtual-buyer-seller-mixers/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education/Conference
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SUMMARY:Organic Weed Management for Diversified Farms | Session 3: Effective Weed Control Methods
DESCRIPTION:Do you have weeds on your farm? Do you struggle with the cost of labor and equipment needed to manage weeds? Good weed management is important for optimizing crop yields\, especially in diversified farming systems. In this FREE series\, you will learn how to effectively manage weeds on your farm using organic practices and develop an integrated weed management plan for your operation. By the end of the series\, you will be able to: Identify weeds on your farm and the properties that make them challenging to control. Identify appropriate strategies to control the weeds on your farm using organic methods. Develop an integrated weed management plan for different cropping systems on your farm (annual crops\, perennial crops\, pasture). Participants are encouraged to attend all four webinars\, as each session builds on the last. Registration is free but required.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-weed-management-for-diversified-farms-session-3-effective-weed-control-methods/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Weed Management
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SUMMARY:A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join The Farmers Land Trust and Central State University Extension for this six-part speakers series featuring community members from the Blue Rock Station Farmland Commons. During these sessions\, they will explore the farmland commons model\, how Blue Rock Station farmers decided to used it in their farmland transition\, and more. Learn more and register for each session below.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/a-model-for-farmland-transition-farmland-commons/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Farm Management and Economics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T000000
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SUMMARY:Organic Certification 101
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting certified organic but not sure where to start? Join our Organic Certification 101 webinar and learn the fundamentals of the organic certification process\, including requirements\, timelines\, and practical next steps. April 29\, 10:00 AM (Central Time)\, Live via Zoom. Perfect for farmers\, processors\, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time. You’ll learn: Key steps in the certification process\, Required plans and records\, Common pitfalls to avoid\, How to move forward with confidence.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-certification-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Transitioning/Organic Certification
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCIA International":MAILTO:info@ocia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
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SUMMARY:Dry Beans! Community Call with the Staple Crop Growers
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Staple Crop Community Call series continues with our favorite magical fruit\, the bean! Legumes play critical roles in soil health\, indigenous companion planting practices and providing a plant based diet to people across the globe. Learn from Kevin Messing (Michigan\, Sheridan Acres) about how pulses (dry beans) can invigorate your field diversity and sales opportunities at multiple scales of production. This webinar is part of an ongoing series focused on the food crops that sustain us\, connect us to our heritage\, and help us adapt to changing climates and food systems. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences from the field. Participants will also connect with farmers and resource providers from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute\, Michigan Food & Farming Systems\, Fondy Food Center\, and Fresher Together.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/dry-beans-community-call-with-the-staple-crop-growers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Organic Crop Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fields Agricultural Institute":MAILTO:web@michaelfields.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
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SUMMARY:CFSA Virtual Farmer Meet-Up\, May 2026: Water Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s Farm Services Team for our monthly Virtual Technical Meet-Ups — a free\, informal space for farmers to connect\, ask questions\, and get expert guidance on production\, conservation\, and business planning. Each session features timely topics\, practical tips\, and Q&A with CFSA staff and guest specialists. Whether you’re a beginning or experienced farmer\, these meet-ups are a great way to stay informed and build community with others in sustainable agriculture across the Carolinas. Sign up once and attend any and all of the monthly meetups\, held the first Tuesday of each month at noon via Zoom.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/cfsa-virtual-farmer-meet-up-may-2026-water-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Organic Weed Management for Diversified Farms | Session 4: Integrated Weed Management: Developing a Plan for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Do you have weeds on your farm? Do you struggle with the cost of labor and equipment needed to manage weeds? Good weed management is important for optimizing crop yields\, especially in diversified farming systems. In this FREE series\, you will learn how to effectively manage weeds on your farm using organic practices and develop an integrated weed management plan for your operation. By the end of the series\, you will be able to: Identify weeds on your farm and the properties that make them challenging to control. Identify appropriate strategies to control the weeds on your farm using organic methods. Develop an integrated weed management plan for different cropping systems on your farm (annual crops\, perennial crops\, pasture). Participants are encouraged to attend all four webinars\, as each session builds on the last. Registration is free but required.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-weed-management-for-diversified-farms-session-4-integrated-weed-management-developing-a-plan-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Weed Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T200000
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SUMMARY:Tubers! Community Call with the Staple Crop Growers Network
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Staple Crop Community Call series continues to discuss a more well-known storage crop: tubers. Domesticated almost 10\,000 years ago and native to the Americas\, this crop deserves more attention and protection of its magnitude of indigenous varieties. This conversation will also touch on sweet potatoes vs yams\, and the jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke). This webinar is part of an ongoing series focused on the food crops that sustain us\, connect us to our heritage\, and help us adapt to changing climates and food systems. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences from the field. Participants will also connect with farmers and resource providers from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute\, Michigan Food & Farming Systems\, Fondy Food Center\, and Fresher Together.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/tubers-community-call-with-the-staple-crop-growers-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Organic Crop Production
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fields Agricultural Institute":MAILTO:web@michaelfields.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers
DESCRIPTION:Our interactive virtual mixers target diverse organic and transitional grain products\, including pulses\, small and alternative grains\, and feed-grade ingredients. Participants will connect for 20-minute meetings in a private virtual meeting room to discuss sourcing needs and discover new business opportunities within the supply chain. \nVirtual Mixers create a unique and engaging space for discovery within the organic marketplace\, thereby facilitating the development of meaningful connections across the organic supply chain. Buyers and sellers will register for individual mixers based on the specific type of grain. Our team will facilitate connections between buyers and sellers and ensure participants have the opportunity to connect in 20-minute virtual sessions with buyers or sellers based on mutually-aligned needs and geography.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/virtual-buyer-seller-mixers/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers
DESCRIPTION:Our interactive virtual mixers target diverse organic and transitional grain products\, including pulses\, small and alternative grains\, and feed-grade ingredients. Participants will connect for 20-minute meetings in a private virtual meeting room to discuss sourcing needs and discover new business opportunities within the supply chain. \nVirtual Mixers create a unique and engaging space for discovery within the organic marketplace\, thereby facilitating the development of meaningful connections across the organic supply chain. Buyers and sellers will register for individual mixers based on the specific type of grain. Our team will facilitate connections between buyers and sellers and ensure participants have the opportunity to connect in 20-minute virtual sessions with buyers or sellers based on mutually-aligned needs and geography.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/virtual-buyer-seller-mixers/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education/Conference
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