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SUMMARY:Organic Weed Management for Diversified Farms | Session 1: Understanding Weeds
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. Please register for each session you plan to attend individually.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-weed-management-for-diversified-farms-session-1-understanding-weeds/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Weed Management
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Toolbox Speaker Series (Pt.2) Hosting Impactful On-Farm Events
DESCRIPTION:Tune into this virtual speaker series to deepen your understanding of agriculture policy and grow as a farmer advocate. The “Advocacy Toolbox Speaker Series” brings together a lineup of speakers who offer both subject matter expertise and real-world advocacy experience. From developing relationships with legislators to harnessing the power of research\, this speaker series is designed to equip farmer advocates with the tools they need to make an impact. In the second part of this advocacy series\, they will discuss tips and tricks for hosting impactful on-farm events. They will be joined by Destiny Zeiders of the PA House Agriculture Committee and Ty Holmberg of Sankofa Community Farm. Together\, they’ll share from their many experiences hosting and attending events. Whether you’re interested in hosting community potlucks or taking your local elected officials out for a farm tour\, you’ll leave this webinar with practical ideas and a good sense for how to host an effective event! Come prepared to share\, discuss\, and connect with fellow farmers and food system changemakers.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/advocacy-toolbox-speaker-series-pt-2-hosting-impactful-on-farm-events/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
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SUMMARY:CFSA Virtual Farmer Meet-Up\, March 2026: High Tunnels
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. \nWhether 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. \nSign up once and attend any and all of the monthly meetups\, held the first Tuesday of each month at noon via Zoom. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/cfsa-technical-meetups-registration-2026 \nMeet-Up Details: \n5/5/26: Water Best Practices\, with Cassidy Fryga\, Local Produce Safety Coordinator \n4/7/26: Organic Summer Cover Crops\, with Amelia Bruss\, Soil Health Technician \n3/3/26: High Tunnels\, with Joe Rowland\, Organic Initiatives Coordinator
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/cfsa-virtual-farmer-meet-up-march-2026-high-tunnels/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education/Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:ICE on the Farm: Complexities and Nuances
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Friday\, February 27\, 2026\, Noon Eastern\, 11am Central\, 10am Mountain\, 9am Pacific \nSimultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available during this webinar. Looking for this information in Spanish? Coming Soon. \nJoin us for this webinar to take a closer look at what federal law says about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to farm property\, including fields\, homes\, and other non-public areas. We’ll go beyond the simple directive that ICE can’t enter non-public areas by putting the law in context of the open fields doctrine and regulatory limitations. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what options are available when officers arrive\, where legal uncertainties currently stand\, and opportunities to hold government accountable if ICE overreaches. We will also discuss practical steps for preparing your farm or organization. \nLast but certainly not least\, we’ll hear how Idaho Organization of Resource Councils is serving farmworker needs and responding to ICE in their community. Whether you are a farm owner\, farm worker\, or work for a nonprofit organization\, folks will leave better equipped to make informed\, thoughtful decisions with tools grounded in both the law and care for agricultural communities. \nThis program is a follow up to our December 4\, 2025 webinar on I9s\, Immigration\, and ICE Raids on the farm. (Website is slow to load- we’re working on the fix.)
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/ice-on-the-farm-complexities-and-nuances/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Farm Management and Economics
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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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SUMMARY:Digging in Together: Small Farms - Deep Resolve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 38th annual gathering\, a week of learning\, inspiration and community featuring over 50 online workshops followed by a dozen in-person events around the state. Whether you’re a beginning farmer or a seasoned grower\, a local food advocate or a farmers market manager\, You’ll find something here for you. Check out the full program below for dates and locations.
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/digging-in-together-small-farms-deep-resolve/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Farm Management and Economics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)":MAILTO:info@caff.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
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SUMMARY:Accessing USDA Farmer Resources on the Ground: NRCS and FSA - Seeds of Success
DESCRIPTION:Description\nRecent changes to USDA offices have real impacts for organic farmers. This session will help farmers understand how they can navigate these changes with insights straight from USDA staff. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). During the hour\, we will delve into the specific changes in the structure\, staffing\, and location of NRCS and FSA offices. Farmers will learn the most effective ways to access essential resources. The session will also provide guidance and updates on available loans\, programs\, and technical assistance to support farm and business goals. Bring your questions and get them answered!
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/accessing-usda-farmer-resources-on-the-ground-nrcs-and-fsa-seeds-of-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:USDA Programs
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