BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20250714T190212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T230957Z UID:10000258-1776153600-1776157200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Farm Breeder Network DESCRIPTION:The Farm Breeding Network (FBN) brings farmers\, chefs\, processors\, and eaters together to share knowledge and seed stock for seed saving\, crop breeding and fellowship. This NPSAS committee gives farmers the information and discussion group they need in order to participate as partners in public plant breeding and to take on their own breeding projects at home. This committee seeks to support public plant breeding and to revive a long tradition of seed saving and on farm breeding to ensure the availability of adapted and productive varieties. The FBN also seeks to maintain breeding and seed saving rights for farmers\, the original plant breeders. \nCommittee members determine FBN projects and goals. Farmers are connecting with one another and with researchers to actively improve\, save and share seeds. We are also linking with groups and individuals worldwide to build farmer-centric plant breeding and seed networks. \nThe zoom link for these meetings is sent via email each month to those interested in attending. If you’d like to participate in this event and be notified of this monthly event moving forward\, send an email to the NPSAS director at this address. \nIf you’d like to learn more about the Farm Breeder Network check out this page on our website. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/farm-breeder-network-2-2/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-Farm-Breeder-Network-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000205-1773907200-1773914400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20250714T190212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T230957Z UID:10000257-1768291200-1768294800@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Farm Breeder Network DESCRIPTION:The Farm Breeding Network (FBN) brings farmers\, chefs\, processors\, and eaters together to share knowledge and seed stock for seed saving\, crop breeding and fellowship. This NPSAS committee gives farmers the information and discussion group they need in order to participate as partners in public plant breeding and to take on their own breeding projects at home. This committee seeks to support public plant breeding and to revive a long tradition of seed saving and on farm breeding to ensure the availability of adapted and productive varieties. The FBN also seeks to maintain breeding and seed saving rights for farmers\, the original plant breeders. \nCommittee members determine FBN projects and goals. Farmers are connecting with one another and with researchers to actively improve\, save and share seeds. We are also linking with groups and individuals worldwide to build farmer-centric plant breeding and seed networks. \nThe zoom link for these meetings is sent via email each month to those interested in attending. If you’d like to participate in this event and be notified of this monthly event moving forward\, send an email to the NPSAS director at this address. \nIf you’d like to learn more about the Farm Breeder Network check out this page on our website. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/farm-breeder-network-2-2/2026-01-13/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-Farm-Breeder-Network-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000204-1766044800-1766052000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2025-12-18/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20250714T190639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T190639Z UID:10000242-1760428800-1760432400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Farm Breeder Network DESCRIPTION:The Farm Breeding Network (FBN) brings farmers\, chefs\, processors\, and eaters together to share knowledge and seed stock for seed saving\, crop breeding and fellowship. This NPSAS committee gives farmers the information and discussion group they need in order to participate as partners in public plant breeding and to take on their own breeding projects at home. This committee seeks to support public plant breeding and to revive a long tradition of seed saving and on farm breeding to ensure the availability of adapted and productive varieties. The FBN also seeks to maintain breeding and seed saving rights for farmers\, the original plant breeders.  \nCommittee members determine FBN projects and goals. Farmers are connecting with one another and with researchers to actively improve\, save and share seeds. We are also linking with groups and individuals worldwide to build farmer-centric plant breeding and seed networks. \nWe currently meet once a quarter. The zoom link for these meetings is sent via email each month to those interested in attending. If you’d like to participate in this event and be notified of this monthly event moving forward\, send an email to the NPSAS director at this address. \nIf you’d like to learn more about the Farm Breeder Network check out this page on our website. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/quarterly-farm-breeder-network/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-Farm-Breeder-Network-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20250714T190212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T230957Z UID:10000151-1760428800-1760432400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Farm Breeder Network DESCRIPTION:The Farm Breeding Network (FBN) brings farmers\, chefs\, processors\, and eaters together to share knowledge and seed stock for seed saving\, crop breeding and fellowship. This NPSAS committee gives farmers the information and discussion group they need in order to participate as partners in public plant breeding and to take on their own breeding projects at home. This committee seeks to support public plant breeding and to revive a long tradition of seed saving and on farm breeding to ensure the availability of adapted and productive varieties. The FBN also seeks to maintain breeding and seed saving rights for farmers\, the original plant breeders. \nCommittee members determine FBN projects and goals. Farmers are connecting with one another and with researchers to actively improve\, save and share seeds. We are also linking with groups and individuals worldwide to build farmer-centric plant breeding and seed networks. \nThe zoom link for these meetings is sent via email each month to those interested in attending. If you’d like to participate in this event and be notified of this monthly event moving forward\, send an email to the NPSAS director at this address. \nIf you’d like to learn more about the Farm Breeder Network check out this page on our website. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/farm-breeder-network-2-2/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-Farm-Breeder-Network-monthly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000203-1758182400-1758189600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20250721T194410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T183417Z UID:10000254-1756285200-1756308600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Organic Academy Road Show - Tappen\, ND DESCRIPTION:The Information is in the Data \nFIELD DAY & TRAINING: Join Fellow Farmers for a great field day and conversation in Tappen\, ND at the Kevin and Sara Falk Farm. Learn how valuable data can be tracked and used to make some of the best decisions you’ll make for your operation.  Included with field day\, there’s a great training for those farmers who are new to or interested in transitioning land to organic farming and/or ranching practices. Throughout the day we’ll share organic strategies\, equipment\, organic standards\, marketing\, and more.  \n9:00 am – 10:00 am Registration \n10:00 – 12:30 Noon – Falk Farm Tour & Farmer Q & A \n12:30 to – 1:30 pm – Lunch \n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Getting Started and Building a Resilient System \n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The economics and markets for your organic products\n – Grain & Specialty Crops\n– Livestock   \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Panel Govt. organic programs\n – NRCS & USDA Organic Programs\n– Insurance \n3:00 – 3:15 Break \n3:15 pm – 3:40 pm – What research tells us and how we can help\n\n3:40 pm – 4:30 pm: Soil Health\, Crop Rotation\, Equipment\, Working with an organic consultant\, Q&A\, small group discussion\, survey plenary \n4:30 am – Debrief with participants \nIf August 28th works better or you’d like to attend both days\, feel free to join us in Wessington\, SD\, at Rocking Z Acres.  \nCall with questions or sign up today. \n\n\n \n \n Dakota Organic Academy Road Show 2025\n The day will begin with registration from 9:00 - 10:00 am and conclude at approximately 4:30 pm. Rolls & coffee will be provided as well as lunch. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Cell phone # (in case circumstances change on the day of the event)Do you have any questions you would like to ask our speakers?Are you a farmer interested in learning more about transitioning to organic farming?(Required)I am a farmer interested in new technology.I am already a certified organic organic farm.I am a farmer interested in more information on transitioning to organic farming.I am not a farmer\, I just think ag tech is cool.How did you hear about this event?Social MediaAdvertisementWord of MouthOtherWant to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please!Which Dakota OARS & Field Day Event will you be attending\n \n Tappen\, ND on the 27th Field Day Only\n \n \n Tappen\, ND on the 27th Field Day + Organic Transition Training\n \n \n Wessington\, SD Sept. 9th Field Day Only\n \n \n Wessington\, SD Sept. 9th Field Day + Organic Transition Training URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-academy-road-show-tappen-nd/ LOCATION:Kevin and Sara Falk Farm\, 3674 42nd Str. SE\, tappen\, ND\, 58587\, United States CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day,TOPP Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000202-1750320000-1750327200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2025-06-19/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000201-1742457600-1742464800@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2025-03-20/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000200-1734595200-1734602400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2024-12-19/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T203938Z UID:10000116-1732176000-1732183200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved. \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-8/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T223613Z UID:10000114-1726732800-1726740000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Board Members meet in person in late March or early April for an annual retreat and at the annual conference in January. NPSAS members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved.   \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS\n\nGo to our NPSAS Board of Directors page to learn more about the board or find out how to reach out to them.  \nIf you’re interested in serving on the NPSAS board\, complete a board application. Elections are in January of each year and there are three positions open each January at the annual meeting held at the NPSAS Food and Farming Conference. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-6/2024-09-19/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T044942Z UID:10000113-1724313600-1724320800@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved. \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nServe on the events committee to help plan the annual conference\, field days\, and other events.\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-5/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240705T203340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T210130Z UID:10000131-1723280400-1723309200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Shifting Gears DESCRIPTION:Shifting Gears – Learn to Drive Farm Equipment \n \nIf you or someone you know is looking to get into farming and needs to learn how to drive equipment\, this event is for you. Whether you’re a retiree\, a stay-at-home parent\, a high school kid\, or someone looking for a second income that didn’t grow up on a farm\, take part in this event and drive an actual simulator to get the feel for the farm life. \nDoubting Thomas Farm\n12506 20th St N\, Moorhead\, MN\nAugust 10\, 2024\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nCost is $10\nRegister Here \nHands-on class helping to master manual transmission or\nheavy equipment driving ages 16+. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/shifting-gears/ LOCATION:Doubting Thomas Farm\, 12506 20th St N\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560 CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240717T154752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T203335Z UID:10000133-1723023000-1723035600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Investigating Transition to Organic Field Day - Rocking Z Acres DESCRIPTION:Investigating Transition to Organic  – Wessington\, SD – 9:30 am – 1:00 pm – Rocking Z Acres\,  Learn about the success and struggles in organic farming from the 2024 NPSAS Steward of the Year Award Winner. This even will take place rain or shine and the tour and speakers will be adjusted as needed. \nRocking Z Acres has been in transition to organic production on their farm since 2018. BJ McNeil and his aunt\, Jonnie Zvonek operate their farm together. They are an innovative operation consistently working with elements and ideas that will make their operation more sustainable.  Come and visit and learn what’s worked\, lessons learned\, and ideas for success moving forward.   \nMcNeil will give tips on how innovation and biology are part of Rocking Z Acres’ core beliefs. Also speaking at the event will be Jerry Matzner\, a farmer at Century Farm Organics and Ken Jenkins an organic advisor\, Peak Ag Solutions. \nSpace is limited and a free lunch will be provided for those who register before Tuesday\, August 6\, at 9:00 am. \n \nSign- up here to join us. \n\n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/investigating-transition-to-organic-field-day-rocking-z-acres/ LOCATION:Rocking Z Acres\, 20202 374th Ave\, Wessington\, SD\, 57381 CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Rocking-Z-Investigating-Transition-to-Organic-NPSAS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T203448Z UID:10000112-1721894400-1721901600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved. \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240703T211100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T125403Z UID:10000129-1721813400-1721826000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Walk With Gabe Brown DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the wisdom of this inspirational leader talking all about cover crops. \nDoubting Thomas Farm – 12506 20th St N\, \nMoorhead\, MN\nJuly 24\, 2024\n9:30 am – 1:00 pm \nThis event is full an no longer taking reservations.  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/walk-with-gabe-brown/ LOCATION:Doubting Thomas Farm\, 12506 20th St N\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560 CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T203224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T203224Z UID:10000111-1715846400-1715853600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved. \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-3/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240403T035629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T040130Z UID:10000118-1713726000-1713726000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Common Ground Virtual Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Sign-up\, watch\, and join the conversation.  As a lead-in to the celebration of Earth Day\, April 22\, NPSAS  is hosting a watch party on Sunday\, April 21\, 2024. The discussion on the much talked about movie\, Common Ground\, is the perfect conversation to be had in a watch party. The film is one of the most talked about films about strategic farming with regenerative practices right now.  Those wishing to participate will have a week prior to the event to watch the documentary prior to the online discuss. Sign up today and a link will be sent  \n“Common Ground is a compelling new documentary that sheds light on biodiversity\, and the growing Regenerative Agriculture movement.” – Film Review\, Digital Journal \n\n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/common-ground-virtual-watch-party/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Quarterly Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Common-Ground-Documentary-Watch-party.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T202814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T204850Z UID:10000110-1713427200-1713434400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NPSAS Board of Directors. It is held virtually each month. Members are welcome to ask for the link to attend and/or bring forth ideas that they would like to see the board discuss. In addition\, members are invited to consider serving on the board as 3 seats are up for renewal each year. It is a great opportunity to be involved in NPSAS. If serving on the board is not your style\, but you’d like to help\, consider other ways to be involved. \n\nServe on the Farm Breeder Network Committee where research\, seed development\, and other ideas are discussed and implemented to improve crop conditions for members\nServe on the events committee to help plan the annual conference\, field days\, and other events.\nHost a field day at your farm\nWrite an article for The Germinator\nSpeak at the annual Food & Farming conference in a workshop on a topic that would benefit members and attendees of NPSAS URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting-2/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20240329T202030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T202030Z UID:10000109-1712138400-1712160000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Retreat DESCRIPTION:The NPSAS Board of Directors will host it’s annual retreat in Fargo ND. Any members or interested members that have ideas on events and/or activities they would like to see the board discuss to implement in the future would be appreciated and brought forth for discussion. Ideas can be sent to Krysti Mikkonen\, the organization’s executive director.  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-retreat/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230922T182739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T182739Z UID:10000096-1695859200-1695945599@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:USDA TOPP Transition to Organic Field Day DESCRIPTION:Learn about the transition to organic farming journey along with conservation tips at this can’t miss field day. This UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership event is co-sponsored by ACRES USA & NPSAS to give farmers in the area hands-on demonstrations and up-close views of organic and sustainable agriculture practices.  Couple that with the ability to network and hear how other farmers have made the transition to organic farming practices makes this a MUST ATTEND event for anyone who is interested in improving their farm operation and/or considering a transition to farm in a more environmentally friendly way. \nThis free event has participants spending the morning learning and lunch at Menoken Farm beginning at 8:00 am.  After lunch the field day will migrate to Dockter Organics for a tour of this organic farm operation\, presentations\, and Q & A with organic farmer\, Thane Dockter\, both locations are near Menoken\, ND. The final portion of the day will take place with a presentation from Jonathon Moser\, an organic farmer at Forager Farm.  Participants will have the opportunity to network and while enjoying an organic taco bar supper at Youvitalize Wellness Spa & Venue in Bismarck\, ND. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/usda-topp-transition-to-organic-field-day/ LOCATION:Menoken Farm\, 1107 171st St NE\, Menoken\, ND\, 58558\, United States CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230710T043033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T193146Z UID:10000083-1693297800-1693314000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED to 2024 - Brad Wolbert Family Organic Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO 2024 – Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event is postponed to a date in 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you’d like to be notified of the date of this event in 2024\, send us an email. \nBrad Wolbert is farming with his father-in-law and is in the process of converting land to organic production.  It’s an exciting challenge.  Brad will share more insight into his success and struggles.  We’ll also hear from Jay Fuhrer\, an impressively knowledgeable soil guy. This is a UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership sponsored event  \n \nr URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/brad-wolbert-family-organic-farm-tour/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230710T042345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T193426Z UID:10000082-1692957600-1692972000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Stengel Seed Field Day Open House & 50th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Stengel Seed\, value-added ag in organic agriculture\, and celebrate 50 years with Doug Stengel and the entire staff. Hear about Stengel’s journey\, learn about the value-added opportunity they provide for organic producers\, the why behind organic production\, and hear from a first-generation organic farmer Nate Powell-Palm and his transition to organic production. Best of all\, you can network with other organic and ask questions. This is a UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership sponsored event  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/stengel-seed-open-house-50th-anniversary/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230717T150935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T152346Z UID:10000087-1692262800-1692291600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Organic Farm Innovation Expo DESCRIPTION:Check-in starts at 7:30.  Come and network with organic farmers from across the US & Canada & check out the latest in row crop farming innovation and technology with live equipment demos. NPSAS and many other service providers will be there. Learn more about the Ag Innovation Expo and register here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/4th-annual-organic-farm-innovation-expo/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Organic-Farm-Innovation-Expo-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230710T041844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T193224Z UID:10000081-1691154000-1691233200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Hemp Decortication Plant Open House & Conference DESCRIPTION:Check out the first decortication plant in South Dakota and hear from a number of different speakers about hemp including Roger Guusiaas & Blake Buurggraf. Get first-hand insight into organic hemp production and transitioning to organic farming. Please be sure to register here.   \nThis is a UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership sponsored event. \n    \n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/hemp-decortication-plant-open-house-conference/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230627T003540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T193109Z UID:10000079-1689841800-1689858000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Johnson Farms Organic Tour Field Day DESCRIPTION:See a successful organic farm in action.  Charlie Johnson will share the successes and struggles of organic farming.  You’ll hear from producers about organic production as well as strategies in transitioning to organic farming. Please call Charlie Johnson at 605-270-2665 or Krysti with NPSAS at 605-380-3770 if you’ll be attending. Starting at St. Peter on the Prairie – 24311 452nd Ave. Madison\, SD Network and  \n\nFarmer Panel\nSDSU Oat Variety Field Trial\nTour of Johnson Farm\nFree Lunch\n\nRSVP to  \n\nKrysti at NPSAS 605-380-3770 or email\nCharlie at 605-270-2665 or email\nAaron at 605-695-0847 \n\nThis is a UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership sponsored event. \n \n \n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/johnson-farms-organic-tour-field-day/ LOCATION:St. Peter’s on the Prairie\, 24311 452nd Ave\, Madison\, SD\, 57042 CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230707T214425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T193015Z UID:10000080-1689670800-1689692400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Carrington Research Center - TOPP - SARE - NPSAS DESCRIPTION:A great Schedule is set for the event. Network with organic farmers and learn about what organic farm research is out there to help transitioning farmers succeed. The event will end with self-guided tours at Dakota Sun Gardens Winery in Carrington\, ND\, and an open discussion on transitioning to organic farming certification. \nThis is a UDSA Transition to Organic Partnership sponsored event. \n \n \n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/carrington-research-center-sare-npsas/ LOCATION:Carrington Research Center\, 663 US-281\, Carrington\, ND\, 58421\, United States CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T113018 CREATED:20230710T051803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T053524Z UID:10000085-1689235200-1689242400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:NPSAS Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a regular monthly board meeting of NPSAS.  If you are a member and have something you’d like to discuss or have brought to the board\, send an email to NPSAS and we’ll get your ideas\, concerns\, and/or conversation with the board started. Normally meetings are held each  3rd Thursday of the month.  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/npsas-board-meeting/ LOCATION:ND CATEGORIES:NPSAS END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR