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SUMMARY:2024 Sustainable Ranchers Tour
DESCRIPTION:Head on over to Black Leg Ranch in McKenzie\, ND and get inspired as you visit this sustainable ranch who is leading the charge toward a more regenerative future for America’s beef industry. You’ll hear from ranchers and farmers just like you who are implementing regenerative practices while managing the challenges of farming today. During the tour\, you’ll also benefit from technical resources from our partners who can help provide the tools needed for you to feel comfortable implementing change on your own ranch or farm.  \nClick to get more information and registration.
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/2024-sustainable-ranchers-tour/
LOCATION:Black Leg Ranch\, 24750 62nd Ave SE\, McKenzie\, ND\, 58572
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,Summer Field Day
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SUMMARY:Our Local Plate: Farmfest and Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Breakfast with Chef Beth Dooley\, a James Beard Awarded Food Writer\, for a Chef’s demo & talk featuring her cookbook: The Perennial Kitchen: Simple Recipes for a Healthy Future. Breakfast grazing table included in ticket price; book signing to follow.\n \nThen onto the Farm Fest and Market where your ticket includes a meal from Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe. Featuring a Foraged Foods cooking demo with Chef Candace Stock\, Farm-2-School champion\, Shannon Nowak\, a Locally-Sourced Ingredients panel hosted by Bjorn Solberg\, and mulching demo from Whitewater Gardens Farm.\n \nPlus\, there will be on-farm fun all day\, including a nature walk\, farm tour\, farmer’s market\, guided kids activities\, and more!\n \nYou can find the full schedule and ticket information for Our Local Plate here.
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/our-local-plate-farmfest-and-market/
LOCATION:Doubting Thomas Farm\, 12506 20th St N\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T080000
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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:SD
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,NPSAS
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Maintaining Organic Integrity of Seed Grain Cleaning and Handling
DESCRIPTION:Join SDSPA and TOPP Plains region for an insightful learning experience at Dakota’s Best Seed facility\, where we will explore the critical practices and protocols necessary to maintain organic integrity throughout all the steps in seed grain processing and handling.\n \nThis event is perfect for transitioning organic farmers\, processors\, and agricultural professionals interested in organic processing and handling. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about maintaining organic integrity in seed grain processing and handling.\n \nRegister Here: \nThis program is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP)
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/field-day-maintaining-organic-integrity-of-seed-grain-cleaning-and-handling/
LOCATION:Dakota’s Best Seed\, 36656 South Dakota 44\, Platte\, SD\, 57369\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,Summer Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Organic Row Crops Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery in Huron\, SD\, is hosting a field day for organic farmers  on Tuesday\, October 1st\, from 2-6 PM CDT. The event will focus on marketing organic row crop rotations\, the cultivation of aronia berries and grapes\, and the potential for high-value market opportunities in wine and juice production. The day will conclude with networking and an organic buffalo taco bar meal. \n\nMaximize Your Organic Farm’s Profitability: A Guide to Crop Rotation and Marketing \nJoin the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for a free workshop designed to help organic farmers optimize their operations. Learn how to: \n\nBalance short-term and long-term profitability: Discover the best crop sequences to align with market demand and boost overall farm productivity.\nTailor crop rotations to your local environment: Maximize your land’s potential by understanding the unique characteristics of your region.\nOptimize production and marketability: Gain insights into strategies for enhancing both yield and market appeal.\nNavigate the organic marketplace: Benefit from expert advice on positioning and selling organic crops\, including identifying niche markets\, branding\, and building strong buyer relationships.\n\nThis workshop is perfect for transitioning organic farmers\, processors\, buyers\, and agricultural professionals. Don’t miss out! Pre-register by September 23rd. \nThis event is supported by the USDA Transitioning to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/marketing-organic-row-crops-field-day/
LOCATION:Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery\, 20054 South Dakota 37\, Huron\, SD\, 57350\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPSAS Partner Event,Summer Field Day,TOPP Event
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