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| Calendar of Events Bioeconomy eConference December 1, 2009 Online Conference The 2009 Bio eConference—“Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability”—is a 12-state alliance of simultaneous state conferences. These co-host sites will be sharing content through high-speed communication systems to promote agriculturally-based sustainable solutions to global climate change and energy supply. Conference on Ecological Landscaping December 1-3, 2009 Cleveland, Ohio This conference will explore and foster a new paradigm in city design and transformation in which services provided by natural ecosystems are preserved, rural and urban ecosystems are integrated, and food, energy and other resources are produced, consumed, and recycled within the city and contiguous metropolitan region. Such a paradigm shift will enhance city and regional resilience, minimize ecological footprint of growing human population, and improve local and global stability and economic sustainability. The conference will focus on the science, education, and technology innovations and needs for an ecological transformation that will constructively address the intertwined challenges presented by climate change, rising energy costs, food insecurity, water shortages, emerging health threats, environmental degradation, and urban sprawl. Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Expo December 1-2, 2009 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina This expo will feature sessions on local foods, fruit and vegetable production, pest control, marketing, and more. Western Alfalfa & Forage Conference December 2-4, 2009 Reno, Nevada Now in its 39th year this comprehensive conference covers many aspects of alfalfa and forage management from economics to pest management, irrigation and utilization. It is suitable for anyone interested in improving their knowledge about these key commodities in western agriculture. Midwest Integrated Crop Management Conference December 2-3, 2009 Ames, Iowa Conference attendees can choose from 34 workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states. Workshops are offered by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest. The conference is hosted by ISU Extension, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the departments of Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Acres U.S.A Confernce and Trade Show December 3-5, 2009 St. Paul, Minnesota The annual Acres U.S.A. conference sets the standards for innovation and learning. It is where you find farmers and consultants from every side of eco-farming who come together to share their experience and expertise. Attend the non-stop event, learn the latest in cutting-edge technology and methods, and return home ready to make your farming operation the best it can be. Young Farmers Conference December 3-4, 2009 Pocantico Hills, New York This December, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture presents its second annual Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture, a program especially for young and new farmers. This conference is designed to help remove obstacles faced by young farmers, such as access to land and capital, working with various distribution channels (markets, cooperatives, institutions), lack of general agricultural skill-sets, and more. The Young Farmers Conference is a space to network with peers and learn from leaders in the field, helping to ensure that the next generation of farmers is equipped for the work ahead. Marketing Food Specialty Products Online Webinar December 3, 2009 Webinar How can food retailers – such as grocery managers, farmers, restaurants, or food specialty entrepreneurs – utilize the vast amount of online marketing options? If you or a client want to gain skills in online business decision-making, tune in to “Marketing Food Specialty Products Online” on December 3, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Central Time). Missouri Livestock Symposium December 4-5, 2009 Kirksville, Missouri The Symposium will feature educational programs on all species of livestock (horses, beef cattle, sheep, and meat goats), forages, stock dogs, conservation, wildlife, and more. Featuring nationally known speakers, trade show, and entertainment. Bioenergy Conference December 4, 2009 Kirksville, Missouri This Bioenergy Conference, funded by a Professional Development Program grant from USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), will highlight the role of farms and farmland in a sustainable energy future, emphasizing information that attendees will need to work with farmers and landowners considering or participating in bioenergy projects. The conference will address production and handling of dedicated biomass feedstocks, algae oil production and utilization, alternative oilseed production, farm-level oilseed processing and biodiesel production, methane digesters, and recent developments in energy policy. 24th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference Dec. 4-6, 2009 Black Mountain, North Carolina With the wealth of amazing farms in the region, the outstanding programs at Warren Wilson College, and other exciting ag projects nearby, this will be an amazing educational opportunity for experienced farmers, new farmers, gardeners and activists alike. Organic Livestock Workshop December 5, 2009 Jamestown, North Dakota What does it take to raise livestock organically? Where are the markets for certified organic livestock? These questions and many more will be addressed at the Organic Livestock Workshop being held in Jamestown on December 5th. Iowa Organic Conference December 5, 2009 Ames, Iowa This year's Iowa Organic Conference will include sessions on: * Transitioning to Organic Farming * Marketing Organic Produce * Building Carbon in Your Soil * Government Programs for Organic Midwest Dairy Expo December 8-9, 2009 St. Cloud, Minnesota Mark your calendars and plan on joining us at the Midwest's premier dairy show featuring the best in educational and networking opportunities for today's dairy producer. Reducing Nutrient Export to the Gulf of Mexico Workshop December 9-11, 2009 Des Moines, Iowa The purpose of the workshop is to explore science-based solutions for reducing sources of nutrient loads exported from the upper portion of the Mississippi River drainage system to the Gulf of Mexico. The focus is on the Missouri, Upper Mississippi River, Ohio, and Tennessee River Basins. Pathways to Relocalization Workshop December 9-10, 2009 Santa Barbara, California In this course, Joel Salatin will challenge participants to design pathways to relocalization based on his own very successful model at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia, and will also include techniques and directions from the emerging relocalization movement. Alabama Forage Conference December 10, 2009 Livingston, Alabama At this conference, livestock producers will have an excellent chance to hear the latest research and information on forages and grazing management from some of the nation's top authorities. National Conference on Grazing Lands December 13-16, 2009 Sparks, Nevada This conference will heighten public awareness of the economic and environmental aspects of grazing lands and technical assistance will be emphasized. Highlights include presentations on the four major conference tracks, reinforced by real world examples from panels of ranchers and farmers. Farminar Series November 2-December 22, 2009 Online Webinar Mark your calendars for the Fall "Farminar Series" - Tuesday nights throughout November and December. These online 90-minute interactive seminars will focus on a variety of beginning farmer, next generation, and farm succession planning tools. Led by presenters Dave Baker, and John Baker from the Beginning Farmer Center; Craig Chase with ISU Extension; Gary Huber and farmer members of Practical Farmers of Iowa. |
OH MY GOD.... Thats alot of events >.<
