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Farm-to-Market Workshop: Nov 10-11
Alex Canepa October 23, 2017The Wyoming Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops division and the University of Wyoming Laramie County Extension will be hosting a Farm to Market Conference at Laramie County Community College, in Cheyenne, Friday and Saturday, November 10-11. On Friday, Dr. Brian Nummer will teach Food Acidification. At the end of this class, you will receive a…
Food sovereignty law leaves Maine meat producers without approved slaughterhouses
Liz Comiskey October 19, 2017“In practical terms, it means consumers can buy directly from farmers and food producers in those communities who are operating outside of state and federal licensing. The legislation was intended by those who shaped it, including state Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, its sponsor, and state Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, who has put forth numerous similar…
Delaware Technical Community College Launches Market and Greenhouses
Liz Comiskey October 16, 2017“Delaware Technical Community College students now have a hands-on way to study sustainable agriculture and the benefits of working with a fresh market. School, state and local officials gathered at the college’s 4-acre agricultural complex at the Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown in early October to celebrate its new market and greenhouses, where students…
November Farmers Market Manager Trainings in Franklin & Knoxville
Darlene Wolnik October 11, 2017The Center for Profitable Agriculture is hosting two Farmers Market Manager Training: Nov. 28 in Franklin Nov. 29 in Knoxville Pre-registration required by November 20 here or contact Hal Pepper at 931-486-2777. The Center is a partnership between UT Extension and the Tennessee Farm Bureau. As a department in UT Extension, the Center for Profitable Agriculture provides educational…
Louisiana Women in Agriculture Conference February 22-23, 2018
Darlene WolnikOf the over 26,000 farms in Louisiana, 3,500 of them are primarily operated by women. The 2018 conference is being held in Alexandria, Louisiana on February 22nd – 23rd, 2018 and is LIMITED TO 300 Location: Holiday Inn Downtown Alexandria (Special room rates available if reserved up to 30 days before event) We will “Kick-Off” the conference…
