CBD Hemp Field Day

Type: 
Workshop
Class
Community Event
Date: 
Fri, 09/13/2019 -
13:00 to 17:00
Region: 
Midwest

This CBD hemp field day, organized by West Star Organics, Circadian Organics, UW-Madison Horticulture and Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, will focus on the harvesting, processing, and markets of CBD hemp.

Included in the afternoon will be a panel discussion led by experienced producers, tour of an ongoing fertility trial, harvest demonstration, as well as a panel discussing markets with retailers, extractors and those involved in the process.

Industrial Hemp Production Field Day

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Date: 
Fri, 09/06/2019 -
08:30 to 13:00
Region: 
Midwest

This event will focus on growth comparisons of 10 -15 different high CBD oil Hemp cultivar lines with comparative CBD/THC tested levels, grain hemp production and a visit to an 8+ acre direct seeded high CBD oil hemp field.The tour starts at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute looking at the high CBD oil organic hemp plot, then we will visit Turtle Creek Gardens in Delavan and their high CBD oil hemp and grain hemp plots, and then onto Shawn Klugs Operation.

Programa del segundo módulo de agricultura biodinámica en el rancho de la herradura

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Date: 
Fri, 08/23/2019 (All day) to Sun, 08/25/2019 (All day)
Region: 
Mexico
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En adjunto es la invitación y programa de un diplomado en Agricultura Biodinámica. Este es para todos los productores, agricultores, campesinos, personas inquietas por tener un alimento sano y ver cómo se obtiene con una visión a futuro.

Es también para los interesados en adquirir un conocimiento profundo de la Agricultura Biodinámica, y después de los 8 módulos que forman este diplomado, podrán mediante una investigación y un proyecto realizado en este ámbito, adquirir la facultad de ser a su vez consejeros y asesores.

Medicinal Herbs and Biodynamic Farming

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Date: 
Wed, 07/31/2019 -
17:00 to 20:00
Region: 
East Coast

Join herbalist and biodynamic herb gardener Deb Soule for an informative walk through Avena Botanicals' medicinal herb gardens. Deb and a crew of gardeners collect over 1,800 pounds of medicinal herbs by hand each year from 2-1/2 acres. These herbs are processed immediately on-site into tinctures, teas, oils and salves. Avena is the first Demeter-certified biodynamic farm in Maine, and Deb will introduce biodynamics as part of this tour. Potluck to follow.

Traditions Week III: Sally Voris and Biodynamic Agriculture

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Date: 
Mon, 07/08/2019 (All day) to Fri, 07/12/2019 (All day)
Region: 
East Coast

Chesapeake BioDynamic Network

*For those interested in learning more about biodynamic agriculture, farmer Sally Voris will be teaching at Common Ground on the Hill in Westminster, Maryland. She will be presenting a workshop in their "Traditions" programs during the week of July 8-12. She will present both concepts and practices in a program she had called "Dancing with the Land." Check out the programs at www.commongroundonthehill.org

Seventh Annual Labor Day SEED FEST and Professional SEED WORKSHOP

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Date: 
Fri, 08/30/2019 (All day) to Mon, 09/02/2019 (All day)
Region: 
Midwest

This course is designed for experienced growers and farmers but we will welcome everyone interested in seed. We'll focus on seed production techniques for many crops, learn how to initiate and carry out seed contracts, and figure out how to weave Seed onto a working farm, how to choose what to grow to seed in relation to your climate etc. Come prepared with questions and expect many hands-on activities. You'll have the chance to see various small and mid-scale tools.

White Rose Farm Circle Presents Summer Solstice

Type: 
Community Event
Date: 
Sat, 06/22/2019 -
18:00 to 21:00
Region: 
East Coast
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Taneytown, Maryland – White Rose Farm Circle, non-profit 501-C-3, will present Summer Solstice, taking place at 5009 Teeter RD, Taneytown, MD 21787 on Saturday June 22, 2019, and featuring Pam Kraemer who will be leading circle dances for the whole family to honor summer solstice.

Come share in the joy of dancing and building community. No dance experience needed! Register early with the code “Early” to get 10% off! Purchase tickets online at www.whiterosefarm.com or at the event. Ticket prices: Adult $12, Child $6, Family $30

Oregon BD Group Summer Meeting and Preparation Making

Type: 
Workshop
Community Event
Meeting / Gathering
Date: 
Sun, 06/23/2019 -
09:00 to 14:00
Region: 
West Coast

Come out to Singing Creek Farm, home of Marjory House, for the Summer meeting and Summer Preparation Making with the Oregon Biodynamic Group.

We will be making the BD 501 and 502 and 507 preparations. We are increasing the amount of preparation 502 that we make, so bring Yarrow Blossoms if you are able to! This will be a great meeting to learn more about the intricacies of the Preparations while getting hands-on experience with other area farmers and growers.

Bring a Potluck Dish for lunch and we'll see you there!

Common Ground Country Fair

Type: 
Conference
Community Event
Festival
Date: 
Fri, 09/20/2019 (All day) to Sun, 09/22/2019 (All day)
Region: 
East Coast
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The Common Ground Country Fair is delighted to be one of the most popular destinations in Maine each fall. Annually almost 60,000 visitors enjoy the Common Ground Country Fair. 

If you’ve ever been to the Common Ground Country Fair, you know – and if you haven’t been, anyone who has will tell you – it's an event like no other, that brings together so many people from so many walks of life, all in the spirit of celebrating the rural and agricultural traditions of Maine.