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Human Powered Irrigation System design competition

January 18, 2012 at 6pm to March 15, 2012 at 7pm – Roxbury, NY 12474 GRLIC and Andes Sprouts Society announces a competition to design a human powered irrigation system to benefit the Roxbury Central School Garden. RoxbuThe goal of this design competition is to give… Organized by Madalyn Warren | Type: design, competition, -, open, call

NOFA-VT Winter Conference

February 11, 2012 to February 13, 2012 – Burlington, Vermont Two great Farm-based education related workshops at the NOFA VT Winter Conference: Saturday FBE Workshop 2:15-5:00 intensive: "Can you lend a hand? Service learning to engage youth in sustainable ag… Organized by NOFA VT | Type: workshops, at, conference

FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm – Telephone We are excited to host our first FBEA Call-In from 3-4 EDT. This will be the first in the Farm-Based Education Associations series of phone gathering opportunities. Margaret Burke is the Work and Lea… Organized by The Farm-Based Education Association | Type: teleconference

How to Plan for a Bountiful Vegetable Garden

February 18, 2012 from 10am to 12pm – Common Ground High School CT NOFA and Common Ground will cover the basic principles of planning for organic vegetable and flower gardens. Choosing the site and style, soil testing and improvements, choosing the right vegetabl… Organized by Kristiane Huber | Type: workshop

Connecticut NOFA Winter Conference

March 3, 2012 from 8am to 4pm – Manchester Community College CT NOFA's 30th Annual Winter Conference Saturday, March 3, 2012 Manchester Community College Manchester, CT 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Growing Together Since 1982! KEYNOTE Join us in celebrating our 30th An… Organized by Kristiane Huber | Type: conference

MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Fat Moon Farm

March 5, 2012 from 11am to 1pm – Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm Visit the Massachusetts Network of Farm-Based Educators Group page to see the 2012 Gathering Schedule.Fat Moon at Meadowbrook FarmMarch 5, 11-1 Potluck lunch & round-table discussion to share mar… Organized by The FBEA and TTOR's Center for Agriculture and the Environment at Appleton Farms | Type: ma, network, gathering

ABC's of Farm-Based Education- Project Seasons Workshop

March 9, 2012 to March 11, 2012 – Shelburne Farms Develop hands-on education programs for your farm that encourage school groups and visitors to learn and explore. Whatever your farming background and whatever your farm, these seasonal workshops are… Organized by Shelburne Farms and the FBEA | Type: workshop
Growing Fruit in a Healthy Orchard Ecosystem with Michael Phillips

March 9, 2012 from 9am to 4pm – Connecticut Forest & Park Association and High Hill Orchard The Organic Land Care program of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) welcomes homeowners, landscapers and orchardists to learn about fruit production at an in depth workshop titled “Grow… Organized by Kristiane Huber | Type: workshop

Starting Seedlings

March 10, 2012 from 10am to 12pm – Common Ground High School CT NOFA invites you to learn about starting your own vegetables and flowers from seed. Demonstrations for both planting and transplanting, plus a list of which plants are set out by seedlings and wh… Organized by Kristiane Huber | Type: workshop

Massachusetts Farm-to-School Convention

March 15, 2012 all day – Old Sturbridge Village This full-day convention will feature leaders in the farm to school movement providing information on everything from creating school gardens to overcoming logistical barriers to local foods procurem… Organized by Massachusetts Farm to School | Type: convention