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New England Kelp Harvest Week
2023-04-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
During New England Kelp Harvest Week, the region’s sugar kelp producers partner with restaurants and chefs to feature amazing culinary creations. Visit the web site for a full list of participating restaurants and places to buy kelp.

Connecticut Farm Listening Sessions - Virtual
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00
UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources is organizing a series of listening sessions to understand the concerns of agricultural producers in Connecticut. Their goal is to develop programming and projects to address the needs of Connecticut’s farmers.

Improving Poultry Production Using Natural Interventions
2023-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, Connecticut, 06066, United States
Join the UConn Extension and a team of experts for an informative presentation and discussion on poultry health and disease, the use of various additives in poultry production, and related topics. The event will include an introduction to sustainable poultry, the basics of poultry health and disease, application of various natural compounds in production, beneficial bacteria for poultry, an update from the Connecticut Poultry Association, and a Q&A with the speakers and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Register by April 23rd for the complimentary lunch provided.

Poultry Workshop
2023-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave., Vernon, Connecticut, 06066, United States
A workshop for those looking to improve their poultry skills and meet their poultry goals.

Hartford Regional Market
2023-04-23 06:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-22 06:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-16 06:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-15 06:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-09 06:00 - 09:00 | Connecticut Regional Market, 101 Reserve Road, Hartford, Connecticut, 06114, United States
This seasonal farmers’ market on the pavilion at the Connecticut Regional Market offers products like fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, eggs, and honey.

Green Village Initiative - Spring Kickoff
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Reservoir Community Farm, 1469 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06608, United States
The Green Village Initiative kicks off spring with vendors, workshops, demonstrations, community gardener registration, a seedling sale, and more.

Regenerative Agriculture Intensive Series
2023-04-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002, United States
This multi-part course gives participants a solid foundation in soil ecology and regenerative farming practices to maintain and improve soil health and biodiversity. It also includes hands-on activities such as solarizing a new garden plot, selecting and planting a cover crop, and making mineral and biological soil amendments.

Stonington Farmers Market - Winter Market
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT, 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT, Stonington, Connecticut, United States

2023 Tri-State SARE Webinar Series - Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production
2023-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
The 2023 Tri-State SARE Webinars will focus on soil nutrient management.

Feb. 22: Principals of Nutrient Management (Kirsten Workman, Cornell Extension PRO-DAIRY)

March 15: Integration of Pasture Management and Nutrient Management (Cheryl Cesario, UVM Extension; Rich Meinert, UConn Extension)

April 19: Nutrient Management Decision Making Based on Soil Testing (Heather Darby, UVM Extension)

Farm Viability Grant Writing Workshop
2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:00
The Farm Viability Grant is a matching grant program for Connecticut municipalities, groups of municipalities, regional councils of governments and agricultural non-profit organizations for projects that directly impact and/or foster agricultural viability. Applications are being accepted through 4 p.m. on May 12th.

This virtual workshop is designed to assist interested applicants in learning about the structure of the grant and application process.

The Shakespeare Market - Stratford
2023-04-16 11:00 - 15:00 | The Shakespeare Market, 1850 Elm Street, Stratford, Connecticut, 06615, United States

Storrs Farmers Market - Winter Market
2023-04-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Rd., Mansfield Center, Connecticut, 06250, United States

Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market - Indoor Market
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, Connecticut, 06759, United States

Tractor Implement Operations, Safety & Adjustment
2023-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Nonnewaug Agri-Science High School, 5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, Connecticut, 06798, United States
If your tiller or brush hog attachment is giving you trouble, or intimidating you, come to this class! We’ll be reviewing the multiple attachments you can use on your tractor and how you can get the best use out of them with proper adjustments.

City of Groton Farmers' Market - Winter Pop-Up Markets
2023-04-09 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, Connecticut, 06340, United States
