December 6, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This UConn Extension workshop, in partnership with USDA RMA, will
assist producers in understanding the seasonal risks, challenges and
opportunities associated with our changing climate. We will outline
many of the strategies that have emerged for:
- Successful adaptation
- Reducing risks
- Building farm and land resiliency
Examples and tools suitable for a wide variety of kinds and farms sizes
will be included.
You will be provided with a template and tools to:
- Help assess your challenges
- Create an adaptation tool tailored to your business and site
Participants will also learn of tools and programs available from USDA
RMA, USDA FSA, USDA NRCS, and the CT Department of Agriculture.
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November 21, 2023 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Local Work Groups are public forums to gather information from residents about natural resource concerns in their area. The gatherings offer a chance to shape federal and state natural resource assistance programs.
Convened by local conservation districts, Local Work Group participants include farmers, forest and other landowners, town officials and staff, community leaders, Councils of Government, NRCs, other state and federal agencies, and NGOs.
The schedule of upcoming Local Work Groups includes:
- Nov. 28th, noon to 2:30 p.m., University of Connecticut Extension – Torrington
- Nov. 29th, noon to 2:30 p.m., Tolland County Agricultural Center in Vernon
- Dec. 5th, noon to 2:30 p.m., deKoven House in Middletown
- Dec. 6th, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milford Public Library in Milford
- Dec. 7th, noon to 2:30 p.m., University of Connecticut – Avery Point in Groton
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November 29, 2023 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join UConn Extension Solid Ground program in a new ONLINE course that will help you understand the best practices for your farm in a changing climate. Course includes expert instructors in various fields implementing climate smart agriculture practices, tools under $2000 that are suggested for use, virtual field trips and more.
Topics include: soil health, composting, using plastic and fabric mulches, managing water on the farm, biological pest control, etc.
Running fully online and asynchronously, so learn at your own pace. Course begins November 29th and runs through February 28th, 2024.
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January 16 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Foundations of Shellfish Farming is a training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques. Topics that will be covered include how to establish and operate a shellfish business; leasing and permitting requirements; considerations for gear, vessels, and facilities, shellfish biology, aquaculture techniques and best practices, and risks involved in farming shellfish. Although the course will concentrate on Long Island Sound waters within the jurisdiction of Connecticut, the topics and practices covered are applicable in the Northeast United States and potentially beyond.
The course begins on January 16th and runs on Tuesdays until April 2nd.