May 9, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Movement Workshop series, offered free of cost to Connecticut farmers, covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency, and extend career longevity. Each session includes time to practice four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull, along with kneeling patterns, rotation, and core stability.
The workshops will be held at four separate Connecticut farms. Sessions are limited to 15 participants.
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April 26, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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.
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If you are a farmer interested in opening a farmstand on your property, please join us to learn about key federal, state and local regulations that impact small food producers who seek to make and sell value-added products from home. We will cover what’s allowed when selling meat, eggs, dairy, cottage foods such as pickles and baked goods, and more, and explore the legal solutions that can help these businesses grow and thrive.
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February 6, 2023 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Are you interested in learning about urban farming? Join this mixer to learn about KNOX’s urban farming program and meet its farmers. Contact Ally at [email protected] for more information.