January 5, 2023 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Young Farmers Committee of the CT Farm Bureau will host a grant writing workshop, collaborating with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, UConn Extension, and local farmers who have gone through the grant writing process.
The workshop will take place in-person, and virtually in case of bad weather. Contact Rachel Holden for the virtual meeting link or to reserve a spot in person: [email protected]
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January 10, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is offering workshops for agricultural producers to learn about the latest updates and improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options. These workshops are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban, and direct-market producers. The Roadshows will include RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger and other team members to highlight and answer questions about these insurance options. The Roadshows will include RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger and other team members to highlight and answer questions about these insurance options.
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January 24, 2023 @ 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 runs weekly through April 11. It meets the Connecticut Department of Agriculture eligibility requirement for the submission of a Joint Agency Application for Marine Aquaculture.
Sponsored by the Connecticut Sea Grant, UConn Extension, and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
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January 7, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A program of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources & Extension, the Solid Ground Farmer Trainings include learning opportunities in Agro-Ecology and Ag-Mechanics.
The following trainings are scheduled to take place at Nonnewaug Agri-Science High School in Woodbury:
Jan. 7, 2023 – Small Engine Maintenance & Repairs; 2-Stroke
Jan. 28, 2023 – Small Engine Maintenance & Repairs; 4-Stroke
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December 3, 2022 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A program of the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources & Extension, the Solid Ground Farmer Trainings include learning opportunities in Agro-Ecology and Ag-Mechanics.
The following trainings are scheduled to take place at Rockville Agri-Science High School in Vernon:
Dec. 3, 2022 – Power Tools and Carpentry Basics
Feb. 11, 2023 – Basic Welding for Beginners
Feb. 25, 2023 – Advanced Welding Using Metal Inert Gas Methods
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December 1, 2022 @ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course has been designed to provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices knowledge that includes emphasis on co-management of food safety and environmental management goals, while outlining the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
Snow date is December 2.
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November 10, 2022 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut for a virtual workshop on Farm Transition & Farmland Restoration Grants!
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November 15, 2022 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn about new and existing wholesale opportunities available to farms in Northeastern CT and beyond!
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November 9, 2022 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn more about accepting SNAP/EBT and how easy it is to apply using the MarketLink service which provides free assistance and resources.
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November 1, 2022 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Find out the best way to use social media and their ads to help people learn about, and buy from, your farm business.