Digging into the benefits of urban agriculture: How can and do food policy councils support urban ag? Growing interest in urban agriculture is inspiring widespread attention from gardeners to policymakers alike, across municipalities and states. Food policy councils play an … Read More
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Events
November 29: Webinar on Health and Regulation in the Age of Processed Food
The carrot and the stick: Health and regulation in the age of processed food Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:00 - 1:00:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE Right now, government regulators and civil society organizations are battling with the processed food industry … Read More
November 30: 5th National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture
National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture Keynote speaker is Natasha Bowen, the founder of The Color of Food. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland, OR When: November 30th - December 2nd, 2016 Register online and find more information here! Scholarships available online … Read More
Dec. 2nd-3rd; Agritecture Collaborative Design Workshop in Boston
Greentown Labs 28 Dane St, Somerville, MA, United StatesAgritecture.com has launched a series of interdisciplinary workshops focused on collaborative design and innovation in urban agriculture and vertical farming. These workshops match architects, growers, entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, designers, planners and sustainability managers together along with a shared mission: develop … Read More
$75.00
December 2: ‘Food For Thought’ Library Workshop
“Long Island Food: A History From Family Farms & Oysters to Craft Spirits” Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources @ Hospital Library Services Program (HLSP) 2nd Annual Conference This hands-on, in-person class is designed to assist librarians, public health workers, … Read More
December 4-6: Soil and Nutrition Conference
The 6th Annual Soil & Nutrition Conference Nature as Solution: Cultivating synergy to put nutrition & flavor back on the table Conference programming is geared towards shared experience and building understanding to better address challenges on the farm, in lifestyle … Read More
December 5-8: Growing for the Future Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference
Growing for the Future is a unique online, interactive virtual conference focused on beginning farmer and rancher issues, including: mentorship, business planning, USDA programs women and veterans in farming, conservation and much more! The conference is completely online, and features farmer-to-farmer webinars, … Read More
December 5: 2nd Annual Maine Farmland Trust
Maine Farmland Trust presents 2nd Annual Farmland Access Conference December 5, 2016 Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Dr., Augusta, ME Join Maine Farmland Trust and others for a day of discussions and dialog where participants will grapple with the challenges of … Read More
Dec. 7th; NOFA-NY Organic Action Plan Brainstorming Session
Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm 350 Yaphank Ave, Riverhead, NY, United StatesTell us what you think is working and what is not working for organic farming and food in NY. Come with your ideas to help us make a plan that will build on our successes and overcome our obstacles. Share … Read More
FREE
December 9: Nutrition Education Network’s Food Waste and Policy Panel
WHO: First, join a panel of policy experts for lively conversation about federal, state, and NYC food waste initiatives: Jennifer Noll Folliard MPH, RDN Director, USDA Legislation and Policy Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Julia McCarthy, JD Policy Analyst Laurie … Read More