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Sep
20
to Sep 21

Grazing for Soil Health Workshop

Mark your calendars for an informative and practical Grazing for Soil Health Workshop, taking place at the Stillwater Farm in Danielsville, Georgia. This two-day event, scheduled for September 20th and 21st, promises to deliver insights and hands-on knowledge from leading experts in the field.

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Jul
1
9:00 AM09:00

Organic Field Day: Balancing Soil Fertility & Organic Pesticide Management

  • Emory University - Oxford College Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Georgia Organics’ upcoming field day will support transitioning and current Certified Organic growers interested in managing their soil fertility and learning about the organic pesticide tools available to them. Farmers will gain technical knowledge on how to apply research-based practices on their own farm.

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Beef Quality Assurance Certification
Jun
27
10:00 AM10:00

Beef Quality Assurance Certification

  • Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter - Southerland Arena (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Georgia Beef Board, in collaboration with UGA Extension, is sponsoring an in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification training on June 27th in Perry, Georgia. This event will provide a comprehensive training on best practices for beef production, ensuring safety, quality, and animal welfare.

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Farmer Learning Circle: Utilizing ChatGPT for Enhanced Farm Outreach
Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00

Farmer Learning Circle: Utilizing ChatGPT for Enhanced Farm Outreach

ChatGPT offers farmers a powerful tool to enhance their marketing efforts, helping them communicate effectively, gain insights, save time, adapt to market changes, and build a resilient and sustainable farming operation. This virtual event will help you understand the benefits and liabilities of integrating ChatGPT into your marketing.

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USDA FSA County Commission Information Webinar
Jun
12
1:30 PM13:30

USDA FSA County Commission Information Webinar

FSA County Committees are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA and allow grassroots input and administration of federal farm programs in farming communities. This webinar will be a great opportunity to learn more about the role of County Committee members, eligibility to hold office, and the nomination and election process. 

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Apr
1
to Apr 5

Florida Armed to Farm Training

  • Florida A&M University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is teaming up with Florida A&M University to bring the Armed to Farm training to Tallahassee, Florida from April 1-5. Participants will learn about business planning, budgeting, record keeping, marketing, USDA programs, livestock production, fruit and vegetable production, organic farming, and more.

Veterans who want to attend the week-long training must apply by March 1.

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USDA FSA — SE Georgia Farm Loan Sessions
Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

USDA FSA — SE Georgia Farm Loan Sessions

Farmers in SE Georgia are invited to attend one of several Farm Loan Information Sessions hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Georgia State Executive Director Arthur Tripp, Jr. These sessions will be a great opportunity to learn from FSA leadership in Georgia on the capital assistance options that are available through the USDA to start, expand, or enhance an agricultural operation. 

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Mar
11
9:00 AM09:00

Field Day: H-2A Employment and Labor Management Practices

Georgia Organics is hosting an H-2A Employee and Labor Management Practices Farmer Field Day (FFD) on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 at Jenny Jack Farm in Pine Mountain, GA. Join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day spent on a diversified, Certified Naturally Grown farm, learn and discuss labor management considerations, and learn about the H-2A employee program from Marcus Kingsley, VP of Growth at másLabor, an organization that facilitates farms signing up for the program. 

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Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00

Field Day: Climate Smart Grazing & Pasture Management

Georgia Organics will host a Farmer Field Day: Climate Smart Grazing & Pasture Management on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Deep Grass Graziers in Fitzgerald, GA. Deep Grass Graziers raises grass fed and finished beef on land that has been farmed by the family for four generations. 

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Feb
26
10:00 AM10:00

Field Day: Post Harvest Processes & Scaling Support with Institutions in Mind

  • Love Is Love Cooperative Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Georgia Organics, and the Georgia ACRE Collective are hosting a Farmer Field Day (FFD) on Monday, February 26 in Mansfield, GA. This exciting workshop will be hosted at Love is Love Cooperative Farm with community partners, The Common Market Southeast and The Conservation Fund. 

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