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SUMMARY:Great Plains Indigenous Food Sovereignty Conference
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Food Sovereignty in Tribal Communities\nJoin us for the first annual Great Plains Indigenous Food Sovereignty Conference\, a powerful gathering dedicated to fostering Indigenous food sovereignty\, community-driven business development\, and the revitalization of traditional foodways. Organized by the UNL Tribal Extension Office and the Turtle Island Trade Coalition (TITC)\, this event will bring together Indigenous food producers\, tribal leaders\, extension staff\, and community members from across the region to discuss and inspire new pathways towards sustainability and self-sufficiency. \nThe conference will be held in person at the UNL East Campus Union\, an accessible venue designed to accommodate all participants comfortably. We ask that participants commit to attending both days of the conference\, as the workshops and discussions build on each other for a comprehensive experience. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required to reserve your spot. Spots are limited\, so reserve your seat today! \nRegistration Link: Great Plains Indigenous Foods Conference Registration | Turtle Island Trade Coalition | Nebraska (unl.edu) \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/great-plains-indigenous-food-sovereignty-conference/
LOCATION:UNL East Campus Union\, 1705 Arbor Drive\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68503\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="UNL Tribal Extension Office":MAILTO:tthielen2@unl.edu
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SUMMARY:Millsap Farms Walk: Building Soil Health on the Market Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Springfield Community Gardens and Millsap Farms as we tour the compost piles\, deep mulched beds\, and pigerator on Millsap Farms\, as Curtis shares their philosophy and approach to soil building in their market gardens for abundant harvests of cut flowers and vegetables. \nNo registration is necessary for this in person event. Please be sure to bring a water bottle\, comfortable walking shoes\, sunscreen\, and bug repellent if you desire. \nVisit website at Springfield Community Gardens for additional information: https://www.springfieldcommunitygardens.org/events/millsap-farms-walk-building-soil-health-on-the-market-farm \nVisit Millsap Farms website for additional information: https://www.millsapfarms.com/ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/millsap-farms-walk-building-soil-health-on-the-market-farm/
LOCATION:Millsap Farms\, 6593 N Emu Lane\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Language Justice (Bilingual) - Norfolk\, Neb.
DESCRIPTION:About:  Does your organization or business have difficulty communicating with non-English-speaking audiences? You can increase participation opportunities and community engagement by eliminating language and cultural barriers at meetings\, focus groups\, and events\, all while creating a bigger impact. \nDuring this event you will explore historical language oppression and learn the key elements of language justice\, how to use Zoom interpretation and interpretation devices\, how to model language justice in community settings\, and much more. \n¿Su organización o empresa tiene dificultades para comunicarse con audiencias que no hablan inglés? Eliminar las barreras lingüísticas y culturales en reuniones\, grupos focales y eventos importantes puede aumentar las oportunidades de participación y el compromiso comunitario dentro de su organización\, al tiempo que crea un mayor impacto. \nDurante este evento\, explorará la opresión histórica del lenguaje\, aprenderá los elementos clave de la justicia lingüística\, aprenderá a utilizar la interpretación y los dispositivos de interpretación Zoom\, modelará la justicia lingüística en entornos comunitarios y mucho más. \n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 21\, from noon to 4 p.m. \nWhere: Norfolk Public Library\, 308 Prospect Ave.\, Norfolk \nRegistration is required for this event (by Monday\, May 13). Click here to register. \nQuestions/assistance with registering: Contact Nina Lanuza at ninal@cfra.org or 402.380.0785 \nSponsor: The Center for Rural Affairs \nAll Center for Rural Affairs events and activities are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested in advance.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/introduction-to-language-justice-bilingual-norfolk-neb/
LOCATION:Norfolk Public Library\, 308 Prospect Ave\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In Person Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Rural Affairs":MAILTO:angelynw@cfra.org
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SUMMARY:Special Farm Tour at Sankara Farm - KC\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Join New Growth Mo Food Systems as we host a special Farm Tour at Sankara Farm\, a 27-acre\, Black Family owned and operated Agroecological farm positioned in the natural beauty of the Little Blue River Valley in the unceded Ancestral lands of the Osage\, Otoe-Missouria\, Kaw and Kansa Peoples. \nThe farm hosts a wide range of AfroEcological programming and operates as the organizational hub of several local projects directly engaged with Black food sovereignty and Agroecology. We aspire to uphold the traditional ecological knowledge of our ancestors and create radical socioecological interventions that benefit people and planet. Our on farm workshops and education focus on Food Sovereignty\, Agroecology and Cultural production. The Returning Generation Black Farmer Fellowship\, Community Soil Science Cooperative and Black Emancipatory Agriculture Asset Map each are an innovative approach to uplifting soil health\, Black Agrarian traditions and envisioning a future for Black farmers. \nWhat to see/expect on the farm: \n• Agroecological production beds \n• Perennial Pollinator Habitats \n• Mutulu Shakur Herbal Garden \n• AgTech demonstrations: Microcontrollers and sensors \n• Culturally relevant agrotourism \n• Art and cultural production \n• Walking trail & Ponds Currently under construction: \n• Agrovoltaic production demonstration \n• Perennial test beds – Kernza \n• Soil remediation with mushrooms \n• Ecological waste and greywater management \nLearn more about Sankara Farm at https://www.sankarafarm.com \nFor more information on this event\, email Bridget Luff\, New Growth’s Food Systems Farm Outreach Coordinator at bluff@wcmcaa.org
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/special-farm-tour-at-sankara-farm-kc-mo/
LOCATION:Sankara Farm\, 7419 Murkins Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="New Growth Mo Community Development":MAILTO:bluff@wcmcaa.org
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