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SUMMARY:Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo - Seattle\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:Tahoma Peak Solutions is hosting a Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo\, October 1-3\, 2025\, in Seattle\, Washington. This event is designed to enhance Native economies and sustainability by connecting buyers\, contractors\, and packaging companies with Native food producers and artisans. This event will support building partnerships\, supply chains\, and business opportunities. Excellent speakers and agenda. \nStandard Registration ($550.00) (May 16-July 15)\nIncludes Marketplace Entry \nFinal Registration ($600.00) (July 16-October 1)Includes Marketplace Entry \nFood Expo Marketplace ONLY ($10.00) *Only allows access to the marketplace. All proceeds go back to NGG vendors. \n\n\nFor More Information – Please visit their website: Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/native-grown-gathered-food-expo-seattle-washington/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: for Producers to Learn About Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:What the tour and information day will look like: \n9:15 Arrive KC Farm School\, Meet NRCS Staff from Local\, State & District Offices in Kansas and Missouri\n9:30 KC Farm School\, KCK\, Presentation: FSA Info by Neil Rudisill\, TOUR\n11:00 Juniper Gardens Training Farm\, KCK\nLunch Provided \n\nPresentation: EQIP Supported Compost Facility by Susan Welsh\n1:15 Longfellow Community Garden\, KC\, MO\n2:15 Young Family Farm\, KC\, MO\n\nFeatured topics will include:  \n\nGetting started with NRCS\nRole of EQIP\nSoil Testing\nMulching\, High & Low Tunnels\nSoil Carbon Amendment\n\nBy October 1\, please RSVP to: Jackie@kansasruralcenter.org or\nJill Lucht from MO Rural Crisis Center jill@morural.org\nIf Severely Inclement Weather\, the Rain Date Will be Oct. 8! \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/farm-tour-for-producers-to-learn-about-environmental-quality-incentives-program-eqip-opportunities/
LOCATION:KC Farm School\, 4223 Gibbs Rd\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66106\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Rural Crisis Center":MAILTO:info@morural.org
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SUMMARY:Field Day: MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm - Zero Waste Agriculture Project: Utilizing mulch and compost to improve soil health
DESCRIPTION:Danielle Meert began her zero waste agriculture project in 2019. She converted two plots\, one suburban and one urban\, into edible landscapes with moveable hot compost piles and uses compost and deep mulch to raise mushrooms\, fruits\, and herbs. \nMOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm packs a lot into a little space\, including swales\, pollinator borders\, vertical growing\, three compost styles\, and three rainwater harvesting/management systems. \nThis workshop will focus on turning food waste into nutrient-rich compost\, how it’s utilized\, and the water-saving benefits of mulch in creating a sustainable growing area of any size. \nLight snack and refreshments will be provided at the end of the event. \nFor more information\, please visit: Field Day at MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm – Known & Grown STL
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/field-day-moshrooms-regenerative-microfarm-zero-waste-agriculture-project-utilizing-mulch-and-compost-to-improve-soil-health/
LOCATION:MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm\, 6019 Lansdowne Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Known & Grown STL":MAILTO:info@gatewayfarmers.org
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Urban Soils: Using Fall Cover Cropping to Improve Soil Health & Weed Suppression in a No-till System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Field Day and webinar events! \nThese in-person and virtual events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers–from aspiring to seasoned–and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect\, learn from experts\, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St. Louis region. \nIn Person Field Day Event: \nTyrean Lewis\, also known as Heru\, established Heru Urban Farming in 2019 with permanent beds and no-till practices\, utilizing compost\, mulch\, and cover crops to maintain moisture and improve soil health. \nWhether you’re working an urban plot\, backyard garden\, or multiple acres\, learn how to use cover crops to restore soil health\, add nutrients naturally\, control erosion\, and prep for a thriving next season. \nThis workshop will focus on the benefits of cover crops\, seed choices\, when to seed and terminate\, termination methods\, lessons learned from cover cropping\, and how to acquire funding through NRCS programs to implement cover crops on your land. \nLight snack and refreshments will be provided at the end of the event. \nFor more information\, please visit: Field Day at Heru Urban Farming – Known & Grown STL
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/field-day-urban-soils-using-fall-cover-cropping-to-improve-soil-health-weed-suppression-in-a-no-till-system/
LOCATION:Heru Urban Farming\, 2675 Shackelford Rd\, Florissant\, 63031\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Known & Grown STL":MAILTO:info@gatewayfarmers.org
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