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SUMMARY:Great Plains Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) is a great local conference for commercial fruit and vegetable producers from Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, South Dakota and other Midwest states providing research-based information\, from both vegetable research specialists and local growers\, to help your farms grow and thrive. \nNumerous topics will be covered in tracks and workshops\, including two workshops that will be offered for FREE on Thursday\, Jan 11: Worker Protection Standard Pesticide Safety/Produce Safety and Farm to School Grower Training.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/great-plains-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Missouri Western University\, 4525 Downs Drive\, Saint Joseph\, MO\, 64507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to the Iowa Black Farmers Conference. This gathering serves as an invaluable opportunity for black farmers\, of all enterprises\, throughout Iowa\, to connect\, collaborate\, and\nlearn from each other’s experiences. The day will include networking\, a partnership forum detailing resources for Black farmers in the Midwest\, and sessions from our esteemed guests Dr. Dewayne Goldmon and Darrell Tennie. \nKindly RSVP to:\nTodd Western at ToddWestern24@gmail.com by Dec. 11 to ensure your place at this pivotal gathering. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please let us know by reaching out to katie.aupperle@practicalfarmers.org. \nConference will be followed by a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nClosest Hotel: Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport–5001 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/iowa-farmers-of-color-conference/
LOCATION:Jasper Winery\, 2400 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
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SUMMARY:2501 Funding for Small Farms: Climate Smart Fieldscapes & USDA-NRCS Programs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of funding opportunities for urban and small scale farms\, offered through MU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and USDA-NRCS. Funding opportunities include a $10\,000 payment for implementation and maintenance of climate-smart practices (over a 3-year contract)\, as well as Natural Resource conservation Services EQIP cost share programs designed for small farms. An optional short presentation on using cover crops in vegetable production systems will follow the funding opportunities presentation. \nRegistration deadline is 12/11/2023 at 5 pm. \nYou will receive an email the morning of 12/12/2023 with the zoom link to attend the webinar that evening. \nCost: Free
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/2501-funding-for-small-farms-climate-smart-fieldscapes-usda-nrcs-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting
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URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/missouri-farmers-union-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:404 Portland Event Center\, 404 Portland St.\, Columbia\, Missouri\, 65201
CATEGORIES:Convention
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