The 2020 S.D. Local Foods Conference will be virtual via Zoom. Dates are November 5-7, 2020. The South Dakota Local Foods Conference will feature keynote speakers David Montgomery, an award winning author and professor of geomorphology, and Charlotte Smith, a farmer and owner of 3 Cows Marketing.
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference is a multi-state conference that takes place virtually over a week. You can participate in many 45-minute presentations related to community engagement, regional and local tourism, regional foods, and more. The registration fee of $20 provides access to all sessions for the entire
Considering a Farm to School Grant? Register for 'Getting Familiar with the FY 2021 Farm to School RFA' Webinar. It will provide an overview of the program request for application, including updates to eligibility, new turnkey programs, how to submit your completed application and more. Hosted by
Join University of Minnesota Extension and fellow pumpkin growers to discuss lessons learned from the 2020 pumpkin season. Get ideas for next year, learn about squash mosaic virus management, and see results from pumpkin variety trials. This will be an informal and interactive discussion. Pre-register at: z.umn.edu/pumpkinmeetup
Considering a Farm to School Grant? Register for the 'Getting Your Grant Package Together' Webinar. It will explore the key characteristics of a competitive application. Presenters will review the required components and provide technical assistance on how to submit a complete application. Attendees will learn tips and
Save the date for part two of the virtual field day at Untiedt's Vegetable Farm. Nov 16 at 1 pm, join us to learn about high tunnel tomato production, irrigation practices, and Clavibacter. Registration for this free webinar will be opening soon.
When: Third Thursday of each month November 2020 – March 2021 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Pre-registration required. Food safety on the farm doesn’t need to be complicated or scary, or boring! Come hear from UMN Extension educators and farmers about how they have implemented Good Agricultural Practices