[vetsinag] Virtual workshop series starting next week

[Robyn Metzger]

<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-iurT4qGNwv8dvt2TozRPJOcWy8I7G2>Hi all - here is a virtual opportunity for veterans interested in learning more about recordkeeping, tools and equipment, and soil health.

Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series

NCAT’s Armed to Farm team is partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) to present a three-part, interactive virtual workshop series for beginning farmer-veterans in October. These virtual workshops will provide essential information on farm recordkeeping, tools and equipment, and building soil health. Each workshop will take place from 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific.



Dates and Topics



Oct 12:  Recordkeeping 
In this session Margo Hale, NCAT’s Southeast Regional Director, will discuss why proper recordkeeping is vital for a farm’s success. She will share practical solutions to help implement or improve recordkeeping practices on your farm.



Oct 19: Tools and Equipment for the Small Farm 
The second virtual workshop will focus on understanding tools and equipment for the small farm. Andy Pressman, NCAT’s Northeast Regional Director, will offer strategies for selecting the right tool for the job and how farm capitalization investments can affect profitability.  Andy will also share his experience in using specialized tools, tractors, and implements on his small farm and the impact they have on helping he and his family manage towards their goals.  The importance of safely operating and maintaining equipment will be discussed. Omar Rodriguez, NCAT Agricultural Specialist in California, will provide a California perspective on tools and sources for acquiring tools, as well as provide information and location about four upcoming workshops focused on small farm tools (two in CA, one in WA and one in OR).



Oct 26: Investing in Your Soils
In the final session of the workshop series, Rex Dufour, NCAT's Western Regional Director, will discuss how and why to invest in your soils, with a focus on supporting healthy soils in the era of climate change. He'll also be covering some funding and technical resources available to farmers interested in investing in their soils. 



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Registration

This virtual workshop series is open to veterans and active-duty service members. The series is free, but registration is required. Please register here<http://out02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMw0KSjQ2MzAxNS1DNDI3LU0yODU1MzktLXJvYnluDQozNzU1NjQyNzU4NjI2MzQxMDkzMjg2ODkxMjg1NTM5MTUyDQoxNjIwMDAwMDAyMmFmNDINCmh0dHBzOi8vdXMwNndlYi56b29tLnVzL21lZXRpbmcvcmVnaXN0ZXIvdFpFdWQtaXVyVDRxR053djhkdnQyVG96UlBKT2NXeThJN0cyDQp0emV1ZGl1cnQ0cWdud3Y4ZA0KcmVtZXR6Z2VyNzRAeWFob28uY29t> (https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-iurT4qGNwv8dvt2TozRPJOcWy8I7G2). You will receive an email confirmation with the link to the Zoom meetings after your registration is approved.



Questions?

Contact Rex Dufour, NCAT Western Regional Director at rexd at ncat.org<mailto:rexd at ncat.org>.





This webinar series is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This webinar series is made possible by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through grant NR199104XXXXC020 to the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD).

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Best regards,
Robyn


Robyn Metzger

Program Specialist/Armed to Farm Coordinator

National Center for Appropriate Technology

NCAT.ORG<https://ncat.org>

ARMEDTOFARM.ORG<https://www.armedtofarm.org/>

O: 479-442-9824

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