Fall Farming Events in MD, VA, and DE

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Taylor in Events, Farming Resources, Sustainable Agriculture, Training Programs // 0 Comments

Check out these 2018 Fall Farming Events in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaward sponsored by Future Harvest CASA

9/24 Manejo de Plagas y Salud del Suelo (Programa en Español / Spanish Language Only): GRATIS! 2:30-6:30 pm en Potomac Vegetable Farms, Purcellville, VA (Virginia del Norte). Coorganizado por Future Harvest CASA, Potomac Vegetable Farms, Virginia Cooperative Extension-Loudoun, Crossroads Community Food Network. Si tiene preguntas, contacte a Beth Sastre al correo electrónico flores69@vt.edu. Para registrarse visite ESTA LIGA.

9/26 Lavender Fields: Succession Planting, Agritourism, and Value-Added Products:10:00 am-2:00 pm at Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor, Milton, DE (Delaware). Register for this and other farming events HERE.

10/10 Cultivate Baltimore: Marketing Your Farm & Building a Brand: 5:30-7 pm at Clifton Mansion, Baltimore, MD. (Central MD). Co-organized with University of MD Extension and the Farm Alliance of Baltimore. Register for this and other farming events HERE.

October 16, 2018: Mid-Atlantic Care Farming Summit

9:30 am-4:00 pm at Red Wiggler Community Farm, Germantown, MD (Central MD)—This full-day summit will focus on care farming for the benefit of individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Join us to share experiences, talk through challenges, and brainstorm ways to improve the field. You’ll leave this event with new connections and a support network. Co-organized with Red Wiggler Community Farm. Learn more and register for this and other farming events HERE!

November 1, 2018: Delmarva Soil Summit

9:00 am-5:15 pm at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD (Eastern Shore, MD)—For farmers, service providers, and soil health enthusiasts: a full day of learning from farmers and other experts about latest innovations in soil health and fertility! Registration is now open: sign up HERE today! Contact Niamh Shortt for sponsor and exhibitor opportunities: niamh@futureharvestcasa.org.

Learn More & Register for the Soil Summit and Other Farming Events!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2019 BEGINNER FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM (BFTP) ARE NOW OPEN! Due date is October 15, 2018.

The BFTP offers a 12-month immersive training experience that combines a comprehensive classroom curriculum with hands-on learning at some of the region’s leading sustainable farms. Contact Sarah Sohn, Program Director, for more information: sarah@futureharvestcasa.org. Learn more and apply HERE!

Mark your calendars!

January 17-19, 2019: Growing Our Future Harvest: 20th Anniversary Conference!

College Park Marriott, Hyattsville, MD—The region’s premier farm and food gathering is celebrating 20 years! Join us for an extra special three days of deep-dive workshops, farm fresh meals, inspiring speakers, and farmer and foodpreneur learning and networking! Contact Agatha Grimsley for more information and sponsor and exhibitor opportunities: agatha@futureharvestcasa.org.