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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T120000
UID:extension.uiuc.edu/event-6743
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Bioenergy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Increased attention is being focused on   developing resource-efficient and environmentally-friendly biofuels that can be   made from feedstocks that do not compete with food or feed sources.  An   important class of biofuel that could fulfill these requirements is biodiesel   manufactured from recycled vegetable oil\, animal fats\, algae\, or oilseeds other   than soybeans.  \nEach of these alternatives will be   addressed in presentations and demonstrations at the  Bioenergy Conference. Full   conference program and registration information are available at http://bioenergyconference.truman.edu Registration deadlines are fast approaching\, so those interested are encouraged   to visit the website to register or apply for a conference fee waiver and travel   scholarship.\nThe conference will address production and   handling of dedicated biomass feedstocks\, algae oil production and utilization\,   alternative oilseed production\, farm-level oilseed processing and biodiesel   production\, methane digesters\, and recent developments in energy policy.    Conference registration is $50 and includes a resource notebook\, DVD\, lunch\, and   refreshments. Additionally\, a waiver of the registration fee plus a travel   scholarship of $200 will be awarded to each of 40 applicants from the target   groups of high school and college agriculture faculty and extension personnel   who plan to use this information in educational or outreach activities. Funding   for the conference is provided by a Professional Development Program grant from   USDA?s North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education   Program (NCR-SARE).\nScholarship application deadline is   October 30\, 2009 and the regular registration deadline is November 6\, 2009.  For   more information contact Michael Seipel at mseipel@truman.edu or   660-785-4316 or visit the website at http://bioenergyconference.truman.edu
LOCATION:Truman State University\, Student Union Building\, Kirksville\, MO
DTSTAMP:20091027T010328
LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T010328
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100106T120000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100108T120000
UID:extension.uiuc.edu/event-6663
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Illinois Specialty Crops\, Agritourism\, and Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:Three pre-conference   workshops (concurrent) will be offered during the daytime on Wednesday\, January   6\, which will include "Grow Your Market:  Creating a Memorable Experience   for Customers\," "Getting Started in Local Food Production and   Marketing\," and "Expanding Seasons and Markets with High   Tunnels."\nOn Thursday and   Friday\, January 7-8\, the conference will kick off with an opening session   entitled "From Market   Gardening to Commercial Readiness:Keys to Effective Production and Marketing   Across a Range of Market Arenas" by Tim Woods\, University   of Kentucky. The remainder of the conference will include the traditional   concurrent breakout sessions on fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, irrigation\,   agritourism/marketing\, and business management.  New to the conference this year   will be two organic tracks.  Thursday evening will feature a banquet followed by   the announcement of the annual cider contest winners and comments from Doc   Patterson\, Fire Service Chaplain for the Lake County Honor   Guard.\nTo receive   registration materials or to obtain exhibitor information\, please contact Diane   Handley at 309/557-2107 or handley@ilfb.org.  A detailed   conference agenda can be viewed at www.specialtygrowers.org.  The Crowne Plaza   Hotel is reserving a block of rooms for $83 per night plus tax.  Please call the   hotel directly at 217/529-7777 to make your reservations and ask for the   Illinois Specialty Crops\, Agritourism\, and Organic Conference   rate.
LOCATION:Crown Plaza Hotel\, Springfield\, IL
DTSTAMP:20091020T113632
LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T113632
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100115T120000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100117T120000
UID:extension.uiuc.edu/event-6973
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers
DESCRIPTION:John   Hendrickson\, the school's coordinator\, notes that demand for local food is   increasing. While this creates opportunities for aspiring fresh market vegetable   growers\, it does not ensure a profitable or enduring business. \n  "That's where the School for Beginning Market Growers   comes in\," he says.  "Our intensive workshop provides a holistic and detailed   look at what it takes to start and operate a fresh market vegetable business. We   want people to not only learn how to grow food\, but also how to make smart   decisions about marketing\, pricing\, capitalization and   labor."\n  Now   in its twelfth year\, the school emphasizes organic production methods and direct   marketing. Participants will learn about fertility management\, greenhouse use\,   season extension\, pest management\, equipment needs\, planning and budgeting. They   will have opportunities to network and learn from others who wish to grow and   sell fresh produce. Many students appreciate the show-and-tell table which   features small tools and gadgets.\n  The   school features three experienced organic growers who serve as instructors:   Michael Racette of Spring Hill Community Farm\, Tricia Bross of Luna Circle Farm   and Jenny Bonde of Shooting Star Farm. Their marketing strategies include   farmers' markets\, Community Supported Agriculture and restaurant sales. These   growers will be joined by additional speakers who will cover topics such as   insects and economics.\n  The   School for Beginning Market Growers is sponsored by the UW- Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural   Systems. The fee is $275.  Enrollment is limited\, so early sign-ups are advised.   For more information\, contact John Hendrickson at (608) 265-3704 or jhendric@wisc.edu\, or visit the CIAS web   site: www.cias.wisc.edu
DTSTAMP:20091117T110816
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100120T120000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100123T120000
UID:extension.uiuc.edu/event-6981
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:2010 Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference
DESCRIPTION:Southern Sustainable   Agriculture Working Group?s (Southern SAWG) 19th annual conference is an absolute must-attend event   for those serious about sustainable and organic farming and creating more   vibrant community food systems! It is so popular because of all the presenters   with exceptional expertise covering the most critical topics and all of the   great networking opportunities.\nPre-conference events   begin on Wednesday and include one-and-a-half day intensive short courses as   well as several half-day field trips and mini courses. \nThe general   conference\, held on Friday and Saturday\, offers eight tracks of highly essential   conference sessions.\nTopics to be covered   in intensive courses\, field trips and conference sessions include: organic and   sustainable production of crops such as vegetables\, flowers\, seeds\, honey bees\,   poultry\, hogs and beef; direct marketing strategies such as farmers? markets and   CSAs; successful farm stories; community food systems; and new farm programs for   sustainable farmers. In addition\, there will be networking sessions\, trade show\,   silent auction\, video show\, Taste of Tennessee dinner and more.\nThe conference   schedule is online at www.ssawg.org or email ssawg_conf@bellsouth.net to request a brochure. 
LOCATION:Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga\, Tennessee
DTSTAMP:20091119T111824
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