WEBINAR: Performance of Organic Treatments in Long-Term Systems Trials: Organic Benefits and Challenges in the Face of Climate Change Date: March 5, 2013 Details: Conducted by Erin Silva, University of Wisconsin. Register athttp://www.extension.org/pages/67347
Great course for people interested in hives for honey and increasing agricultural production with enhanced pollination of flowering trees and vegetables. Learn more about this class, call us to get the buzz!
Transform your lanai and lawn, your field and fence, into an abundant oasis of edible and multifunctional plants. Learn the do's and don'ts of edible landscaping, and gain hands-on experience creating a basic landscape plan for your home. A handout of practical readings and resources for further learning is included.
WEBINAR: NRCS Conservation Practices, Organic Management and Soil Health Date: March 11, 2013 Details: Conducted by Michelle Wander and Carmen Ugarte, University of Illinois, and Susan Andrews, NRCS. Register at http://www.extension.org/pages/67366
Food Business Basics: Getting Started and Finding Your Niche in the Specialty Foods Business Dates: March 11-15, 2013 Locations: Hilo (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), Honoka‘a (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), Pāhala (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.), Ho‘olehua (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Value-added and specialty foods consultant Lou Cooperhouse will present “Food Business Basics: Getting Started and Finding Your Niche in the Specialty Foods […]
Want to double your membership, build broader community support and garner stellar press coverage for your food cooperative? Hire an outreach coordinator! With clear expectations and shared responsibility, the cost of hiring an outreach coordinator can quickly and easily pay for itself. Attendees will learn the benefits and best practices for hiring, what not to expect from part-time staff and lessons learned from Friendly City Food Co-op, a recent startup in Harrisonburg, VA.
WEBINAR: National Organic Program Update Date: March 13, 2013 Details: Conducted by Miles McEvoy, NOP. Register athttp://www.extension.org/pages/67199
Dr. Jeff Tomberlin from Texas A&M University is a pioneer looking into the possibility that black soldier fly larvae -- "grubs" to the uninitiated -- could be used to turn organic wastes into high-protein animal feeds. Tomberlin believes the use of black soldier fly larvae should be well adapted for small- and medium-size livestock producers.
Join us as we explore key issues in cooperative governance, including how it differs from other organizational models. The webinar will also cover hot topics in cooperative governance, such as maintaining a strong democracy as a cooperative grows and evolves, member engagement and expectations of the governance process, board development and assessment trends, accountability and the board’s role in strategic leadership.
WEBINAR: Research Update on Non-antibiotic Control of Fire Blight Date: March 19, 2013 Details: Conducted by Ken Johnson, Oregon State University, Rachel Elkins, University of California, and Tim Smith, Washington State University. Register athttp://www.extension.org/pages/67392