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The annual Eco-Ag Conference unites farmers, ranchers and ag professionals from every facet of eco-farming to share their experience and expertise. Beginning and generational farmers running sustainable farms – as well as those in transition from conventional to organic – will walk away with useful, practical information that they can apply to their operations right away.
For more information or to register, visit the conference website, or contact Acres U.S.A. by email or phone (970-392-4464).

World Soil Day 2023 and its campaign “Soil and Water: a source of life” aim to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging societies to improve soil health.

Join the 3-day virtual gathering of farmers, landowners and perennial enthusiasts from across the country.
Share your work and learn from others who are committed to growing perennial agriculture for climate, conservation and economic vitality. Design, select plants and partner to create agroecological systems that regenerate the land and support communities.
For more information or to register, visit the conference webpage, or contact the Savanna Institute by email or phone (608-448-6432).

Join Dr. Gladis Zinati, Director of Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial (VST), to learn more about the research findings related to impact of regenerative tillage on soil and organic broccoli health in comparison to traditional tillage.
For more information or to register, visit the event webpage, or contact the Rodale Institute by email or phone (610-683-1400).

December 7 is the deadline for applications to the USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development grant program.
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:
1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars.
For more information or to apply, visit the program webpage, or contact Ray A. Ali by email or phone (816-926-1453).