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 JULY 29-31, 2008 - 8th CONSERVATION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TRAINING CONFERENCE AND 30th SOUTHERN CONSERVATION AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS CONFERENCE (SCASE). - More information - The Conservation Tillage School is teaming up with the SCASE for a combined meeting at the Tifton Conference Center. Farmer scholarships available for registration and lodging on first come, first served basis. Registration: $150. - Karen McBrayer, 229-386-3416 |
| August 5, 2008 - Egg Grading Class and GA Dept of Ag Regulations - 10am-4pm - Oconee County Extension Office, Watkinsville, GA - Learn the regulations for selling eggs, grading them, and having a licensed facility. Bring a candling light if you have one, pen & paper. No children under 15. Lunch is on your own. Class is free. - Class limited, call by July 29 to reserve a space, 1-800-786-0175 |
| AUGUST 20-21, GEORGIA GRAZING SCHOOL - 2008 Bulloch County Center for Agriculture, Statesboro. Classroom & field training in soil fertility, forage crop establishment, plant growth, animal nutrition, and management intensive grazing. - See upcoming events list at UGA Forages website - Cost: $150, includes lunches, dinner, many printed resources, and much more. Registration is limited and fills up fast. Register early.
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| AUGUST 28, 2008 - Jacksonville, Florida - 11th Annual Hay & Farm Field Day 8:15am-3pm. Topics include alternative sources of fertilizer, use of a grazing stick, sprayer calibration, hay quality, perennial peanut, storage, and more. - ++See announcement++ - Registration fee is $5 to cover refreshments, lunch, and packets. Register before August 22. - Elena Toro, phone 386-362-2771 |
| October 31-November 2, 2008 - Early announcement for Carolina Farm Stewardship Association 23rd Annual Conference, Anderson, SC. Farm tours, over 60 workshops, Joel Salatin as keynote speaker. - CFSA Website - Anderson, SC is an easy location for many Georgians to participate in CFSAs annual conference. Monitor website for further details.
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| January 21-24, 2009 SOUTHERN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP (SSAWG) announces the 2009 conference will be held in Chattanooga, TN on January 21-24. - SSAWG website - As always, the largest sustainable ag conference in the southeast will offer practical tools and solutions for sustaining family farms. Full conference details available October 1. Send your ideas for sessions and pre-conference courses now.
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Sustainable agriculture is defined by USDA as practices that are environmentally friendly, profitable, and good for the rural community.
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These practices include many elements that are integral to pollution prevention in agriculture such as: integrated pest management, rotational grazing, soil conservation, and nutrient management. The Georgia AgP2 Program has partnered with the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program to coordinate the Professional Development Program for Georgia (SARE PDP). This program provides training in sustainable agriculture to professionals throughout the State on these pollution prevention practices.
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