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SUMMARY:Heart of America Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn the innovative practices that are taking root in modern farming at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference\, hosted at Greenacres Foundation in Cincinnati. This two-day conference is where you’ll witness the power of ‘real farmers\, real success’ firsthand. Delve into the transformative practices of pasture management\, learn the secrets of soil health that underpin profitable farming\, and see how native warm-season grasses and custom grazing can be game-changers for your operation. It’s not just a conference—it’s where the grassroots of farming come to life. \nAbout Greenacres Foundation \nGreenacres Foundation stands as a beacon of regenerative farming\, just a stone’s throw from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning over 1200 acres\, it’s not only a model of sustainable agriculture but also an educational hub that inspires a new generation of farmers. With its hands-on approach\, Greenacres is dedicated to demonstrating the best practices in agriculture\, education\, and the environment. \nScheduled Sessions include:  \n\nDan Glenn\, Deep Grass Graziers Farm – Choosing and developing cattle genetics to suit your needs \nLyda Garcia\, Ohio State University – How animal handling directly affects meat quality and carcass price \nMonte Bottens\, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer – Farming thousands of row-crop cares and improving margins through cover crops and livestock \nDr. Jason Salchow\, Missouri custom grazier\, veterinarian\, and per-course professor at Missouri State University – How to build a profitable custom grazing operation from scratch to over 600 head \nChad Bitler\, Research Director\, Greenacres Foundation – Native Warm Season Grasses can benefit a grazing farm\, provided they are established correctly \n\nAdditional speakers & topics to be announced soon.  \nRegistration includes:  \n\nCoffee and pastries each day\nLunch each day\nDinner on Monday evening\n\nGuests are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Information on hotel block accommodations coming soon. \nPlease call 513-407-5174 with questions. \n\n\nLOCATION\nGreenacres Arts Center\, 45243 \nRegistration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenacresfoundation/1047356\nEmail: mcox@green-acres.org
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LOCATION:Greenacres Arts Center\, 8400 Blome Rd # A\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Farmers\, Keep it Growing Series
DESCRIPTION:FARMERS\, KEEP IT GROWING ALL YEAR LONG SERIES \nFREE 7-part workshop series. \n\n Learn from farmers who use “season extension” to harvest more food in spring\, fall\, and winter.\nVisit their farms to see how they’re using low tunnels\, high tunnels\, and caterpillar tunnels to produce more – and earn more money – throughout the year.\nConnect with other farmers and learn together.\n\nWe’ll cover:\n1. What you can grow and harvest in the “shoulder” season (Nov-Mar)\n2.  How season extension can increase your income\, even out your cash flow\, and build your business\n3.  Challenges and things to consider before building\n4. What infrastructure and costs are involved \nA Combo of Farm Tour Sites and virtual workshops in Southern Indiana \nFarm Tour Sites and Topics\n-Soil Prep and Fertility: Splinter Ridge Farm (Madison\, IN) + Urban Soil Health\n-Infrastructure options + Choosing your crops: Lobenstein Farm (St. Leon\, IN) + Natural Resources Conservation Service\n-Tools: Wild Pansy Farm (Crothersville\, IN)\nVirtual Presentation Topics\n-Making a planting plan + succession timing (High Mowing Seeds)\n-Airflow\, managing moisture\, etc (Nifty Hoops)\n-Daily management (Unvarnished Farm)\n-Finding profit (Partners IN Food and Farming)\n– Finding buyers (Food and Growers Association) \nDates/Locations:\nAugust 29th\, Lobenstein Farm–St. Leon\, IN  5:30-8pm|\nSeptember 19th\, Splinter Ridge Farm–Vevay\, IN 5:30-8pm\nOctober 24th\, zoom webinar–6-8pm\nNovember 14th\, zoom webinar–6-8pm\nDecember–no class (optional one-on-one meetings with hosts)\nJanuary 23rd\, zoom webinar–6-8pm\nFebruary 20\, zoom webinar–6-8pm\nMarch 26th\, Wild Pansy Farm–Crothersville\, IN 5:30-8pm \nWe start in August–RSVP today\nSign up (it’s free!) at https://www.indianafarming.org/events/keep-it-growing \nAttend at least 5 workshops and you’ll be entered to win prizes from High Mowing Seeds\, Nifty Hoops\, and others.
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