Event Type Urban Farmers Program
august
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Identifying resources to enhance and support an urban ag network. Comparing diverse food growing regions and practices
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Identifying resources to enhance and support an urban ag network.
- Comparing diverse food growing regions and practices in California and in Urban environments, as well as among different cultures.
- Integrating cultural aspects of food production to create and build community, establish venues for communication, and mutual understanding.
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Discuss legal requirements and permits required for food production. Classify where you can and can’t grow food. Discuss
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Discuss legal requirements and permits required for food production.
- Classify where you can and can’t grow food.
- Discuss policy and regulations influencing urban agriculture.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: List the components of soil structure, composition and texture. Define texture and soil structure. Describe the principles of
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- List the components of soil structure, composition and texture.
- Define texture and soil structure.
- Describe the principles of soil formation.
- Explain water and nutrient holding capacity.
- Identify physical properties of soil and how this affects plant growth.
- Describe the basic concept of soil water and how soil types affect availability of water to plants.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
24aug6:00 pm8:00 pmZoom EventBuilding Soil and CompostingWebinar Session 46:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Describe basic concepts of soil fertility and pH. Define the terms fertilizer and soil amendments. Define organic and
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Describe basic concepts of soil fertility and pH.
- Define the terms fertilizer and soil amendments.
- Define organic and inorganic fertilizers and soil amendments.
- Describe fertilizer analysis, sources, formulations and application methods.
- Describe the composting process and compositions of compost.
- Demonstrate practices to apply soil amendments.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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In this session, you will participate in small group demonstrations that cover: 1. Composting for Healthy Soil and Plants 2. Soil Health
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In this session, you will participate in small group demonstrations that cover:
1. Composting for Healthy Soil and Plants
2. Soil Health – How to take a soil sample
3. Site Selection, Zoning, Regulations, and Farm Enterprise Discussion
4. On-Farm Food Safety Demonstration
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Bay Area, CA
31aug6:00 pm8:00 pmZoom EventPlant Life and DiversityWebinar Session 56:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Describe water movement in soil and plant water availability in different types of soil Create a garden
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Describe water movement in soil and plant water availability in different types of soil
- Create a garden plan based on plant that have similar water needs.
- Apply basic principles of water management and irrigation for water conservation and plant health.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
september
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Discuss/differentiate/Explain production, harvest and distribution of fruits and vegetables in an urban setting. Articulate the importance of
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Discuss/differentiate/Explain production, harvest and distribution of fruits and vegetables in an urban setting.
- Articulate the importance of diversity, specialty crops, and culturally relevant foods.
- Discuss year-round production, regenerative agriculture practices and soil health.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Define Integrated Pest Management and population control List pests and diseases caused by insects common in fruit
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Define Integrated Pest Management and population control
- List pests and diseases caused by insects common in fruit and vegetable production.
- Describe methods for managing insect pests
- Describe steps for successful pest management
- Describe preventative methods to control pests
- Describe non-chemical methods to control pests
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Define On-Farm Food Safety, and describe need for Worker Health & Hygiene Describe sources and routes of
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Define On-Farm Food Safety, and describe need for Worker Health & Hygiene
- Describe sources and routes of foodborne illness in fruits and vegetables.
- Define safe food handling requirements
- Define GAPS/GHPS
- Discuss local, state and federal food safety requirements for fruits and vegetables.
- Describe record keeping and monitoring requirements for food safety regulations.
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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After completing this session you will be able to: Discuss overall ecosystem benefits of pollinators and IPM. Discuss the role of pollinators in food production. List the
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After completing this session you will be able to:
- Discuss overall ecosystem benefits of pollinators and IPM.
- Discuss the role of pollinators in food production.
- List the keystone pollinator species and importance of pollinator nectar and pollen sources.
- Discuss the recent pollinator population decline and risk of extinction.
- Identify plants and habitats that support pollinators.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
october
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Describe sales and marketing to run a successful urban farm Articulate how to market and sell products Create
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Describe sales and marketing to run a successful urban farm
- Articulate how to market and sell products
- Create a marketing plan
- Identify event permitting
- Interact with local vendors at farmers markets and sales events to identify and discuss their strategies in marketing and sales
- Cash Flow, Profit and Loss Statements
- Receive a Certificate of Completion
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Bay Area, CA
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After completing this session, you will be able to: Describe sales and marketing to run a successful urban farm Articulate how to market and sell products Create
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Describe sales and marketing to run a successful urban farm
- Articulate how to market and sell products
- Create a marketing plan
- Identify event permitting
- Interact with local vendors at farmers markets and sales events to identify and discuss their strategies in marketing and sales
- Cash Flow, Profit and Loss Statements
- Receive a Certificate of Completion
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Sacramento, Ca