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Growing Strawberries Organically

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:00:22 +0000

Strawberries are known to have high levels of pesticide residues compared to most other crops. There is a strong public demand for organic strawberries, but the supply is very limited. The Growing Strawberries Organically workshop will help farmers tap into this important niche market. A companion to COG’s newly released Practical Skills Handbook Growing Strawberries Organically, this workshop covers important considerations and management strategies to successful organic strawberry production.

The Growing Strawberries Organically workshop is for organic growers wanting to diversify their farm or improve the quality and quantity of their organic strawberries, or conventional growers wanting to explore organic strawberries as an option, or simply to reduce their pesticide usage while still raising quality berries.

event_id:120;;;Title:Growing Strawberries Organically;;;Location:Guelph;;;Description:Strawberries are known to have high levels of pesticide residues compared to most other crops. There is a strong public demand for organic strawberries, but the supply is very limited. The Growing Strawberries Organically workshop will help farmers tap into this important niche market. A companion to COG’s newly released Practical Skills Handbook Growing Strawberries Organically, this workshop covers important considerations and management strategies to successful organic strawberry production.

Eco Farm Day 2012

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:59:54 +0000

Welcome to Eco Farm Day – eastern Ontario’s premier farm conference. Organic, transitional and conventional farmers of field crops, market gardens, and livestock rely on Eco Farm Day for the best training, information, and commerce opportunities. Over 350 people come back every year for the social event, the networking, the positive atmosphere, and the great food!

event_id:119;;;Title:Eco Farm Day 2012;;;Location:Cornwall;;;Description:Welcome to Eco Farm Day – eastern Ontario’s premier farm conference. Organic, transitional and conventional farmers of field crops, market gardens, and livestock rely on Eco Farm Day for the best training, information, and commerce opportunities. Over 350 people come back every year for the social event, the networking, the positive atmosphere, and the great food!;;;Start Date:2012-02-25;;;Start Time:08:00;;;End Date:2012-02-26;;;End Time: 14:00
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Environmental Sciences Symposium 2012

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:59:35 +0000

Every year, University of Guelph students take part in hosting an Environmental Sciences Symposium (ESS) which focuses on a current environmental issue. This student-run, non-profit event seeks to enhance the knowledge of University of Guelph students, general public, and anyone willing to learn. The 2012 ESS will explore an “Environmental Outlook on Agriculture: A Public Perspective.” We will be hosting lectures and workshops by speakers from a variety of backgrounds including Science, Social Studies, Industry, and the Arts all offering their own unique opinions and experiences. The ESS will be taking place on January 21st, 2012, and we are expecting approximately 400 attendees including academics, students and many members of the community.

event_id:118;;;Title:Environmental Sciences Symposium 2012;;;Location:Guelph;;;Description:Every year, University of Guelph students take part in hosting an Environmental Sciences Symposium (ESS) which focuses on a current environmental issue. This student-run, non-profit event seeks to enhance the knowledge of University of Guelph students, general public, and anyone willing to learn. The 2012 ESS will explore an “Environmental Outlook on Agriculture: A Public Perspective.” We will be hosting lectures and workshops by speakers from a variety of backgrounds including Science, Social Studies, Industry, and the Arts all offering their own unique opinions and experiences. The ESS will be taking place on January 21st, 2012, and we are expecting approximately 400 attendees including academics, students and many members of the community.;;;Start Time:09:30;;;Date: 2012-01-21
End Time: 17:30
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Scarborough Society – See Starting

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:59:11 +0000

Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Presentation by Master Gardener Alan Millikin on “Starting Your Plants From Seeds”. Get a head start on Spring, maybe grow unusual plant species that are not usually available in local nurseries. Alan will be there to answer all your questions. As part of our meeting a Mini Show takes place on non-competitive showing of photography, crafts or hobbies.

event_id:117;;;Title:Scarborough Society – See Starting;;;Location:Toronto;;;Description:Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Presentation by Master Gardener Alan Millikin on “Starting Your Plants From Seeds”. Get a head start on Spring, maybe grow unusual plant species that are not usually available in local nurseries. Alan will be there to answer all your questions. As part of our meeting a Mini Show takes place on non-competitive showing of photography, crafts or hobbies.;;;Start Time:19:30;;;Date: 2012-01-10
End Time: 21:30
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Your Food, Your Choice

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:58:52 +0000

If you value your food, you won’t want to miss this conference. Why do organic strawberries cost so much? What is the difference between conventional and organic pricing? Will boycotts change the agricultural system? Can organic food be part of the solution to cancer? Are there organic fish? Hear these panels and the story of how one 30 something writer from NY City lived her own story and became a farmer. Join us for practical answers to serious questions that won’t be green washed. It’s not about the money; it’s about your health and the future.

Topics include: Is Organic Too Extreme? Something Fishy Here, – GE Salmon, Your Food – Your Health, Our Organic Neighbors, Is Organic for Everyone, Growing Desserts, Organic for Schools, Deconstructing Organic Pricing and more.

event_id:116;;;Title:Your Food, Your Choice;;;Location:Toronto;;;Description:If you value your food, you won’t want to miss this conference. Why do organic strawberries cost so much? What is the difference between conventional and organic pricing? Will boycotts change the agricultural system? Can organic food be part of the solution to cancer? Are there organic fish? Hear these panels and the story of how one 30 something writer from NY City lived her own story and became a farmer. Join us for practical answers to serious questions that won’t be green washed. It’s not about the money; it’s about your health and the future.

Shoresh Food Conference

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:58:29 +0000

Kosher? Organic? Local? Oy vey!
Join local rabbis, farmers, foodies, activists, students and teachers for a full-day conference as we broadly and deeply explore the intersections between Jewish tradition and contemporary food issues. The rich and varied sessions are designed both for people who are already knowledgeable about the intersection of food and Jewish life as well those with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Includes a delicious, vegetarian, culturally-inspired lunch catered by Aviva Allen R.H.N, author of The Kosher Organic Cookbook.

event_id:115;;;Title:Shoresh Food Conference;;;Location:Toronto;;;Description:Kosher? Organic? Local? Oy vey!
Join local rabbis, farmers, foodies, activists, students and teachers for a full-day conference as we broadly and deeply explore the intersections between Jewish tradition and contemporary food issues. The rich and varied sessions are designed both for people who are already knowledgeable about the intersection of food and Jewish life as well those with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Includes a delicious, vegetarian, culturally-inspired lunch catered by Aviva Allen R.H.N, author of The Kosher Organic Cookbook.;;;Start Time:11:00;;;Date: 2012-02-05
End Time: 17:00
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A Beginner’s Guide to Urban Farming

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:57:50 +0000

This workshop, led by Kathleen Ko of “Young Urban Farmers“*, will teach participants the basics of farming in the city. It will cover a range of topics, including, different types of edible gardens, popular plants for growing in the city, soil management, pest control and more.

Following the workshop will be a potluck. Out of a desire to reduce the negative social impact of our consumption, please try to restrict ingredients to local, organic, fair trade and vegetarian/vegan as much as possible.

event_id:114;;;Title:A Beginner’s Guide to Urban Farming;;;Location:Toronto;;;Description:This workshop, led by Kathleen Ko of “Young Urban Farmers“*, will teach participants the basics of farming in the city. It will cover a range of topics, including, different types of edible gardens, popular plants for growing in the city, soil management, pest control and more.

Guelph Organic Conference 2012

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:57:29 +0000

“Seeds of Co-operation”

event_id:113;;;Title:Guelph Organic Conference 2012;;;Location:Guelph;;;Description:”Seeds of Co-operation”;;;Start Date:2012-01-26;;;Start Time:12:00;;;End Date:2012-01-29;;;End Time: 16:00
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An Evening With Frances Moore Lappé

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:57:04 +0000

USC Canada presents an inspiring evening with the visionary author of the ground-breaking Diet for a Small Planet (1971), Frances Moore Lappé.

Based on her new book, EcoMind, Lappé confronts our current myths about markets, food, and environmental issues, challenging us to change the way we think so we can create the world we want.

event_id:111;;;Title:An Evening With Frances Moore Lappé;;;Location:Ottawa;;;Description:USC Canada presents an inspiring evening with the visionary author of the ground-breaking Diet for a Small Planet (1971), Frances Moore Lappé.

Based on her new book, EcoMind, Lappé confronts our current myths about markets, food, and environmental issues, challenging us to change the way we think so we can create the world we want.;;;Start Time:19:30;;;Date: 2012-02-01
End Time: 21:00
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Growing Strawberries Organically

Kyla.Blackie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:37:42 +0000

event_id:121;;;Title:Growing Strawberries Organically;;;Location:Ottawa;;;Description:Strawberries are known to have high levels of pesticide residues compared to most other crops. There is a strong public demand for organic strawberries, but the supply is very limited. The Growing Strawberries Organically workshop will help farmers tap into this important niche market. A companion to COG’s newly released Practical Skills Handbook Growing Strawberries Organically, this workshop covers important considerations and management strategies to successful organic strawberry production.