Farming Events This Winter

Posted on December 20, 2013 by in Beginning Farmers, Events, Farming, Farming Resources, Workshops // 0 Comments

Farming Events This Winter

Hundreds of Learning and Networking Opportunities Available to Farmers

The winter months are often jam-packed with conferences, workshops, events, gatherings, learning opportunities, etc., for farmers. This winter is no different. Here’s a small sampling of upcoming opportunities for learning and networking off the farm. Be sure to visit ATTRA’s events calendar for an up-to-date listing, with details, links, and more.

Connecting Sustainable Farmers to Emerging Health Care Markets – A Hospital-Focused Presentation

December 19, 2013 – Online

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs

January 6-7, 2014 – Canandaigua, New York

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Tradeshow

January 7-8, 2014 – Lexington, Kentucky

Four-Week Grow Biointensive Sustainable Farmer Training and Crop Production Course

January 7-31, 2014 – Willits, California

Indiana Vegetable Growers Symposium

January 7, 2014 – Schererville, Indiana

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference

January 8-12, 2014 – Springfield, Illinois

And many, many more! There are well over 50 events in January alone listed on ATTRA’s events page. Be sure to scroll through and see if any of these events are near you, or if any of the online conferences are of interest.