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SUMMARY:FAMACHA Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FAMACHA© CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP \nVCE is hosting a FAMACHA© certification workshop for adults\, 4-H Youth members\, FFA students\, and other youths who raise small ruminants. \nUse of the FAMACHA© system allows producers to make deworming decisions based on an estimate of the level of anemia in sheep and goats associated with barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) infection. \nParticipants will be trained and certified in the FAMACHA© system of parasite management\, the Five-Point Check\, and assigning a DAG Score. At the conclusion of the workshop\, you will receive a FAMACHA© card and a certificate (attendance required entire time to become FAMACHA© certified). Both classroom and hands-on instruction will be provided.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/famacha-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Fauquier Livestock Exchange\, 7404 John Marshall Hwy\, Marshall\, VA
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SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable School
DESCRIPTION:Come and join your fellow grower to get updates on weeds\, insect\, and diseases as well as some interesting cover crop information. \nAgenda \n\n8:30 REGISTRATION\n8:50 WELCOME\n9:00 Integrated Pest Management Approaches for Vegetables\nDr. Thomas P. Kuhar\, Extension Specialist\, Vegetable Entomology\, Virginia Tech\n10:00 What We Have Learned About Cover Crops and Nutrient Management in Vegetable Production Systems\nDr. Mark Reiter\, Associate Professor\, Crop and Soil Sciences\, Virginia Tech\, Eastern Shore AREC\n11:00 BREAK\n11:15 Compliance with the Food Safety Moderation Act and On Farm Readiness Reviews \nMr. Tommy Saunders\, Food Safety Extension Associate\, Food Science and Technology\, Virginia Tech\, Richmond\, VA\n12:15 LUNCH\n1:15 Edamame: An Alternative Crop for Small Farms in the Northern Piedmont\nNick Lord\, Graduate Student\, Crop Soil and Science\, Virginia Tech TBD\n2:15 BREAK\n2:30 Vegetable Diseases: Where Do They Come From and How Can We Lessen Their Impact\nDr. David Langston: Professor and Director\, Extension Specialist\, Plant Pathologist\, Virginia Tech\, Tidewater AREC\n3:30 Farmer\n4:30 Panel Discussion\n\n 
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/winter-vegetable-school/
LOCATION:Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor’s center\, 33 N Calhoun St\, Warrenton\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T174309
CREATED:20190128T135255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T154544Z
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SUMMARY:Ag Bio 2019
DESCRIPTION:Virginia and North Carolina are uniting to transform the agricultural industry. We are combining strengths for an exceptional one-day conference to bring forth innovative bioscience and technology to the farms! Providing a toolkit of essential tools and proactive solutions to increase efficiency and yields – creating healthier plant crops\, animals and bringing full circle to the health of the human. \nIt is a remarkable convergence of multi-state agricultural bioscience\, technology\, industry partners\, farmers\, policy makers\, agribusiness stakeholders\, universities\, veterinary medicine and public health. \nTeaming together we multiply our opportunities and cultivate partnerships to plow forth industry success\, all under one roof.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ag-bio-2019/
LOCATION:The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Ave.\, Danville\, 24540\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Bio":MAILTO:questions@vabio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T160000
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SUMMARY:USDOL to Review Federal Labor Laws in Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new agricultural employer or you have questions about federal laws covering agricultural employment USDOL is offering a live webinar on November 18th.  This one-day\, multi-session program by USDOL Wage and Hour Staff and hosted by the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team covers the key federal labor programs that agricultural employers need to understand. This webinar will not be recorded\, but handouts and fact sheets from the meeting will be available. \nThe program will cover Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA)\, Child Labor Laws as they pertain to agriculture\, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act\, OSHA Field Sanitation and H2A. \nAGENDA \n\nSession1   (10:00am to 11:30am) Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and Child Labor Laws as they pertain to Agriculture.\nBREAK      (11:30am to 12:30pm)\nSession 2  (12:30pm to 2:15pm)  Migrant and Seasonal Workers Protection Act and OSHA Field Sanitation\nSession 3   (2:15pm to 4:00pm)  H2A\n\nThe program is free\, to register and receive the link to the webinar go to Webinar Registration Link.  For more information contact Liz Higgins (emh56@cornell.edu)
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/usdol-to-review-federal-labor-laws-in-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T200000
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SUMMARY:Peck of Dirt Speaker Series: Joel Salatin
DESCRIPTION:Peck of Dirt\, Inc. is a non-profit ag-education program set to launch in 2022! Our mission is to educate and empower generations to come by regenerating a connection between people\, food\, and farming within our Northern Virginia community. We are excited to launch various avenues of farming education\, the first of which is our Speaker Series. Our first event\, set for January 29\, 2022\, features Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/peck-of-dirt-speaker-series-joel-salatin/
LOCATION:The Stables at Bluemont Vineyard\, 18755 Foggy Bottom Road\, Bluemont\, VA\, 20135
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,Small Biz,Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T140000
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SUMMARY:Ag Day 2022: Expected Market Trends for Farmers’ Markets\, Farm Stores\, and Local Food
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 for a virtual workshop “Expected Market Trends for Farmers’ Markets\, Farm Stores\, and Local Food” presented by Rose Jeter\, Instructor\, Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. This virtual workshop is a part of our Ag Day 2022 Series. \nDuring this virtual workshop you’ll learn: \n– What is a market analysis and why do I need one? \n– How to find market size\, potential\, and trends \n– Overview of current trends in local and regional food systems \nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers\, Farmers Market Managers and Vendors\, Manufacturers\, Retailers in the Agriculture Industry \nSpeaker: Rose Jeter\, Instructor\, Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. \nPre-registration is required.\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ag-day-2022-expected-market-trends-for-farmers-markets-farm-stores-and-local-food/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Ag Day 2022  Expected Market Trends for Farmers’ Markets\,  Farm Stores\, and Local Food
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 as we celebrate Ag Day 2022 for a virtual workshop “Are you Market Ready? Tips and Best Practices for Producers to Sell to Consumers at Farmers Markets” presented by Dr. Theresa Nartea\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist-Marketing & Agribusiness. Dr. Nartea will share fresh tips and practices that will excite your customers during the 2022 Farmers Market season. \nDuring this virtual workshop participants will: \n– Increase their knowledge of effective\, attractive and safe product display at a farmers market \n– Increase awareness of consumer preferences in purchasing direct to consumer \n– Increase confidence in creating a farmers market display that enhances product value to the end consumer \nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers who are exploring being a vendor at Farmers Market(s)\, and Current Farmers Market Vendors \nDate: Tuesday\, March 22 \nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 PM \nSpeaker: Dr. Theresa Nartea\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist-Marketing & Agribusiness \nPre-registration is required. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration \nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ag-day-2022-expected-market-trends-for-farmers-markets-farm-stores-and-local-food-2/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T170000
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SUMMARY:Ag Day 2022: Facilitating Value Chain Connections: Managing Near Term Demands for Long Term Gains
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 as we celebrate Ag Day 2022 for a virtual workshop\, with guest presenter French Price\, Value Chain Coordinator with Virginia Cooperative Extension. French will share an explanation of the local food value chain and how transparency\, trust and relationship building can help your business capture greater profits in the local foods market. \nIf you are wanting to understand your business’ role in the food system\, consider attending: “Facilitating Value Chain Connections: Managing Near Term Demands for Long Term Gains” \nDuring this virtual workshop you’ll increase your: \n– Knowledge of food value chains and community food systems \n– Awareness of ways to add value to their products and services \n– Confidence in differentiating their product through storytelling \nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers\, Farmers Market Managers and Vendors\, Manufacturers\, Retailers in the Agriculture Industry \nPresenter: French Price\, Value Chain Coordinator with Virginia Cooperative Extension \nDate: Tuesday\, March 22 \nTime: 5:00 – 6:00 PM \nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/ag-day-2022-facilitating-value-chain-connections-managing-near-term-demands-for-long-term-gains/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
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SUMMARY:Food Producer Technical Assistance Network
DESCRIPTION:Food businesses and entrepreneurs: Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network\, formerly the Food Innovations Program\, is hosting a virtual talk next Wednesday\, September 14th. In the last 5 years\, the program has assisted about 650 individuals and businesses by analyzing more than 1\,700 food products.\nLearn more about their services\, including how the program provides affordable assistance to ensure the safety of food products produced in Virginia.\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/food-producer-technical-assistance-network/
LOCATION:Zoom\, https://www.mymapscoach.com/events-1/the-networking-advantage
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="VCE Loudoun":MAILTO:jess.yon@loudoun.gov
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