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SUMMARY:ServSafe para Gerentes
DESCRIPTION:¿Está usted en la industria de servicios de alimentos y está interesado en obtener la certificación ServSafe? VCE Loudoun está ofreciendo un entrenamiento de Certificación ServSafe el lunes 22 de enero. Aprende sobre saneamiento\, almacenamiento de alimentos\, regulaciones de seguridad\, control de plagas y prácticas seguras de manipulación de alimentos. Inscríbase en línea: bit.ly/servsafe-240122
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/servsafe-para-gerentes/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension – Loudoun\, 750 Miller Drive\, SE\, Suite F-3\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Jump Start Your Food Startup
DESCRIPTION:This training will give an overview of regulations for different types of food businesses and free and low-cost resources available to help businesses grow.  Connect with the Small Business Development Center and Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network!  This is a great opportunity for those looking to start or expand their food truck\, catering\, farmers market\, or other food manufacturing business. RSVP by June 21.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/jump-start-your-food-startup/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Food Enterprise\, 9432 N. James Madison Hwy.\, Rapidan\, Virginia\, 22733
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T080000
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Safety
DESCRIPTION:Beth Sastre of the Virginia Cooperative Extension discusses the use of pesticides including when to use them and how to protect yourself and the environment. She specifically highlights pesticide use for controlling the spotted lanternfly. Use this link to participate. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program. \nEvent number (access code): 2333 954 8389 \nEvent password: LCPL \nNote that you may have to download WebEx or a temporary WebEx application to activate the link.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/pesticide-safety/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T093000
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SUMMARY:Beef 20/20: Envisioning Your Cattle Herd
DESCRIPTION:This June\, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) is offering three workshops to help you plan and establish your cattle herd. Join VCE Loudoun at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center to learn about beef production and join us for lunch! Register at bit.ly/VCEBeef22. \n\n\n\nJune 3\, 9:30 AM.  Choosing\, Sizing\, and Marketing the Right Herd for You.  A classroom program for start-up producers and those early in their beef operations.  Topics include operations types\, breed characteristics\, herd expansion alternatives\, and marketing model considerations.\nJune 3\, 11:30 AM.  Adjusting Current Production and Marketing Models.  A classroom program for experienced beef producers thinking critically about herd efficiencies\, breeding methods\, and marketing strategies.\nJune 17\, 9:30 AM. Assisted Reproduction Workshop.  A hands-on workshop for producers considering artificial insemination as a means to improve their herd.  This program entails working with cattle reproduction tracts and observing the insemination of heifers.\n\n\n\nFor questions about Beef 20/20\, reach out to Jim Hilleary at james58@vt.edu. For questions about registration\, e-mail Jess at jyon28@vt.edu or call 571-367-8324. \nThis event is made possible by the: Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center\, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences\, and our sponsors\, CFC Farm & Home Center\, and Blueridge Cattlemen’s Association. \n— \nIf you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices\, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity\, please contact the Loudoun Extension office at 703-777-0373/TDD* during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. \nVirginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech\, Virginia State University\, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all\, regardless of age\, color\, disability\, gender\, gender identity\, gender expression\, national origin\, political affiliation\, race\, religion\, sexual orientation\, genetic information\, military status\, or any other basis protected by law.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/beef-20-20-envisioning-your-cattle-herd/
LOCATION:Virginia Tech MARE Center\, 5527 Sullivan Road\, Middleburg\, VA\, 20117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Workforce Development,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Worker Protection Standard Training Hybrid and in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 1st\, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nThis is an annual pesticide safety training for workers and is required by EPA. It aims to reduce pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. \nViernes\, 1ro de Abril De 3:00 p.m. a 5 p.m. \nWinchester Agriculture Research & Extension Center 595 Laurel Grove Rd\, Winchester\, VA 22602\nPresione aquí para registrarse\nó envíe un correo electrónico a flores69@vt.edu\nEste es un entrenamiento de pesticidas requerido anualmente por la EPA. Tiene como objetivo reducir el envenenamiento y daño por pesticidas en los trabajadores agrícolas y manipuladores de pesticidas.\n*Si usted tiene trabajadores que manipulan pesticidas y no están certificados\, ellos necesitarán el entrenamiento para manipuladores.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/worker-protection-standard-training-hybrid-and-in-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Mature Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, email flores69@vt.edu \nOld\, neglected apple trees that haven’t been pruned for several years are often tall\, densely branched\, unproductive\, and may contain a large number of dead branches. \nFruit produced on neglected trees are generally small\, poorly colored with a low sugar content\, and misshaped. Learn how to prune old apple trees with six easy steps.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mature-apple-tree-pruning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:2021 Loudoun County Virginia Household Water Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a well or spring?\nWhat’s in your water?\nThe Virginia Household Water Quality Program aims to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with wells\, springs and cisterns. We provide affordable water testing\, help interpreting their water test results\, and information about addressing problems. \nHow does it work? \n\nPick up your sample kit at the local Extension office with physical distancing measures. We will be offering pick up at our office located at 750 Miller Drive SE\, Suite F3\, Leesburg\, VA 20175: Monday\, 10/18/21\, 8:30am – 5:30pm\nCollect samples and drop off at our office located at 750 Miller Drive SE\, Suite F3\, Leesburg\, VA 20175 (drive-thru drop off): Wednesday\, 10/20/21\, 7:30am – 10:00am ONLY  \nSamples are analyzed at Virginia Tech.  Receive your confidential results\, an explanation of what they mean\, and information about addressing any problems via email about 6 weeks after the sample drop off. \n\nPlease pre-register by October 15\, 2021
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/2021-loudoun-county-virginia-household-water-quality-program/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T190000
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SUMMARY:Trails at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners on Thursday\, August 12\, 2021\, at 7:00 p.m. at Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Road NW\, Leesburg\, for the lecture: “Trails at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley” with Director of Gardens Perry Mathewes. \nMathewes’ talk will feature an overview of the area and notes about the garden. He will focus on the development of the new Trails at the MSV\, which feature more than three miles of trails for walking\, running\, and cycling through fields\, woods\, and wetlands. Perry will also look at some of the art and landscape installations found along the trail. \nMathewes is the deputy director of museum operations and director of gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester\, VA. Mathewes provides a vision for and oversees the stewardship and development of the museum facilities\, gardens and grounds\, including the rehabilitation of the Glen Burnie Gardens and the creation of new garden spaces as outlined in the Museum’s master plan. He leads all horticultural initiatives for the more than 500 acres at the MSV. He is project manager for the development of the Trails at the MSV. \nThis free lecture is hosted by Rust Library in partnership with the Loudoun County Public Library.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/trails-at-the-museum-of-the-shenandoah-valley/
LOCATION:Rust Library\, 380 Old Waterford Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,For Employees/Jobseekers,For Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
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SUMMARY:VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Virtual Lecture Series on Culinary Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join the VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners Thursday\, June 3\, 2021\, at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual lecture: “Learn to Grow and Use a Dozen Culinary Herbs”. \nFor each herb\, discover the best time and way to start\, cultural conditions\, harvesting and preserving techniques\, and methods for using them in the kitchen. These herbs are easy to grow and can be grown in containers for the summer. \nSpeaker Peggy Riccio is a horticulturalist and garden communicator in Northern Virginia. She has been growing and cooking with herbs for her family’s meals for 20 years. Her website\, pegplant.com is an online resource for gardeners in the DC metro area. She publishes a local gardening newsletter\, Pegplant’s Post\, and initiated a Facebook group called Culinary Herbs and Spices.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/vce-loudoun-master-gardeners-virtual-lecture-series-on-culinary-herbs/
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000
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SUMMARY:Educational Opportunities While Schools Are Closed: Backyard Composting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting ID: 973 7775 7011\nPassword: 018949
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/educational-opportunities-while-schools-are-closed-backyard-composting/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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