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We’re in the process of creating and scheduling a selection of full-service webinars. Until then, we’ve compiled a number of our most popular conference and workshop presentations for your viewing pleasure.

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Honeybees are at risk nationwide. Learn more about the value of honeybees to our everyday lives and what we can do to help preserve these precious pollinators. (All audiences)

Soil Biology
Covers the basics of soil biology, what it is “in there” and why it matters. Includes details on the carbon and nitrogen cycles and the soil food web. (Excellent for high school students, good for all audiences)

Impacts of Plastic and Cover Crop Mulches on Weeds, Soil Quality, Yields and Season Length for Tomatoes
Reviews our research results on controlling weeds with cover crop mulches rather than black plastic and discusses the details of incorporating them on the farm. (Farmers, market gardeners and ag professionals)

Agriculture Supported Communities
Explains the basic structure of the ASC program as a low-cost CSA and farmer incubator. Also covers “how-to” steps for straw bale gardening techniques. (All audiences)

From our friends and partners

ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
National Good Food Network

Did you know?

While people commonly think of it as “just dirt,” soil is a complex community of living creatures sensitive to changes in the light, water and air around them. Knowing how gardening and farming activities affect the life in the soil helps ensure that garden plants stay healthy and that the soil itself is healthy enough to support those plants year after year.

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