BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rodale Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rodale Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000 DTSTAMP:20220824T184942Z CREATED:20220112T175000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T184942Z UID:10000783-1663164000-1663167600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Certified Organic Mushroom Production DESCRIPTION:Certified organic mushroom production is a gray area in the National Organic Program. Is it a crop? Or is it something else entirely? The answer is a little complicated. Incorporating certified organic mushrooms into your operation can offer an opportunity to diversify cashflow and markets. Dive into this panel discussion featuring fungi experts from across the industry\, hosted by Rodale Institute’s Organic Consulting Team. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-certified-organic-mushroom-production/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1834393168.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T170000 DTSTAMP:20220520T221203Z CREATED:20220520T221203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T221203Z UID:10000817-1663254000-1663261200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Southeast Organic Center Monthly Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center! \nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 3-5 PM\, April through November. Register below to reserve your spot.\n  \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information \n \n  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/southeast-organic-center-monthly-tours/2022-09-15/ LOCATION:Southeast Organic Center\, 7860 Rico Rd.\, Chattahoochee Hills\, GA\, 30269\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/BW_RodaleSE21_0354-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T180000 DTSTAMP:20220520T220552Z CREATED:20220520T215013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T220552Z UID:10000811-1664294400-1664301600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Midwest Organic Center Monthly Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center! \nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month\, April through October. April tours will be held from  3-5 pm. Tours May through October will be held from 4-6 pm. Register below to reserve your spot.\n  \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information \n \n  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/midwest-organic-center-monthly-tours/2022-09-27/ LOCATION:Midwest Organic Center\, 3706 St Peters Rd.\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/20191017_153510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T150000 DTSTAMP:20220223T182933Z CREATED:20220112T192055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T182933Z UID:10000784-1664978400-1664982000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Live Q&A with Rodale Institute’s Experts in the Midwest DESCRIPTION:Do you have burning questions you’d like to have answered by our Midwest organic experts? Send them to consulting@rodaleinstitute.org and then join us live to have them answered in real time! \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-live-qa-with-rodale-institutes-experts-in-the-midwest/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/SugarGrove-6-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T150000 DTSTAMP:20220223T182859Z CREATED:20220112T195237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T182859Z UID:10000785-1666188000-1666191600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Update 2022—Organic Control Strategies for Swine Parasites in Organic Pastured Pork Systems DESCRIPTION:Intestinal parasites are a persistent problem in pastured pig systems\, but organic parasite control strategies are not reliable. In this webinar\, project leaders and farmers from Rodale Institute will provide research updates on a USDA NIFA Organic Transition grant-funded project focusing on organic parasite control through manure and pasture management. Updates include composting manure to destroy infective parasite eggs and biofumigation of soil to reduce parasite eggs in pasture. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-update-2022-organic-control-strategies-for-swine-parasites-in-organic-pastured-pork-systems/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Farm-Walk-101288.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T170000 DTSTAMP:20220520T221203Z CREATED:20220520T221203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T221203Z UID:10000818-1666278000-1666285200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Southeast Organic Center Monthly Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center! \nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 3-5 PM\, April through November. Register below to reserve your spot.\n  \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information \n \n  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/southeast-organic-center-monthly-tours/2022-10-20/ LOCATION:Southeast Organic Center\, 7860 Rico Rd.\, Chattahoochee Hills\, GA\, 30269\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/BW_RodaleSE21_0354-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T180000 DTSTAMP:20220520T220552Z CREATED:20220520T215013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T220552Z UID:10000812-1666713600-1666720800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Midwest Organic Center Monthly Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center! \nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month\, April through October. April tours will be held from  3-5 pm. Tours May through October will be held from 4-6 pm. Register below to reserve your spot.\n  \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information \n \n  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/midwest-organic-center-monthly-tours/2022-10-25/ LOCATION:Midwest Organic Center\, 3706 St Peters Rd.\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/20191017_153510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T170000 DTSTAMP:20220824T210418Z CREATED:20220328T182824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T210418Z UID:10000800-1666774800-1666803600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Southeast Organic Center Field Day DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the Southeast Organic Center Field Day has been cancelled\, and will be rescheduled for the Spring of 2023. Thank you for understanding. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/southeast-organic-center-field-day-2022/ LOCATION:Southeast Organic Center\, 7860 Rico Rd.\, Chattahoochee Hills\, GA\, 30269\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/BW_RodaleSE21_0075-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T150000 DTSTAMP:20220223T182845Z CREATED:20220209T154005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T182845Z UID:10000736-1667397600-1667401200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Holistic Considerations of Water Utilization in Organic and Regenerative Farming Systems DESCRIPTION:Water. It is a BIG topic in the western United States. Join California Organic Consultant\, Nathanael Siemens\, as we explore the costs and benefits of irrigation from an organic and regenerative perspective. \nLearn more about the California Organic Center here. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-holistic-considerations-of-water-utilization-in-organic-and-regenerative-farming-systems/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:California Organic Center,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Gall_Rodale2519.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T150000 DTSTAMP:20220602T174025Z CREATED:20220112T012129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T174025Z UID:10000780-1668002400-1668006000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Cutting Through Greenwashing—Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) DESCRIPTION:We know that Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People\, and organic certification can create healthy soil\, but what if you want to go above and beyond? What does “regenerative” agriculture actually mean\, and how is it different from “Regenerative Organic”? Join the Rodale Institute and Regenerative Organic Alliance to discuss the Regenerative Organic Certification program and how farmers across the world are implementing this certification on their farm\, and how it will change the way our food is produced for generations to come. \nLearn more about the work of the Regenerative Organic Alliance at https://regenorganic.org/. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-cutting-through-greenwashing-regenerative-organic-certification-roc/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1061070314.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T190000 DTSTAMP:20220929T153701Z CREATED:20220920T163519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T153701Z UID:10000828-1668103200-1668106800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Healthy Soil\, Healthy Food\, Healthy People DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a short talk about how something as simple as soil (yes\, dirt!) can improve human and planetary health. \nAt Rodale Institute\, we believe that regenerative organic agriculture is essential to reversing the trends of chronic disease in the United States. We are only as healthy as our soil. Presenting will be Rodale Institute’s California Organic Consultant\, Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens. This is a free event hosted by the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center (CBCC) and Rodale Institute\, and registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. \nLocation: Health and Wellness Café at the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center (CBCC)\, 6501 Truxtun Ave\, Bakersfield\, CA 93309 \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/healthy-soil-healthy-food-healthy-people/ LOCATION:Health and Wellness Cafe at the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center (CBCC)\, 6501 Truxtun Ave\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93309\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center,On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Institute-Field-Day-2022-296.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T170000 DTSTAMP:20220520T221203Z CREATED:20220520T221203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T221203Z UID:10000819-1668697200-1668704400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Southeast Organic Center Monthly Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center! \nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 3-5 PM\, April through November. Register below to reserve your spot.\n  \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information \n \n  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/southeast-organic-center-monthly-tours/2022-11-17/ LOCATION:Southeast Organic Center\, 7860 Rico Rd.\, Chattahoochee Hills\, GA\, 30269\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/BW_RodaleSE21_0354-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T150000 DTSTAMP:20221101T205704Z CREATED:20220111T221215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T205704Z UID:10000779-1669212000-1669215600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Webinar: How Do Farming Practices Impact Soil Health and Water Quality? Research Update of the Watershed Impact Trial (WIT) DESCRIPTION:* Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this webinar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for 2023. Please check back in the new year for the rescheduled dates on our Events Calendar. \nIn collaboration with the Stroud Water Research Center and with funding from the William Penn Foundation\, the Rodale Institute is researching the links between farm management practices\, soil health\, and water quality. Different organic and conventional management practices will promote or degrade soil health\, which can affect downstream water quality. Join us for a mid-project update on what we have learned so far. \nLearn more about the Watershed Impact Trial here. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-how-do-farming-practices-impact-soil-health-and-water-quality-research-update-of-the-watershed-impact-trial-wit/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Gall_Rodale2640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T160000 DTSTAMP:20221114T160553Z CREATED:20220128T213500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T160553Z UID:10000731-1670061600-1670083200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Winter Wreath Workshop & Open House DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season at Rodale Institute! \nJoin us for a wreath and bow-making workshop in the comfort of our historic bank barn. Design a beautiful wreath using ribbon and natural materials gathered from our organic farm. Pre-registering for a workshop is highly recommended\, but walk-in guests are welcome (time and space permitting). \n*Pre-registration price per person/group: $45 (includes one wreath)\n*Walk-in price per person/group: $50 (includes one wreath) \nFamilies can also enjoy hot drinks around the fire pit and take free wagon tours\, running every 40 minutes. Ride along with Santa from 11am-1pm! \nDue to popular demand\, we are extending our workshop hours to 10am-4pm. Sign up below to reserve a spot! \n\n \nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/winter-open-house-2022/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitor Center Events,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/wreath.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T150000 DTSTAMP:20220128T161521Z CREATED:20220113T143717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T161521Z UID:10000786-1670421600-1670425200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Updates on the Vegetable Systems Trial Soil Health and Vegetable Nutrient Quality DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gladis Zinati\, Director of Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)\, to learn more about the recent research findings related to the impact of management practices and cropping systems on soil health and vegetable nutrient quality. The VST\, a long-term study\, has completed its sixth year growing season. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-updates-on-the-vegetable-systems-trial-soil-health-and-vegetable-nutrient-quality/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/210625-VST-0073-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T160000 DTSTAMP:20221115T190823Z CREATED:20221108T144056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T190823Z UID:10000829-1670504400-1670515200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:California Small Farm Tech Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center for a Small Farm Tech Day with the local Farm Tool Collaborative on December 8. There will be equipment demonstrations and more information about the collaborative for area farmers. Register below to attend! \n\n \nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/california-small-farm-tech-day/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/20220907_101536.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T150000 DTSTAMP:20230103T202647Z CREATED:20230103T202647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T202647Z UID:10000830-1674655200-1674658800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How Can Cover Crops Improve Soil Health? DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Kristie Wendelberger\, Climate Smart Project Director\, to learn about the benefits of cover cropping on soil health\, the soil microbial community\, and Climate Smart Agriculture. Cover crops are known for reducing soil compaction\, increasing infiltration\, and feeding the soil microbial community via root exudates. Dr. Wendelberger will explain how this process works and how cover crops can help you improve your overall soil health and the environment. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-how-can-cover-crops-improve-soil-health/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7403973.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000 DTSTAMP:20230103T214630Z CREATED:20230103T214630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T214630Z UID:10000831-1675260000-1675263600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Use of Cover Crops in No-Till Organic Production in the US Midwest—A Case Study with Dry Beans in Iowa DESCRIPTION:Farmer’s reliance on frequent tillage for effective weed control remains a major concern for organic grain production. Conventional tillage practices severely disrupt soil structure\, reduce soil organic matter\, and increase soil erosion. In this webinar\, Dr. Contina will discuss the benefits of using cover crops in organic no-till production as well as the challenges and opportunities for farmers and the public in general. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-the-use-of-cover-crops-in-no-till-organic-production-in-the-us-midwest-a-case-study-with-dry-beans-in-iowa/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7404568.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T150000 DTSTAMP:20230109T061600Z CREATED:20230105T214106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T061600Z UID:10000848-1676469600-1676473200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Quantifying the Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Carbon Sequestration by Growing and Marketing Climate-Smart Commodities in the Southern Piedmont DESCRIPTION:Designing and implementing a new large-scale system of agriculture such as Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) takes an interdisciplinary approach that includes farmer adoption\, understanding economic and social barriers to adoption\, market and consumer buy-in\, new technology to help ease the work and burden on the farmers\, and the science to back up these changes. Join Dr. Kristie Wendelberger\, Climate Smart Project Director\, as she discusses Rodale’s newest\, multi-disciplinary\, large-scale project intended to help Southern Piedmont farmers transition to CSA practices. \nThis $25 million project is funded through the USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant program and in partnership with Emory University\, Clemson University\, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture\, University of Georgia\, North Carolina State University\, North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University\, University of Wisconsin\, Soil Health Institute\, Georgia Organics\, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association\, and Virginia Association of Biological Farming. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-quantifying-the-potential-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-increase-carbon-sequestration-by-growing-and-marketing-climate-smart-commodities-in-the-southern-piedmont/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7404043-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T150000 DTSTAMP:20230113T155537Z CREATED:20230113T155537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T155537Z UID:10000875-1677074400-1677078000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Replacing Plastic Mulch with Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Production Systems for Economic Benefit\, Soil Health\, and Environmental Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Extensive use of plastic mulches in food production systems has created massive concerns about the long-term sustainability of using this input. It is critical to find more effective yet environmentally friendly alternatives for plastic mulches to facilitate weed management in organic and conventional production systems. This is a necessary step towards developing more sustainable production systems with a lesser environmental impact that helps to build soil health over time. \nDuring this webinar we’ll review preliminary results of the Specialty Crop Grant Project established in Camarillo CA where we assessed how replacing plastic mulches with cover crops and living mulches along with no-till and reduced till will affect artichokes and strawberries growth\, yield and quality (as a model crop but the results will be applicable to any other vegetable in the rotation)\, soil health\, irrigation water use efficiency\, weed suppression efficacy. \nLearn more about our California Organic Center here. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-replacing-plastic-mulch-with-cover-crops-in-organic-vegetable-production-systems-for-economic-benefit-soil-health-and-environmental-stewardship/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:California Organic Center,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/BrookeBoroughPhotography_rodalemcgrath-2093-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000 DTSTAMP:20230109T062001Z CREATED:20230105T210810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T062001Z UID:10000832-1678284000-1678287600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Weed Management in Rotational Organic No-Tillage Systems DESCRIPTION:Weed control in organic agriculture remains a major and enduring challenge and barrier to organic transition. The traditional way of managing weeds is tillage but it has several environmental concerns. In this webinar\, our research scientist\, Dr. Madhav Dhakal will discuss integrated weed management tactics in rotational organic no-tillage systems with a focus on cover crop utilization\, crop rotation\, and diversification in organic row crops and forage systems. Dr. Dhakal’s current research investigates soybean row configurations and plant density\, the effect of electrocution on weed dynamics in cover crop-based no-till soybean\, and cover crop management in the spring. \nLearn more about Rodale Institute’s weed management program here. \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-weed-management-in-rotational-organic-no-tillage-systems/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0185-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T150000 DTSTAMP:20230105T211929Z CREATED:20230105T211929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T211929Z UID:10000833-1678888800-1678892400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploration of Rodale Institute's Food Access Models DESCRIPTION:Have you or your community ever considered partnering with a local\, regenerative organic farm in order to implement a food access program to increase your community’s food security and overall health? This webinar will explore the various food access models that Rodale Institute has operated since 2012. Such models are underserved community farmers markets\, community supported agriculture programs\, mobile farmers markets and produce prescription programs. Please join Jesse Barrett of Rodale Institute to examine each of these models and how they may be implemented in your community.   \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-exploration-of-rodale-institutes-food-access-models/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Mobile-Farmers-Market-7304871-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T150000 DTSTAMP:20230105T212742Z CREATED:20230105T212742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T212742Z UID:10000834-1679493600-1679497200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Soil Testing—Let's Create a Plan of Attack DESCRIPTION:Taking a soil test is a staple in helping broadcast your soils’ health and fertility. In this webinar\, Rodale Institute Organic Consultant Sage Dennis will go over how to take a soil test\, how to interpret a soil test\, and how to enact a plan to successfully address soil fertility. This presentation is designed to benefit everyone from aspiring farmers to veteran growers.         \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-soil-testing-lets-create-a-plan-of-attack/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/JAK04874.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T120000 DTSTAMP:20230120T155011Z CREATED:20230120T155011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T155011Z UID:10000877-1679738400-1679745600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Organic Gardening 101 DESCRIPTION:If after a long\, dreary winter you experience that “Spring Gardening Fever\,” we have just the cure for you! \nJoin us to learn the best practices for getting started on your organic garden. Whether you’re a gardening veteran or an excited novice\, you’ll learn something at our Organic Gardening 101 workshop. \nWe’ll discuss equipment\, containers for indoor seed starting\, soil and seed starting mixes\, grow lights and watering schedules\, transplanting and how to care for your young plants so you can enjoy a bountiful summer harvest. Don’t forget to bring your gardening gloves for hands-on transplanting in our greenhouse! \nLocation: Rodale Institute Headquarters\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA 19530\nLimit: 50 participants\nPrice: $60 \n\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/workshop-organic-gardening-101/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7400420.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T160000 DTSTAMP:20230216T172753Z CREATED:20230215T214915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T172753Z UID:10000880-1679738400-1679760000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Visitor Center Open House DESCRIPTION:Though our Visitor Center is open year-round\, we invite you to join us as we officially kick off our 2023 season! \nDuring this special event\, guests will have a first look at our new spring arrivals: Rodale Institute branded merchandise\, Fruition Seeds organic seed packs\, Barebones gardening tools (scissors\, trowels\, hoes\, hori horis\, and work gloves)\, Hemlock Goods bandanas in fresh colors and designs\, Seed and Bean organic chocolates\, and much more. Visitors will also be able to peruse our expanded book section\, and kids will enjoy a new gathering area created just for them! \nThere is no admission fee or registration required for this event. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/visitor-center-open-house-2023/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute Visitor Center\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, 19530 CATEGORIES:Visitor Center Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Garden-Store.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T150000 DTSTAMP:20230105T213909Z CREATED:20230105T213909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T213909Z UID:10000846-1680703200-1680706800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: What is that Weed?! Tools to Aid in Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury in Field Crops DESCRIPTION:Are you a new farmer transitioning to organic production? This webinar will highlight available FREE tools to assist farmers and agriculture professionals with the identification of weeds and herbicide injuries in field crops. This webinar will also cover the use of the Take Action Herbicide Mode of Action chart for farmers in transition. \nLearn more about Rodale Institute’s consulting program here. \n\n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-what-is-that-weed-tools-to-aid-in-weed-identification-and-herbicide-injury-in-field-crops/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/JAK05102-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T150000 DTSTAMP:20230105T215112Z CREATED:20230105T215112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T215112Z UID:10000849-1681912800-1681916400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Scouting\, An Essential Practice in Organic Pest Management DESCRIPTION:Routine scouting of crops is one of the most effective ways organic farmers can stay ahead of costly pest and disease issues.  In this presentation\, we’ll review best practices around scouting and monitoring\, discuss how scouting observations can be used to inform pest management\, and highlight tools and resources available to farmers. \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-scouting-an-essential-practice-in-organic-pest-management/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale_June-6374-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T150000 DTSTAMP:20230105T215934Z CREATED:20230105T215934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T215934Z UID:10000851-1682517600-1682521200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring the Link Between Soil and Human Health—Protein\, Protein Quality\, and the Nutraceutical Amino Acid Ergothioneine DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be a project update of a multidisciplinary project funded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). This project seeks to link soil and human health by investigating the relationship between agricultural practices\, soil microbiology\, and crop nutrient quality in grain crops\, specifically wheat and corn. This study is measuring plant available nitrogen and soil microbial structure along with concentrations of protein\, amino acids\, B vitamins\, and the nutraceutical amino acid ergothioneine in grain crops produced in long-term systems trials\, on working farms\, and in controlled field and laboratory studies. \nActive research on ergothioneine is finding that this amino acid has antioxidant properties and increasingly apparent human health benefits. It is only biosynthesized by fungi and fungi-like bacteria\, is present in many foods\, and plants obtain it through an unknown mechanism where it is transferred up the food chain to animals and humans. Thus\, there should be a clear link between soil microbiomes\, ergothioneine biosynthesis in the soil\, its concentration in plants\, and human health. \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-exploring-the-link-between-soil-and-human-health-protein-protein-quality-and-the-nutraceutical-amino-acid-ergothioneine/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC6187.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T160000 DTSTAMP:20230420T175757Z CREATED:20230222T175830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T175757Z UID:10000881-1683367200-1683388800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Spring Organic Market and Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:There’s always something new happening on the farm\, and this year\, we’re combining our cold crop and warm crop plant sales into a one-day extravaganza: Spring Organic Market! If you’re looking for quality seedlings and soil amendments\, learning and networking opportunities\, and to start gardening season on the right foot\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. \nSpring Organic Market will feature not only Rodale Institute’s certified organic veggie\, herb\, and flower starts (expect your favorite heirlooms and many unique varieties) but also a plethora of local vendors\, food trucks with organic lunch options\, and plenty of expert gardening advice from our growers. \nThere is no admission fee or registration required for this event. \nPlant List:\n\n\n\nAgeratum\, Aloha Blue\nCalendula\nGomphrena\, Ping Pong Mix\nLovage\nOrnamental Grass\, Highlander\nPepper\, Poblano\nTomato\, Amish Paste\nTomato\, San Marzano II\n\n\nAlyssum\, Carpet of Snow\nCauliflower\, Skywalker\nGreens\, Green Sorrel\nMarigold\, Alumia Vanilla Cream\nPac Choi\, Red\nPepper\, Red Roaster\nTomato\, Big Beef Plus\nTomato\, Sun Gold\n\n\nAlyssum\, Wonderland Mix\nChamomile\nGreens\, Ice Plant\nMarigold\, Bonanza Mix\nParsley\, Curly\nPepper\, Red Rocket\nTomato\, Black Cherry\nTomato\, White Cherry\n\n\nAmmi Majus\nCucumber\, Adam Gherkin\nKale\, Black Magic\nMarigold\, Safari Yellow\nParsley\, Flat\nPepper\, Serrano\nTomato\, Brandywine\nTorenia\, Kauai Mix\n\n\nArugula\, Esmee\nCucumber\, Cool Customer\nKale\, Darkibor\nMarshmallow\nPepper\, Anaheim Highlander\nPepper\, Yankee Bell\nTomato\, Celebrity\nWatermelon\, Mini Love\n\n\nBasil\, Amethyst Improved\nCucumber\, Marketmore 76\nKale\, Red Russian\nMelon\, Divergent\nPepper\, Datil\nPortulaca\, Happy Trails\nTomato\, Cherokee Purple\nZinnia\, Blushing Bride Mix\n\n\nBasil\, Pluto\nCucumber\, Salt and Pepper\nKale\, Redbor\nMoonflower\nPepper\, Escamillo\nSage\nTomato\, Cherry Bomb\nZinnia\, Magnificent Mix\n\n\nBasil\, Prospera\nDianthus\, Spooky Mix\nLavender\, Hidcote\nMorning Glory\, Heavenly Blue\nPepper\, Flavorburst\nSalvia\, Evolution Purple\nTomato\, German Johnson\nZinnia\, Oklahoma Mix\n\n\nBasil\, Sweet Thai\nDusty Miller\nLavender\, Munstead\nNasturtium\, Jewel\nPepper\, Ghost\nShallots\nTomato\, Gold Nugget\nZinnia\, Zahara Mix\n\n\nBlack-eyed Susan Vine\nEggplant\, Calliope\nLemon Balm\nNasturtium\, Kaleidoscope\nPepper\, Jalapeno\nSquash\, Delta\nTomato\, Great White\nZucchini\, Green Machine\n\n\nBorage\nEggplant\, Rosa Bianca\nLettuce\, Flashy Trout\nOnion\, Gladstone\nPepper\, Jimmy Nardello\nSquash\, Jaune et Verte\nTomato\, Indigo Cherry\nZucchini\, Yellowfin\n\n\nBroccoli\, Eastern Magic\nEggplant\, Traviata\nLettuce\, Lollo Rossa\nOnion\, Monastrell\nPepper\, King of the North\nSummer Thyme\nTomato\, Iron Lady\n\n\n\nCabbage\, Famosa\nGarlic\, Purple Glazer\nLettuce\, Marciano\nOnion\, Talon\nPepper\, Lunchbox Orange\nSunflower\, Mongolian Giant\nTomato\, Plum Regal\n\n\n\nCabbage\, Farao\nGarlic\, Siberian Red\nLettuce\, Milagro\nOregano\nPepper\, Lunchbox Red\nTithonia\, Mexican Sunflower\nTomato\, Primo Red\n\n\n\nCabbage\, Tendersweet\nGomphrena\, Audray White\nLettuce\, Xalbadora\nOrnamental Grass\, Feathertop\nPepper\, Lunchbox Yellow\nTomatillo\, Green\nTomato\, Rutgers\n\n\n\nPlants are subject to change and will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/spring-organic-market/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute Visitor Center\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, 19530 CATEGORIES:Visitor Center Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5744.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20230109T063444Z CREATED:20230106T173620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063444Z UID:10000854-1683727200-1683730800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Growing Industrial Hemp as a Multipurpose Crop in Organic Cropping Systems DESCRIPTION:Commercial hemp (Cannabis sativa) production ceased throughout the U.S. in the early 1940s due to its close relationship to the marijuana plant. Thus\, little to no research on industrial hemp has been conducted over the past eighty years in the U.S. At Rodale Institute\, we have been investigating hemp as a nitrogen moderator in the hemp-malt barley (Hordeum vulgare) cropping system. \nIn this webinar\, our research scientist\, Dr. Madhav Dhakal will discuss nitrogen management in rotational organic no-tillage and conventional tillage systems with a focus on cover crop utilization. Current research demonstrates the influence of winter cover crops [hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) + field pea (Pisum sativum)] on nitrogen use efficiency\, yield\, and quality of hemp fiber and malt barley under two tillage [conventional tillage (CT) vs. no-tillage (NT)] practices and four supplemental nitrogen rates (0\, 50\, 100\, and 150 kg N ha˗1) in hemp and barley cropping system. \nLearn more about Rodale Institute’s weed management program here. \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. 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