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SUMMARY:FOREST FARMING WITH RYAN HUISH
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in getting back to your Appalachian roots\, what better way to do that than Forest Farming? \n\n\n\nRyan and his family have been gardening/farming for several decades at various places. At their current location\, they steward a forest farm (growing edible\, medicinal\, and handicraft plants)\, and practice permaculture\, no-till\, animal rotation\, and alley cropping. They also raise dairy goats\, chickens\, pigs\, cows\, and livestock guardian dogs. Sustainable agriculture and native food/medicine plants could be considered their specialty. \n\n\n\nDuring this class\, students can expect to learn about this specialty as well as funding sources to begin this important work. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. For more information click the ticket link above. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/forest-farming-with-ryan-huish/
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T180000
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SUMMARY:Apple Orchards with Tom McMullen
DESCRIPTION:Visit Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s expanding orchards to learn about cider apple varieties\, propagation\, planting\, maintenance\, and how to re-establish the apple industry in our region. \n\n\n\nWe’ll tour the Old Orchard where we are rejuvenating 50-year-old trees and have planted many 3-year-old trees\, the New Orchard as a high-density trellised system\, and the tree nursery. The tour will end at the cider barn to sample some of our hard cider. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. For more information click the ticket link above. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/apple-orchards-with-tom-mcmullen/
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Steve Payne and Chad Overhold
DESCRIPTION:Begin in the Farm Clubhouse\, where Steve and Chad will describe how to start your own apiary and then move to the apiary and open a hive (extra protective suits are available). The hope is to convince participants that this is hard\, interesting\, lots of fun\, and well worth doing. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about how to connect with other beekeepers\, learn more\, and develop a support team. Steve’s beekeeper and good friend\, Chad\, will assist him. “He knows a lot more than I do\,” says Steve. If you are interested in starting your own hive\, Chad and Steve will gladly assist; however\, you will need to wait until next spring\, when they typically start new hives. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/beekeeping-with-steve-payne-and-chad-overhold/
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
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SUMMARY:SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES With JUSTEN DICK
DESCRIPTION:Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming. Farms aren’t about single product lines\, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul. Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long-term success.  \n\n\n\nAt Kelly Ridge\, Justen will discuss their experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations. Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs\, sheep\, horses\, chickens)\, alternative feeds\, composting\, pasture maintenance\, kid rearing\, specialty crops (such as hops)\, integrated processing services\, fertigation\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nYou can register here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/sustainable-practices-w-justen-dick/
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School Class #8: Fruit/Apple Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Visit Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s expanding orchards to learn about cider apple varieties\, propagation\, planting\, maintenance and how to re-establish the apple industry in our region. We’ll tour the Old Orchard where we are rejuvenating 50 year-old trees and have planted many 3 year-old trees\, the New Orchard as a high-density trellised system and the tree nursery.  The tour will end at the cider barn to sample some of our hard cider.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-22-fruit-apple-orchards/
LOCATION:Kelly Ridge Farms\, 30558 Old Saltworks Road\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School Class #7: Forest Farming
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Appalachian Cove Forest Farm & Homestead to learn about Forest Farming with Ryan Huish. Appalachian Cove farmers have been gardening/farming for several decades at various places. At their current location\, they steward a forest farm (growing edible\, medicinal\, and handicraft plants)\, practice permaculture\, no-till\, animal rotation\, and alley cropping. They also raise dairy goats\, chickens\, pigs\, cows\, and livestock guardian dogs. \n\n\n\nGather information on sustainable agriculture\, and support of native ecosystems and gain a connection to the land/nature.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-22-forest-farming/
LOCATION:Appalachian Cove Forest Farm and Homestead\, 2857 Cox Chapel Rd\, Duffield\, Virginia\, 24244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School Class #6: Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Mott grew up on a ranch in Arizona. Her and her husband had a horse ranch in Coeur d’Alene Idaho and now have a farm in Southwest Virginia.” At The Old Virginia Farm & FunGirl Farms\, they are growing hay and mushroom as well as raising bees\, horses & German Shepherds. During this class\, we will learn about maintaining healthy hives\, the tools required for the trade\, and how to get started with your hives. Debbie states “No matter what you think you know about bees\, they will show you something different.”
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-class-6-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Fungirl Farms\, 19543 Old Jonesboro Rd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School Class #5: Rotational Grazing and Cattle Work
DESCRIPTION:Darrell Wess and family started Valor Valley Farm in 2017 as a cow/calf operation. They have specialties in good land stewardship\, quality cattle\, and environmental conservation and sell at livestock markets and to other producers. Join us at the farm for a class on rotational grazing and cattle work to gain knowledge on production methods for better land and cattle\, tools of the trade\, and helpful resources available to begin your own cattle operation. Darrell has served as a FARM Mentor and shares some insightful information for beginning farmers; “Don’t be afraid to try new things and experiment with what works for you and your farm. Get out and tag along with other farmers doing things you’d like to implement. For anyone considering adding cattle to their farm the importance of animal health with a quality working pen is crucial. It ensures your animals and your safety in times of needed care or preventative protocols.”
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-class-5-rotational-grazing-and-cattle-work/
LOCATION:Valor Valley Farm\, 4949 Pounding Mill Branch Rd\, Pounding Mill\, Virginia\, 24637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School Class #4: Integrating Multiple Operations
DESCRIPTION:Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming.  Farms aren’t about single product lines\, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul.  Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long term success.  I will discuss our experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations.  Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs\, sheep\, horses\, chickens)\, alternative feeds\, composting\, pasture maintenance\, kid rearing\, specialty crops (such as hops)\, integrated processing services\, fertigation\, and more.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/integrating-multiple-operations-2/
LOCATION:Kelly Ridge Farms\, 30558 Old Saltworks Road\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School '22 Class #3: Aggregation/Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Appalachian Harvest for a class on Aggregation and Distribution services and more. Season extension provides early and late harvests\, winter harvests\, and longer harvest windows. These techniques also offer pest and disease control. These opportunities translate into more income. \n\n\n\nFounded in 2000\, Appalachian Harvest is Appalachian Sustainable Development’s rural food and herb hub. Following the federal deregulation of tobacco production\, many local farmers found their incomes drastically reduced and wanted alternative crops to capitalize on their experience and existing resources. Our food hub assisted growers by transitioning them from tobacco to produce\, allowing them to remain on their family farms. \n\n\n\nOur team works shoulder to shoulder with small to medium-scale local farmers\, helping them get their goods to market. We provide GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification training\, assist with organic certifications\, and provide them with much-needed\, year-round technical support. Our team also secures retail orders from various wholesale markets and provides aggregation and distribution of locally grown produce from Maryland to Georgia.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-22-class-3-aggregation-distribution/
LOCATION:Appalachian Harvest\, 280 Boone Trail Road\, Duffield\, Virginia\, 24224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T150503Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School '22 Class #2: Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TNT Farm N Greenhouse for a class of Season Extension. Season extension provides early and late harvests\, winter harvests\, and longer harvest windows. These techniques also offer pest and disease control. These opportunities translate into more income. \n\n\n\nTNT began in 2012 as a greenhouse and vegetable farm selling retail at three farmers markets\, selling wholesale to Appalachian Harvest\, and peddling to local restaurants. From 2012-2015 TNT was USDA GAP certified and from 2012-2020 was USDA Certified Organic. In it’s beginning years\, TNT established itself at the Abingdon Farmers Market and with a couple restaurants. The 1 acre wholesale garden was eliminated in 2015. 2021 was a fallow year for TNT and in 2022\, now focuses on edible garden transplants\, perennial edibles\, and mostly heirloom fresh vegetables selling at the Abingdon Farmers Market and restaurants. TNT is 4000 sq ft greenhouse\, 3000 sq ft high tunnel tomatoes\, and a quarter acre garden. Practices on TNT are still in tune with Nature and food safety although I have chosen to no longer carry the USDA Organic or GAP certifications.  \n\n\n\n“Go for it! Season extension can be used in a number of different ways adding to the excitement of growing food. It’s easy to implement and provides nice returns\,” is advice to beginning farmers from Tamara of TNT.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/summer-field-school-22-class-2-season-extension/
LOCATION:TNT Farm N Greenhouse\, 32367 Taos Ln\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field School '22 Class #1: Specialty Produce and Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Creative Seeds Farm for a session on Specialty Produce and Irrigation. With local food in high demand\, this course will help you determine what type of crops will help you stand out in a crowded market place. We will also cover how using niche produce can really help drive farm sales and how controlling water through the use of irrigation will insure healthy plants with high yields. \n\n\n\nCreative Seeds Farm began by selling a wide variety of produce to one local farmers market eventually seeing a customer need for fresh greens (specifically lettuce) year round. They began focusing their production based on customer demand and removed tilling to improve their soil.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/specialty-produce-and-irrigation/
LOCATION:Creative Seeds Farm\, 422 W Glade Street\, Glade Spring\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Southwest Virginia Field School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20220228T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T165728Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Appalachian Sustainable Development on April 13th at the Appalachian Harvest Food and Herb Hub to learn all about ASD\, AH\, and the agriculture programs and projects we offer. \n\n\n\nThere will be 2 times available for groups to participate in a presentation\, facility tour\, and Q&A with ASD staff. \n\n\n\nGroup 1 \n\n\n\n10:15am – 11:00am (45 min): Presentation about ASD\, AH\, Programs we offer11:00am-11:05am (5 min): BREAK11:05am – 11:50am (45 min): Facility Tour and Questions\n\n\n\nGroup 2 \n\n\n\n12:15pm – 1:00pm (45 min): Presentation about ASD\, AH\, Programs we offer1:00pm – 1:05pm (5 min): BREAK1:05pm – 1:50pm (45 min): Facility Tour and Questions\n\n\n\nTickets are free and available depending on the group you would like to participate in.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/veteran-open-house/
LOCATION:Appalachian Harvest\, 280 Boone Trail Road\, Duffield\, Virginia\, 24224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Farmer and Rancher Mentoring,Southwest Virginia Field School,Veteran Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20220208T140610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T140611Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer and Rancher Mentoring Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenni Roop\, ASD’s Agriculture Education Communications Manager for a Q&A on the Farmer and Rancher Mentoring program. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nHow to register for MyASDWhat can you do on MyASDHow to establish a FARM Mentor/Intern relationshipWhat is expected of mentors and internsHow to complete a season of the FARM program
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/farmer-and-rancher-mentoring-qa/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Farmer and Rancher Mentoring,Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T124404Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #8
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-8/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Farmer and Rancher Mentoring,Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T203257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T124445Z
UID:10000094-1643909400-1643916600@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #7
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-7/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Education,Farmer and Rancher Mentoring,Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T203200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203201Z
UID:10000093-1642699800-1642707000@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #6
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-6/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T203052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T203054Z
UID:10000092-1641490200-1641497400@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #5
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-5/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202937Z
UID:10000091-1639675800-1639683000@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #4
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-4/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202625Z
UID:10000090-1638466200-1638473400@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #3
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T202444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202445Z
UID:10000089-1637256600-1637263800@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #2
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive-class-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asdevelop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WBI-eventbanner.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210831T201102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T202345Z
UID:10000088-1636047000-1636054200@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Class #1
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Business Intensive is the second session in the SWVA Field School. The session is made up of 8 FREE intensive classes designed to help set beginning farmers on the path to a successful career in agriculture production. \n\n\n\nDuring these classes\, students will participate in topics such as business planning\, sustainable practices\, financial management\, marketing\, and more. By registering for this event\, you are registering for all 8 classes.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jenni Roop with any questions: jroop@asdevelop.org or call (276)623-1121 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\nClass # 1: November 4th\, 2021 – Introductions & Getting Started \n\n\n\nASD will introduce the program\, support staff\, coursework and expectations\, allowing time for each participant to speak about their farms and goals. \n\n\n\nClass #2: November 18th\, 2021 – Visioning & Assessing Your Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will reflect on their mission and values prior to creating a business plan. *ASD will provide resources for the review of personal and family lifestyle needs and deeper understanding of creating financial goals. \n\n\n\nClass #3: December 2nd\, 2021 – Farm Infrastructure & Natural Resources \n\n\n\nStudents will discuss the benefits of viewing their farm as a whole integrated system\, with consideration of environmental\, economic\, and social resources needed for success. *Students will assess their farm’s resources and be introduced to conservation and support services. \n\n\n\nClass # 4: December 16th\, 2021 – Markets & Marketing \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to identify appropriate sales outlets and specific local and regional customers. *Training on how to use low-cost platforms to market products effectively will be provided. \n\n\n\nClass #5: January 6th\, 2022 – Business & Financial Management \n\n\n\nStudents will get introduced to financial planning\, recordkeeping\, and filing taxes with an overview of budgets\, cash flow analysis\, and profit and loss sheets. *ASD will provide guidance for recordkeeping to make filing a farm’s Schedule F tax form easier. \n\n\n\nClass #6: January 20th\, 2022 – Sustainable Production Planning \n\n\n\nASD will share benefits of some sustainable production strategies: high tunnels for season extension\, rotational grazing\, and cover crops & soil health. *This class will highlight programs offered by other support organizations that cover these practices. \n\n\n\nClass # 7: February 3rd\, 2022 – Entrepreneurship & Risk Management \n\n\n\nStudents will learn the steps to set up their business and manage risk on their farm. *Information includes getting a Farm Number\, business license\, insurance considerations\, business structures\, and estate planning. \n\n\n\nClass #8: February 17th\, 2022 – Loans\, Grants & Financial Support \n\n\n\nStudents will have a fairly robust farm business plan outlined\, which will be very useful when applying for loan or other support programs. *ASD will provide a variety of opportunities: state and federal grants\, cost-share\, and loan programs available to farmers with a special focus on the Farm Service Agency’s micro-loan program for beginning farmers. \n\n\n\nMarch 3rd\, 2022: – Closing Gathering\, Present Business Plans
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/winter-business-intensive/
LOCATION:Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator\, 451 French Moore Jr Blvd\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asdevelop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WBI-eventbanner.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210506T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T125825Z
UID:10000077-1625160600-1625167800@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Fruit/Apple Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Visit Tumbling Creek Cider Company’s expanding orchards to learn about cider apple varieties\, propagation\, planting\, maintenance and how to re-establish the apple industry in our region. We’ll tour the Old Orchard where we are rejuvenating 50 year-old trees and have planted many 3 year-old trees\, the New Orchard as a high-density trellised system and the tree nursery.  The tour will end at the cider barn to sample some of our hard cider.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/fruit-apple-orchards/
LOCATION:Kelly Ridge Farms\, 30558 Old Saltworks Road\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210506T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T125437Z
UID:10000076-1623951000-1623958200@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Multiple Operations
DESCRIPTION:Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming.  Farms aren’t about single product lines\, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul.  Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long term success.  I will discuss our experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations.  Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs\, sheep\, horses\, chickens)\, alternative feeds\, composting\, pasture maintenance\, kid rearing\, specialty crops (such as hops)\, integrated processing services\, fertigation\, and more.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/integrating-multiple-operations/
LOCATION:Kelly Ridge Farms\, 30558 Old Saltworks Road\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210506T124417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T125125Z
UID:10000075-1622741400-1622748600@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:Specialty Produce: Finding Your Niche
DESCRIPTION:With local food in high demand\, this course will help you determine what type of crops will help you stand out in a crowded market place. We will also cover how to market your crops to a variety of customers as well as tips and tricks on how to maximize your production.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/specialty-produce-finding-your-niche/
LOCATION:Creative Seeds Farm\, 422 W Glade Street\, Glade Spring\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210505T185400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T185755Z
UID:10000074-1621531800-1621539000@asdevelop.org
SUMMARY:High Tunnel Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Since 2004 Tom and Deni Peterson at Blue Door Garden have been using hoop houses to “extend the season”. As cut flower growers\, they use hoop houses to force early successions of ranunculus\, anemone\, snapdragons\, campanula\, sweet peas and sunflowers.The hoop house also provides season long protection from weather for growing lisianthus\, eucalyptus\, lavender\, dusty miller and rosemary. In the fall season\, the hoop house provides extended protection for snapdragons\, stock\, and whatever else we can squeeze into the space. Come explore several different types of hoop house styles and participate in a discussion on the pros and cons to managing hoop house structures.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/high-tunnel-season-extension/
LOCATION:Blue Door Garden\, 23413 Walden Rd\, Abingdon\, VA\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050047
CREATED:20210505T173007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T185714Z
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SUMMARY:No-Till Farming and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques of no-till farming and witness the benefits of growing healthy soil with us at the Harvest Table Farm. We will discuss the why and how for a no-till approach and demonstrate simple\, easy methods to transform your growing spaces.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/no-till-farming-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:Harvest Table Farm\, 28413 Smyth Chapel Rd\, Meadowview\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Sustainable Development":MAILTO:asd@asdevelop.org
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