Sustainable Landscapes Intro Text.
Brief description of the sustainable landscapes program. No more than a paragraph.
Upcoming Events
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Business of Farming Online Course, Cohort 1 All Day
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Business of Farming Online Course, Cohort 1
Monday, January 6th, 2025
All Day
A hybrid course where participants will complete 7 modules that include both virtual and in-person meetings . It is designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills that many beginning farmers with 0 - 3 years of experience, but is for anyone that feels like they could benefit from the course.
Participate in this learning experience with farmer peers and develop new networks in a safe environment to foster informal interactions, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. It is never too early to acquire some of the fundamental skills and habits in farm business management, such as How to Write a Business Plan, Statements for Financial Management, Grant Opportunities, Marketing/Branding, Tax Filing and more.
Online Sessions: January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:00pm-1:30pm
In Person Sessions: January 10th and 24th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Hartford County Extension Center -
The Business of Farming Online Course All Day
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The Business of Farming Online Course
Monday, January 6th, 2025
All Day
Hartford County Extension Center
Participate with farmer peers in a course designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills for beginning farmers with 0 - 3 years of experience.
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Business of Farming Online Course, Cohort 1 All Day
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Business of Farming Online Course, Cohort 1
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
All Day
A hybrid course where participants will complete 7 modules that include both virtual and in-person meetings . It is designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills that many beginning farmers with 0 - 3 years of experience, but is for anyone that feels like they could benefit from the course.
Participate in this learning experience with farmer peers and develop new networks in a safe environment to foster informal interactions, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. It is never too early to acquire some of the fundamental skills and habits in farm business management, such as How to Write a Business Plan, Statements for Financial Management, Grant Opportunities, Marketing/Branding, Tax Filing and more.
Online Sessions: January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 12:00pm-1:30pm
In Person Sessions: January 10th and 24th, 9:00am-3:30pm at the Hartford County Extension Center -
The Business of Farming Online Course All Day
1/7
The Business of Farming Online Course
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
All Day
Hartford County Extension Center
Participate with farmer peers in a course designed to develop and strengthen the business and technical skills for beginning farmers with 0 - 3 years of experience.
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UConn Extension Small Vegetable & Fruit Growers’ Conference 2025 8:00am
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UConn Extension Small Vegetable & Fruit Growers’ Conference 2025
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
08:00 AM
Student Union
The UConn Extension 2025 Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers’ Conference is an opportunity for growers in Southern New England and beyond to network and attend presentations on current topics of interest, including agricultural trends, high tunnels, weed management, value-added product development, growing in freight (shipping containers), and managing invasive strawberry pathogens in the Northeast, as well as a sweet corn farmer panel and research poster presentation. Join us for an educational day of learning, regulations, and updates on the latest trends in vegetable and small fruit production. Pesticide Applicator recertification credits: 4 CEU PA, 1A categories approved.
Contact Information:
Shuresh Ghimire
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shuresh.ghimire@uconn.edu
Tolland County Extension
tolland@uconn.edu
860-875-3331
Victoria Wallace
Extension Educator
Turf and Landscape, School IPM, Pollinators, Invasive Species