Ira Wallace, Author at Virginia Association for Biological Farming

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May Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…

Ira WallaceMay 27, 2024

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April Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…

Ira WallaceApril 26, 2024

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March Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…

Ira WallaceMarch 26, 2024

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February Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…

Ira WallaceFebruary 25, 2024

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January Gardening Tips

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange author of the new Grow Great Vegetables…

Ira WallaceJanuary 30, 2024

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December Vegetable Gardening Tips

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange & author of Grow Great Vegetables in…

Ira WallaceDecember 27, 2023

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November Vegetable Gardening Tips

What a lovely extended fall! Halloween has come and gone with hardy vegetables still producing…

Ira WallaceNovember 22, 2023

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October Gardening Tips

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange & author of Grow Great Vegetables in…

Ira WallaceOctober 26, 2023

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August Vegetable Gardening Tips

So Much to Sow in August! August is a busy, busy month. Many gardeners don’t…

Ira WallaceAugust 28, 2023

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June Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press Guide to…

Ira WallaceJune 22, 2023

VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming

6 days ago

Veterans! Interested in a free week-long agriculture training with classroom and hands-on farm tours? Apply to participate in the NCAT Armed to Farm August training, in Harrisonburg, VA!* Registration closes 7/12/24 * Link to Register: www.armedtofarm.org/armed-to-farm-virginia/Armed to Farm trainings include an engaging blend of farm tours, hands-on activities, and interactive classroom instruction. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will lead the training sessions. Additional contributors will include staff from USDA agencies plus experienced crop and livestock producers.This training is for veterans in the Mid-Atlantic region, with priority given to Virginia residents. The number of participants will be limited. One spouse or farm partner is welcome to attend with a veteran but must submit a separate application.The application is due by July 12. Applicants will be notified by July 19 whether or not they were selected to attend the training.--Dates, Location, and CostArmed to Farm will take place August 12-16 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Participants will attend classroom sessions and travel to local farms for hands-on learning experiences.The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging at the Hotel Madison, transportation to local farms, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event, but travel reimbursements are available through a partnership with Ranchin’ Vets. Information on travel reimbursements will be provided upon acceptance to the training.--SponsorsNCAT and Virginia Association for Biological Farming have partnered to host this Armed to Farm. This training is supported by USDA NIFA’s AgVets program.--Questions?Please contact Eric Fuchs-Stengel at ericf@ncat.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming

2 weeks ago

North Carolina Climate Smart Field Day Event on July 9, 2024 in Greensboro, NC! Free · Register here: farmingclimatesmart.org/event/north-carolina-climate-smart-field-day-event/ Climate-Smart Field Day Events offer educational opportunities for farmers enrolled in the Southern Piedmont Climate-Smart Project and anyone interesting in learning climate-smart farming practices such as roller crimping, plasticulture and more. Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Southern Piedmont Climate-Smart Project team members, take a field tour, learn about the project, and more. Attendance is free and registration is required. Lunch is provided for all attendees.This project, led by Rodale Institute and funded by the USDA, tests the environmental and socio-economic benefits of cover cropping and more. ... See MoreSee Less

North Carolina Climate Smart Field Day Event - Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

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North Carolina Farmers and others interested in learning about climate-smart farming practices are invited to a FREE Field Day at NC A&T!

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