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Oct
12
2024

2024 Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair

Sat Oct 12 2024, 10:00am EDT to Sat Oct 12 2024, 04:00pm EDT
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Oct
12
2024

Fall Farm to Table

Sat Oct 12 2024, 01:00pm EDT to Sat Oct 12 2024, 05:00pm EDT
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Oct
15
2024

Demystifying Organic Networking, Workshop + Farm Tour at VSU Randolph Farm

Tue Oct 15 2024, 11:00am EDT to Tue Oct 15 2024, 03:00pm EDT
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Oct
18
2024

How does intentional application of Regenerative Principles Impact Livestock Epigenetics?

Fri Oct 18 2024, 09:00am EDT to Fri Oct 18 2024, 04:30pm EDT
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Oct
18
2024

Trees for Graziers

Fri Oct 18 2024, 01:00pm EDT to Fri Oct 18 2024, 05:00pm EDT
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Oct
31
2024
Mar
16
2025

The Principles of Biological Systems with Dan Kittredge

Thu Oct 31 2024, 09:30am EDT to Sun Mar 16 2025, 04:00pm EDT
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Nov
13
2024
Nov
15
2024

Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market Conference

Wed Nov 13 2024 to Fri Nov 15 2024
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Jan
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2025
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12
2025

25th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference

Fri Jan 10 2025 to Sun Jan 12 2025
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11
2025
Jan
12
2025

25th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference

Sat Jan 11 2025 to Sun Jan 12 2025
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Demystifying Organic: Networking, Workshop & Farm Demystifying Organic: Networking, Workshop & Farm Tour at VSU Randolph Farm This month’s Demystifying Organic host farm is the VSU Randolph Farm! Dr. Sanjun Gu, Extension Specialist and Associate Professor of Horticulture, will tour us through VSU's 416-acre agricultural learning center, home to a multitude of agricultural related research, demonstration and instruction activities. In addition to producing the region's traditional row crops, the farm is utilized for research and education in areas of new and niche crops, alternative cropping methods, horticultural crops, nutrient management, water quality, animal production, and aquaculture production. 🥦Schedule 11:00 am: Demystifying Organic: resources, programs and new tools with VABF 11:30 am: "What it takes to transition to certified organic" with Meredith Morgan (QCS) 12:15 pm: Lunch (included) 1:00 pm: Farm Tour of Randolph Farm with Dr. Sanjun Gu (VSU) 2:00 pm: Networking session with American Farmland Trust 3:00 pm: Adjourn Lunch will be provided Are you considering USDA Organic Certification but need more clarification about the requirements and process? Becoming a Certified Organic farm is a significant commitment, but it can have tremendous advantages, from increased market competitiveness and improved recordkeeping to accessing additional funding and technical assistance from service providers. Join us to demystify the organic certification process and hear about the latest resources, programs and tools. Learn about "what it takes to transition to certified organic" with Meredith Morgan, of Quality Certification Services. American Farmland Trust with guide the networking session, where you can speak with organic farmers about your questions regarding the journey through transition to organic production. Place: VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: Free of charge, Registration required Included in registration: Lunch, Beverages, Farm Tour, Organic Discussion & Resources 🌱Register today! vabf · org / events @vsu_ag @qualitycertificationservices @americanfarmlandtrust
Our hearts go out to the Appalachian communities d Our hearts go out to the Appalachian communities deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene. Links can be found on our facebook in the pinned post at top. An extended version of the same information was sent out via our newsletter today. If you would like this email forwarded to you please DM us with your email address or reach out directly to media@vabf.org Note: I couldn't bear to add more pictures of hurricane destruction to this post. Please do follow and support farmers directly who are sharing their experiences and seeking help. #hurricanehelene #hurricanehelenerelief #supportlocalfarmers
Resources for Farmers in Virginia dealing with the Resources for Farmers in Virginia dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. A local Extension Agent shared these links with us, and we have added them to our linktree for you. Please add any other resources you have in the comments below! Find links in our linktree to: · Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Dealing with disasters and emergencies · Ready.gov: Recovering from Disaster · FEMA.gov: Starting Your Recovery After a Flood · VA Emergency Mgmt: Recover – Hurricane Helene · Red Cross: Disaster Relief & Recovery Services · USDA FSA: Disaster Assistance Programs
🌿 Announcements & Updates: ° We regretfully h 🌿 Announcements & Updates: ° We regretfully have decided to cancel Wednesday's Soil for Water Regenerative Grazing Workshop at Grow More Farms due to weather and field conditions. We are planning to have a future event with Dan at Grow More, stay tuned! ° Saturday's Demystifying Organic workshop & farm tour at Hobbit Hill Farm (an organic u-pick blueberry farm) is sure to be beautiful and informative! Registration closes tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th so be sure to sign up today! @hobbithillfarm ° Patti's Place at Laurel Grove Wine Farm has some great events coming up! ·· "Trees for Graziers" with Austin Unruh on Friday, October 18th ·· Fall '24 & Spring '25 Workshops with Dan Kittredge of the Bionutrient Food Association Check our their website to register! @pattisplace_lgwf ° We are in the midst of confirming speakers for the upcoming 25th Annual VABF Conference in January! We received more applications than ever before and are delighted to share a few of the amazing speakers who will be joining us, including (as pictured): Pam Dawling, Jeff Poppen, Gwynn Hamilton, Chris Smith, Amyrose Foll, Ira Wallace, Nigel Palmer, Bonnetta Adeeb, Alex Tuchman, Ellen Polishuk, and Janet Aardema & Dan Gagnon of Broadfork Farm. Early Bird Registration opens in October! 🐓 Stay tuned for more!
🌱 Sept 28th! Join us in-person for a Demystifyi 🌱 Sept 28th! Join us in-person for a Demystifying Organic workshop + farm tour at Hobbit Hill Farm! Considering USDA Organic Certification but seeking clarification about the requirements and process? Becoming a Certified Organic farm is a significant commitment, but it can have tremendous advantages, from increased market competitiveness and improved record-keeping to accessing additional funding and technical assistance from service providers. Learn about "What it takes to transition" to Organic Certification with a certifier from @wherefoodcomesfrom and have a chance to network with organic farmers who can answer questions and provide resources for your journey to organic production. About Hobbit Hill Farm: Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Hobbit Hill Farm is a small, family-owned farm on the banks of the North River. They offer pick-your-own USDA certified organic blueberries each June during their short 2-week picking season. @hobbithillfarm Mt Crawford, VA FREE Includes lunch, networking, and farm tour
September Farm Tour and Farmer Social with Spikena September Farm Tour and Farmer Social with Spikenard Farm and Honeybee Sanctuary Monday, September 23rd 3:00-6:00pm Floyd, VA Over the past sixteen years, Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary has transformed from a pasture on Hideaway Lane to a thriving biodynamic farm which is home to a vibrant flowering landscape, gardens, orchards, camping facilities, a caretaker cabin, a pavilion, and of course, some very happy and healthy honeybee hives. Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary promotes sustainable and biodynamic beekeeping to help restore the health and vitality of the honeybee worldwide. Join us for a tour of the farm with a social to follow. Light refreshments will be provided and feel free to bring something to share. For more information, contact Mo McGonagle at Mo@leapforlocalfood.org. Presented by The Roanoke Foodshed Network and Partners #honeybee #virginiabeekeeping #spikenardfarmhoneybeesanctuary #floydva
Come hear farmer Dan Sweet of Grow More Farms disc Come hear farmer Dan Sweet of Grow More Farms discuss the ways he has built his 1000-bird layer flock and meat bird business and how he manages the aspects of proper grazing and animal management. Dan will also touch on the marketing aspect of the farm and the evolution of his partnership in Blackbird Cooperative, whose mission is to make food available at a price point affordable to most people and getting first-generation farmers on the land and keeping them there. Free event! Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Grow More Farms 881 Oak Creek Road Palmyra VA 22963 #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativegrazing #farmworkshop #virginiafarmers #raisingchickens
Today! Lick Run Farm's OkraFest starts at 3:00pm i Today! Lick Run Farm's OkraFest starts at 3:00pm in Roanoke, VA. (And it's too beautiful outside today not to go!) Here's a short list of some of the great the attractions: - Excellent food and beverage from Food Hut and Tea Total! - Make Your Own Merch with Kate Lydon (bring clothes to stamp!) - Kindness Stones painting with Jane Gabriel - A Community Art Gallery and face painting with Katherine Devine - Ready, Release, Restore movement class with Semelle Ramsey (4:30) - Farm tour (3:45) - Yard games - Recipe demonstration with Chef Jeremy Smelser of Lucky Restaurant - "Our Tempo" performance by Community Arts Reach - Reveal of Katrina Leggans mural in Brown Robertson Park (7:00) - Bicycle repairs by FreBike Roanoke - Okra Pickles, veggies and garden starts sold by Garden Variety Harvests. Adult admission $5 online or at the door; kids admission free! VABF is delighted to one of the sponsors of this event, along with Roanoke Foodshed Network & Arts Connect Neighbors! See you there! 1626 10th Street NW Roanoke, VA @gvharvests #roanokefarm #okra #virginiafarmers
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Guide for supporting farms in Western North Carolina by the Organic Growers School.Farmer Needs to Recover from Helene Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YC235Gbq6YwWbC9mQe8Lh9iMsNp4Lpub9oZIP66Qye0/edit?usp=sharingWe are still in the throes of survival in order to be able to look forward to recovery. Helping our farms survive, though, is a way to ensure secure food sources for all who call WNC home and all who are fed by our farms. Those who work so hard to grow our food need our help so they can continue to provide for us. It's still early yet to know just how much damage has been done by Hurricane Helene, though estimates are already in the billions for agricultural damage. Many of our farmers in our community have lost, quite literally, everything. Others are struggling to get hay to their livestock, or get to resources after entire roads and bridges were washed away. Our local communities depend on these farms for food, and farms in Western North Carolina contribute to broader agricultural supply chains. The spreadsheet linked above is a continually updated resource for you to know who needs help and how to get them funds. We invite you to support their survival and recovery in any way you can. Farms needing support: Tierra Fertil Co-OpNew Roots Market GardenHeadwaters Market GardenMark Dempsey, CFSA & OGS InstructorR FarmThe Culinary GardenerMystic Roots FarmSustainabillies / Two Trees FarmRoot Bottom FarmDarnell FarmsSmall Holding FarmTendWell / Beacon Village FarmEarthavenTiny Bridge FarmBluebird FarmGreen Toe Ground Farm...and more added dailyOrganizations and Relief Funds:ASAP ConnectionsBlue Ridge Women in AgFarm Aid Emergency GrantsGeorgia Organics Farmer FundFarmer Crowdfunding Board from CFSACommunity Foundation of Western NC Disaster Relief FundRAFI Farmer Relief Fund ... See MoreSee Less

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  • About VABF
  • Events
  • Virginia Biological Farming Conference
    • Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
  • VABF Projects
    • SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT
      • Farmer Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmer FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmer’s Market Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmers Market FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
    • Transition to Organic Partnership Program
      • Organic Transitioning
      • NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative 
    • Regional Ambassador Program
  • News & Resources
    • Articles and Research
    • Book Reviews
    • Classified Ads
    • Gardening Tips
    • Grants & Funding
    • Job Opportunities
    • Policy
    • Recipes
    • Surveys & Action Items
    • VA Farming Resources
  • Find a Farm
  • Connect
  • Donate