Future Harvest Programs

 

UPCOMING EVENTS: FEBRUARY       Water, Water Everywhere! Agricultural Water   Tuesday 2/9 3:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for this in-depth webinar on assessing your water sources and systems for food safety - evaluating water quality, paying attention to potential sources of contamination, and practical strategies to reduce risks. We will virtually visit Dicot Farm in Waldorf, MD where farmers Erik and Meghan will tell us about the water sources and systems on their farm, and how food safety impacts their decisions on irrigation and crop planning. Register here.     Soil Health To Go   Wednesday, 2/10 12:00 - 12:30 pm Grab your lunch and nourish your brain at the same time! Join our new lunch and learn series that's all about making your soil the best it can be. Register here.     Maryland Soil Health Hub Meeting    Tuesday, 2/23 8:00 - 9:30 am Join this morning session where local soil health gurus will discuss the COMET-Farm tool, including ongoing efforts to calibrate it for Maryland soils. We'll also touch on the Million Acre Challenge enrollment process and Soil Health Management Plans. For the latter portion of the meeting, we'll dive into breakout sessions with soil health technical providers. Register here.     What To Do With All The Poo Land Use, Animals, and Soil Amendments     Tuesday 2/23 3:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for this in-depth webinar where we will virtually tour Filbert St Garden in Baltimore City, an urban community garden that is also home to beehives, poultry, goats and sheep, and a composting operation. We will focus on understanding and assessing risks from wildlife, livestock, raw manure, and previous land use. We will learn the importance of paying attention to the sources of pathogens before you plant and then again before you harvest crops, and some practical landscapes and procedures that will reduce the risk of produce becoming contaminated. Register here.     Grant Writing For Farmers     Thursday 2/25 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join a panel of farmers and funders who will share tips and guidance on the grant writing process. Interested in obtaining funding? Curious about what options exist? Want to learn from experienced farmers and reviewers throughout the Chesapeake region? We'll begin with a presentation on the grant writing process, including some lists of resources and funding opportunities. Then, farmers and funders will participate in a moderated panel. We'll wrap up with an audience Q and A. Free, $10 suggested donation. Register HERE