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Florida SARE Newsletter

 
February 28, 2020
 
**NEW items noted in RED**
--News--
CSP Renewal Window Is March 13-20, 2020
https://attra.ncat.org/csp-renewal-window-is-march-13-20/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

National Organic Producer Surveys Open
Certified organic farmer/rancher: www.opinion.wsu.edu/organicproduction
Farmer/rancher transitioning to certified organic production: www.opinion.wsu.edu/transitionproducers

NCAT Accepting Applications for Armed to Farm Training in Georgia
https://attra.ncat.org/ncat-accepting-applications-for-armed-to-farm-training-in-georgia/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Jennifer Taylor, FAMU professor and farmer, named Florida agriculture 'Woman of the Year'
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2020/01/22/famu-professor-and-farmer-named-floridas-woman-year-fdacs/4543761002/

Soil Centric’s Pathfinder Tool Helps Identify Regenerative Opportunities
https://attra.ncat.org/soil-centrics-pathfinder-tool-helps-identify-regenerative-opportunities/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Guides Outline Solar Leases for Farmers
https://attra.ncat.org/guides-outline-solar-leases-for-farmers/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Proposed Rule to Address Undue Preference in Livestock and Poultry Processing
https://attra.ncat.org/proposed-rule-to-address-undue-preference-in-livestock-and-poultry-processing/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

USDA Reminds Historically Underserved EQIP Applicants of Advance Payment Option
https://attra.ncat.org/usda-reminds-historically-underserved-eqip-applicants-of-advance-payment-option/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

FSA Revises Farm Loan Information
https://attra.ncat.org/fsa-revises-farm-loan-information/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Guide Helps in Developing Farm to School Programs
https://attra.ncat.org/guide-helps-in-developing-farm-to-school-programs/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news
--SARE News--
Online Tool Measures Nitrogen Availability in Organic Fertilizers
https://www.southernsare.org/SARE-in-Your-State/Georgia

2019/2020 Report from the Field
https://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/SARE-Biennial-Reports/2019-2020-Report-from-the-Field
--Podcasts & Webinars--
The Ag Engineering Podcast
https://agengpodcast.com/

Queering Sustainable Agriculture - Farming for Justice - November Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sSdSJJKIwc

Practices Supporting Sustainable and Economic Cotton Production
March 5, 2020 at 1-2PM EST

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9092625115584990731

Video Highlights Benefits of Grassfed Livestock Production
https://attra.ncat.org/video-highlights-benefits-of-grassfed-livestock-production/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Transitioning to Organic Production
https://attra.ncat.org/podcast-series-available-on-transitioning-to-organic-production/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news
--Resources & Research--
Organic Weed Manager Decision Support Tool
https://www.organicweedmanager.com/

Study Explores Long-Term Soil Health Impacts of Organic Management
https://attra.ncat.org/study-explores-long-term-soil-health-impacts-of-organic-management/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

‘Locally Grown’ Label Changes Consumer Perceptions
https://attra.ncat.org/locally-grown-label-changes-consumer-perceptions/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Cover Crops Improve Sustainability of Star Fruit Production
https://attra.ncat.org/cover-crops-improve-sustainability-of-star-fruit-production/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Insect Leaf-Wounding Results in Healthier Fruit, Study Finds
https://attra.ncat.org/insect-leaf-wounding-results-in-healthier-fruit-study-finds/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Research Reveals Pollinator Benefits from Prescribed Burns
https://attra.ncat.org/research-reveals-pollinator-benefits-from-prescribed-burns/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Organic Farm Location Affects Biodiversity and Profits
https://attra.ncat.org/organic-farm-location-affects-biodiversity-and-profits/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Study Says Not Enough Evidence to Link Wild Birds with Food-borne Illness
https://attra.ncat.org/study-says-not-enough-evidence-to-link-wild-birds-with-food-borne-illness/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

‘Orchards Alive’ Project Tests Cover Crops for Attracting Pollinators, Other Benefits
https://attra.ncat.org/orchards-alive-project-tests-cover-crops-for-attracting-pollinators-other-benefits/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news

Research Exploring Benefits of Biochar as Cattle Feed Supplement
https://attra.ncat.org/research-exploring-how-feeding-biochar-can-cut-cattle-methane-production/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=related_pub

USBG Greenhouse Manual
https://www.ncat.org/usbg-greenhouse-manual/

Sweet Pepper Varieties Evaluated for Organic Production
https://attra.ncat.org/sweet-pepper-varieties-evaluated-for-organic-production/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=news
--Conferences & Workshops--

Growing a Stronger Economy through Local Food Entrepreneurship
March 6, 2020 in Tampa, FL
March 13, 2020 in Fort Pierce, FL
March 20, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL

https://mcusercontent.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/images/a445b9f4-b5f4-41d1-940b-eedebad1d09c.jpg

National Good Food Network
March 10-13, 2020 in New Orleans, LA

https://www.winrock.org/ms/2020-ngfn-conference/

10th International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium
March 15-18, 2020 in Denver, CO
https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/246350.html

Veteran Farmers Conference: Boots to Roots
March 17-18, 2020 in Colonial Heights, VA

https://attra.ncat.org/event-calendar/veteran-farmers-conference-boots-to-roots/?utm_source=WH&utm_medium=PM&utm_campaign=events

2020 High Tunnel Workshop at FAMU
March 21, 2020 at Quincy, FL

https://mcusercontent.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/5953c4a6-0bbe-4675-9b4c-8238c7321644/2020_High_tunnel_workshop.pdf

Soil Health Innovations Conference
March 30-31, 2020 in Bozeman, Montana

https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/

Farm to Cafeteria Conference
April 21-23, 2020

http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/farm-to-school-cafeteria-conference

AFHVS/ASFS 2020 Conference - Cultivating Connections: Exploring Entry Points Into Sustainable Food Systems
May 27-30, 2020 in Athens, GA

https://cultivatingconnections2020.uga.edu/

2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium
June 4-6, 2020 in Kansas City, MO

http://www.urbanfoodsystemssymposium.org/

The Power of Food Forum - Save the Date!
November 18-20, 2020 in Kansas City, MO

https://foodpolicynetworks.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ee48c29654442404076f1fa7f&id=314d4b4a84

Agritecture Xchange: Toronto
December 1-2, 2020 in Toronto, Canada

https://www.agritecture.com/xchange?utm_source=Agritecture+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b5559cf098-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_11_03_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_619068223c-b5559cf098-345408013&mc_cid=b5559cf098&mc_eid=9168011464

--Funding Opportunities--

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)
Deadline: March 19, 2020
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-development-program-bfrdp

AFRI Pollinator Health: Research and Application
Deadline: March 26, 2020
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agriculture-and-food-research-initiative-foundational-applied-science-program

Young Farmer Grants Program
Deadline: March 29, 2020
https://www.youngfarmers.org/youngfarmergrants/

2020 Ag Land Conservation Easement Signup
Deadline: April 6, 2020
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/fl/programs/easements/acep/

SSARE Graduate Student Grants Program
Deadline: May 1, 2020 at 5PM EST

https://www.southernsare.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant/Graduate-Student-Grants

Grant Station Insider
Deadlines: vary by grant
Visit 
this website for a complete list of national, regional, and federal funding opportunities, partner depot opportunities, online training opportunities, and other announcements.

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Kaylene Sattanno
Research Coordinator
Center for Sustainable and Organic Food Systems
3026 McCarty Hall D, PO Box 110310, Gainesville, FL 32611
Ph: 352-273-3530; Fax: 352-392-8196

https://floridafoodandag.com/
ksattanno@ufl.edu
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