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October 2010
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Dear Friends,
Whew, What a relief!
We had a Real Summer. Bye, bye chiggers.
Since we've already had our first frost dates, snow flakes can't be far away.
--Your friends at Southern SAWG
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20th Annual Southern SAWG Conference
January 2011
Wow, what a lineup! The announcement has already been sent.
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Southern SAWG Board of Directors Opportunity
The Southern SAWG Board of Directors is accepting applications for consideration of Board appointment. We would like to appoint one or two additional Board members to help strengthen, grow, guide, and support the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group in achieving our mission. The term for this appointment will be from March 2011 to March 2014.
Southern SAWG is a highly respected primary force in the creation of a sustainable food and agriculture system in the South and nationally. Members of the Southern SAWG Board of Directors hold an influential position in this movement. The honor and privilege of serving on the board are accompanied by appropriate responsibilities that enable Southern SAWG to continue to mature and contribute powerfully to a more sustainable society.
Responsibilities include long-range and strategic planning, goal setting, prioritizing and evaluating activities, financial oversight, funding development, and setting Southern SAWG policy and program direction. .
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and two professional references to Southern SAWG Info by October 30, 2010. The letter should include what you are interested in contributing to the Board, a summary of your skills and experience as relevant to a Southern SAWG Board appointment, and your history and current involvement with SSAWG. Southern SAWG is interested in a full-range of diverse applicants and will not discriminate. |
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Community Food Security Coalition Conference
Special One-Day Course
Food Safety and Liability Insurance Issues for Marketing to Institutions
October 16, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for a daylong course detailing the findings of a CFSC project funded by USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) regarding food safety and liability insurance barriers and possible solutions for producers marketing to local schools, colleges, and other institutions. Attendees will increase their knowledge of food safety standards developed by organizations representing limited resource farmers and learn what is happening at the national level around food safety policies.Attendees will leave with strategies for assisting farmers in their region in developing supportive structures and collaborative solutions for meeting food safety and liability insurance requirements. Join CFSC and RMA project partners (Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project) in exploring and strategizing creative methods for supporting farmers in addressing these challenging issues.
Featured speakers include Steve Warshawer, Wallace Center/National Good Food Network; David Runsten, Community Alliance with Family Farmers; Cheryl Wixson with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; Jennifer Hashley with New Entry Sustainable Farming Project; Glyen Holmes, New North Florida Cooperative; Vonda Richardson, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Programs; and Christy Cook, Sustainability Support Sodexo. |
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Local Food Institute
October 13-14, 2010 | Asheville, North Carolina
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
This two-day program is designed to share information and strategies on ASAP's innovative approach to creating environments where local food economies thrive.
On Day One: Learn proven steps from leading experts, community leaders, and practioners through guided instruction, panel discussions, and networking.
On Day Two: Visit local farms and businesses that illustrate how entrepreneurs are successfully accessing local markets.
Who: Registration is open to interested individuals and organizations.
When: October 13-14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. both days
Where: Asheville, NC
Cost: The cost of registration covers all Institute activities, lunch for both days,
and a resource notebook. Space is limited so register early!
How: For more information and to register go to http://www.asapconnections.org/localfoodinstitute.html and fill out our registration form or call Allison at 828-236-1282. |
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USDA - NIFA 
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
Application deadline: November 17, 2010
This program provides support to community-based food projects and planning projects to assess the food security needs and plan long-term solutions to help ensure food security in communities.
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/communityfoodprojects.cfm |
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Horticulture Industries Show Conference
January 14-15, 2011
Fort Smith, AR
4 Season Farming: Meeting the Demand for Locally Grown Specialty Crops Year Round "4 Season Farming: Meeting the Demand for Locally Grown Specialty Crops Year Round" is the theme for the 31st Arkansas and Oklahoma Horticulture Industries Show Conference. Paul and Alison Wiediger, Au Naturel Farm are the keynote speakers for the 2011 Conference. This year there will be sustainable farming videos playing throughout the day. |
November 8-10, 2010
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hands-on workshops, farm visits, trade show, and so much more....
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) was formed in 1988 by Allan Armitage and Judy Laushman at the University of Georgia, in response to the need for uniting and educating field and greenhouse cut flower growers. The ASCFG currently has 600 members in 47 states, 6 Canadian provinces, South America, New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain.
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 Southern SARE invites established agricultural systems research teams to apply for the first round of Large Systems Grants. Aptly named, Large Systems Grants are robust awards--$100,000 per year over multiple three-year cycles-intended for interdisciplinary teams already successfully researching a particular agricultural system. If the teams continue to produce solid research results, the grants can be renewed.
"If we are serious about supporting strong systems research programs, we have to find innovative ways to fund these programs over time," says Southern SARE director Jeff Jordan. "Systems research is difficult and complex, but, ultimately it will produce more complete and useful information that will improve the sustainability of agriculture."
Proposals for the Large Systems Grants will be accepted until November 1. Grants will be awarded February, 2011. The Calls for Proposals can be obtained at http://www.southernsare.uga.edu/currentcalls/LargeSystems.doc |
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