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Upcoming Whole Farm Workshops at MFAI

by Shannah Schmitt on May 15, 2012

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More new workshops have been added to the Whole Farm Workshop Series!!! Check them out…

Spring Prep Day – May 19th

by Shannah Schmitt on May 15, 2012

The Spring Prep Day at the Zinniker Family Farm is scheduled for May 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. We are hoping for a nice, warm day for the event to take place.  If it is actually raining the rain date will be May 26th. Dandelions will not be picked on this day, therefore, it was decided to [...]

BIODYNAMIC PREP DAY ~ MAY 5, 2012, Viroqua WI

by Shannah Schmitt on April 17, 2012

You are invited to join the Viroqua Biodynamic Group and learn more about biodynamic preparations. The group will meet to dig up the biodynamic preparations that were buried last Fall.

Prairie Challenge Mud Run – August 4th

by Shannah Schmitt on March 27, 2012

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Gather your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers for the PRAIRIE CHALLENGE MUD RUN Saturday, August 4, 2012, Milton, Wisconsin. Register today to take the Prairie Challenge! …

Community and Regional Food Systems Webinar 3/20/12

by Margaret Krome on March 14, 2012

Get an update March 20th, 12-1 pm, on what’s going on with the annual federal appropriations process and 2012 Farm Bill, and find out how you can make your voice heard.

Grazing Winter Seminar – March 21, 2012

by admin on February 21, 2012

The Walworth County Grazing Winter Seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Randy’s Restaurant & Funhunters Brewery, Whitewater WI.  For a detailed brochure and registration information, click here.  

10th Annual Local Farmer Open House

by Smaranda Andrews on February 6, 2012

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Saturday, March 17th at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Located at the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park.

Know your farmer. Know your food. Once a year, farmers gather at the Open House where you can meet them and learn more about their sustainable growing practices and what they have for sale. This is a free event.

NCRBDG Winter Gathering 2012, Jan. 27-29

by Shannah Schmitt on January 9, 2012

Biodynamics is a cultural movement, as well as a farming practice and we want to build the social connections between people around Biodynamics. This year we are again focusing on getting to know each other on a social level. How do we continue to support one another in our Biodynamic work is a question we carry into this gathering. Large farmers to home gardeners and consumers are all encouraged to attend.

2012 Southern Wisconsin Vegetable Workshop, Feb.7 2012

by Shannah Schmitt on December 20, 2011

Production and Marketing for Organic and Conventional Growers The second annual Southern Wisconsin Vegetable Workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.  The workshop will feature sesssions on crop production methods, weed control, safe handling practices and a variety of marketing opportunities.  Presentations will feature area farmers, [...]

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“Free” Christmas Piano Concert ~ Dec. 17, 7 p.m.

by Shannah Schmitt on December 9, 2011

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, East Troy WI, cordially invites you to a
“Free” Christmas Piano Concert December 17th, 2011 at 7.00 pm.

For those interested in local food systems, interested in Farm to School programs, or those who just like inspiring presentations and good food, there are two not-to-miss summits coming up!

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Waldorf Winter Festival Saturday, Dec. 10th!

by Shannah Schmitt on December 5, 2011

The Madison Waldorf School will hold its annual Waldorf Winter Festival on Saturday, December 10th, 11am – 4 pm, with wholesome food, games, crafts, live music, storytelling and activities that incorporate the warmth and artistic quality of the winter holidays. One highlight of the festival is our Winter Magic Room, where assistants help children shop [...]