Minnesota Organic Conference 2022
Starts:
Thu, 01/6/2022 - 3:00 pm
Ends:
Fri, 01/7/2022 - 4:00 pm
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In 2022, the Minnesota Organic Conference is going virtual with an exciting new format -- three key sessions along with a variety of breakouts and discussions.
Join us from the comfort of your home and enjoy keynotes by:
Dan Barber, award-winning chef and author of "The Third Plate"
Dr. Kris Nichols, soil microbiologist featured in the documentary "Kiss the Ground"
Laurie Demeritt, Hartman Group CEO
*Bonus - watch "Kiss the Ground" as part of your conference registration.
Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/moc for more details.
Curso de capacitación virtual para agricultores – Virtual, Spanish FSMA Grower Training
Starts:
Sat, 02/12/2022 - 9:00 am
Ends:
Sat, 02/12/2022 - 1:30 pm
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This is a two-day (02/12/22 & 02/19/22) Spanish-language Produce Safety Rule Grower Training.
Este curso se realizará el 12 y el 19 de febrero del 2022, de 9a.m. - 1:30 p.m. hora central, ambos sábados. Este curso es para productores de frutas y vegetales interesados en aprender sobre la Norma de inocuidad de los productos agrícolas frescos de la ley de Modernización en la Inocuidad de Alimentos (o FSMA) y las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (BPA). Los temas del curso incluyen -
- Fuentes de contaminación en la granja y microorganismos de preocupación
- Requisitos de la norma de inocuidad de los productos agrícolas frescos de FSMA
- Métodos prácticos para minimizar los riesgos de contaminación en la granja
- Salud e higiene de los trabajadores; manejo de agua de uso agrícola y de mejoradores de suelo
El curso es gratis e incluye el manual del curso y la constancia de finalización de la capacitación. Para obtener dicha constancia se deberá estar presente durante los dos días del curso y tener el manual con usted.
Cada participante necesitará tener conectividad a Internet con suficiente velocidad y consistencia para participar plenamente por Zoom, y audio y video para que pueda escuchar, ver, y hablar con los instructores. Los participantes serán monitoreados visualmente durante todo el curso para asegurar que estén presentes y atentos.
Clean Fuel Standard Virtual Public Session
Starts:
Thu, 01/20/2022 - 5:30 pm
Ends:
Thu, 01/20/2022 - 7:00 pm
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a public session to explore ways to reduce the impacts of climate change through a Minnesota Clean Fuel Standard (CFS).
In October 2021, the Walz administration directed state agencies to determine if and how Minnesota should move forward with a CFS.
MnDOT and the MDA are engaging stakeholders and listening to the public as a key part of that process. The state’s goals through this process including identifying action steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, create new jobs, attract new economic investments, and reduce air and water pollution in both urban and rural communities.
For more information about a Clean Fuel Standard and links to access the public meetings, visit MnDOT’s website.
MnDOT Contact: Julie Bartkey
Cell: 612-263-2019
Julie.Bartkey@state.mn.us
Pesticides are one of many tools available for effective protection of crops from weeds, insects and diseases.
Farm Safety Event: Albany
Starts:
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 8:15 am
Ends:
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 1:00 pm
Location:
Albany Area High School30 Forest Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
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With fieldwork in full gear, it's a good time to think about farm safety and health. Join multiple Stearns County fire agencies for live demonstrations and information on safety and wellness in the agricultural industry. Demonstrations start at 8:30 am, presentations follow at 10:15 am, and a free lunch is served at noon.
