Introduction to Urban and Small Farms: Tools, Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Webinar Details
When:
Nov 4, 2021 12:00 am US/Eastern
Length: 01:26 (hh:mm)
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Presenter(s):
- "(i) Andy Pressman, Northeast Regional Director - National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) & ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program
- (ii) Amanda Littleton, District Manager - Cheshire County (NH) Conservation District "
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Join this webinar to learn about the impacts that tools and equipment use have on small farms, including soil health and farm profitability, and how Conservation Districts can serve a vital role in helping farmers, urban ag producers, foresters, and landowners access tools and equipment that support soil health and other NRCS program initiatives.
The presenter shares experiences from working on his own personal farm and assisting other farmers with designing and operating intensive farm systems and understanding the relationship(s) between scales of production and tool and equipment use. He also showcases some of the specialized hand tools and mechanized equipment being utilized on small farms and in urban agriculture settings.
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