Updates from Florida SARE - October 2, 2017

Florida SARE Newsletter   October 2, 2017   **NEW items noted in RED**     --News--   Irma Storm Damage? Federal Program Provides Help If your area suffers damage from a natural disaster, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can help. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) relieves imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, wind­storms and hurricanes. Aid may include financial and technical assistance to remove debris from streams, protect destabilized stream banks and establish cover on critically eroding lands and purchase flood plain easements. The process begins when the sponsor requests assistance from a local NRCS office.  Staff visit the site and determine eligibility based on damage, property protected, environmental impacts and economic analysis, then request funding from the NRCS national office. If Congress appropriates funds, the sponsor enters into a cooperative agreement to complete the work. Rescheduled: Bartow, Florida, USDA Farm Bill Programs Meeting USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service  (NRCS) and the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District working group will discuss resource conservation concerns and NRCS programs Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m. with local farmers, ranchers and forestland owners. Location: Polk County Cooperative Extension Service Office-Brenneman Auditorium, 1702 Hwy 17 South (Spessard Holland Parkway) Bartow, FL  33830. Contact: Ed Sheehan at 863-533-2051 Ext 3. http://tinyurl.com/ya3bps5d LAKEWATCH Newsletter http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletter.shtml Assistance Helps Farmers, Ranchers Conserve Natural Resources Deadline for NRCS conservation financial assistance is Nov. 17: http://tinyurl.com/yb853oee September 2017 Small Farm Program Highlights https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/56f2ebfc-5804-4bfd-96fc-779be1607d2b/SMALL_FARM_PROGRAM_HIGHLIGHTS_SEPT_2017.pdf     --SARE News--   Pork production survey seeks producer input and feedback SoutheastPorkProducers_surveylink Cover Crops Boost Yields and Weed Control, National Farmer Survey Says www.SARE.org/2017CoverCropSurvey     --Webinars--   Connecting Health Insurance and Agricultural Viability—Helping farmers and ranchers address health-related risks October 10, 2017 at 1:30-3:30 ET Free - Register online: https://www.hirednag.net/webinars https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/92cae10e-43e8-46a2-95b8-2751263827f7/HIREDnAg_Research_Brief_July_2017.pdf     --Resources & Research--   Establishment and Production Costs for Peach Orchards in Florida More here. Herbicide Residues in Manure, Compost, or Hay More here. Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS) Production Systems More here. Multi-year Study of the High Tunnel Pest Exclusion system for Reducing Insect Pest Outbreaks More here. Study Shows Vegetable Production Increase from Intercropping Study Shows Vegetable Production Increase from Intercropping Guide Helps Producers Applying for Value-Added Grant Program Guide Helps Producers Applying for Value-Added Grant Program Fixed Nitrogen Increase Poses Environmental Threat Fixed Nitrogen Increase Poses Environmental Threat   Report Offers Roadmap for Reducing Antibiotic Use in Livestock Report Offers Roadmap for Reducing Antibiotic Use in Livestock   Organic Production and Season Extension for Blackberries and Raspberries https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=15. Season Extension Techniques for Market Gardeners https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=366   Sustainable Season Extension: Considerations for Design https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=370   Rodale Institute Announces Regenerative Organic Certification A 30-day comment period ends October 12, 2017. Rodale Institute Announces Regenerative Organic Certification   Tests Show Soil from Organic Farms Has More Carbon-Storage Potential Tests Show Soil from Organic Farms Has More Carbon-Storage Potential   High Tunnels Boost Yield But Harbor Pests, Says Purdue Study High Tunnels Boost Yield But Harbor Pests, Says Purdue Study   Eggs from Poultry Fed Vegan, Organic Diet Have Lower Environmental Impact Eggs from Poultry Fed Vegan, Organic Diet Have Lower Environmental Impact   Solar Honey Brand Combines Renewable Energy with Pollinator Habitat Solar Honey Brand Combines Renewable Energy with Pollinator Habitat Working With Your Meat Processor https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=567.   Certified Organic Survey Results Show U.S. Organic Sales Up 23% Certified Organic Survey Results Show U.S. Organic Sales Up 23%   California Network Helps Food Hubs Succeed California Network Helps Food Hubs Succeed   Aquaculture Week Highlights Benefits, Opportunities Aquaculture Week Highlights Benefits, Opportunities Pawpaw - A 'Tropical' Fruit for Temperate Climates https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=9.     --Conferences & Workshops--   Garden Educator Training Series October 12, 2017 November 9, 2017 December 14, 2017 Various Locations in Pinellas County This is a free series and open to the public.  https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/d9423d07-a712-49fc-a62d-5d97b657a327/GETS_Save_Date.pdf Understanding Florida Cottage Food Law October 4, 2017 in West Palm Beach, FL https://cottage2017.eventbrite.com Build Your Own Farm's Food Safety Manual October 5, 2017 in Crestview, FL More information and registration see here. October 11, 2017 in Fort Pierce, FL More information and registration here   Art, Garden, and Farm Family Festival October 7, 2017 in Quincy, FL Free and open to the community! http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/art-and-garden/ Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training October 9, 2017 in Wauchula, FL  More information and registration here. Transplants: Getting a Great Head Start October 12, 2017 in Live Oak, FL More information and registration here 4th One Night in the Tropics October 19, 2017 in Homestead, FL https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/6b327d5b-e09a-4f99-b3aa-f320b28ee0d4/TREC_InviteFlyer_2017.pdf 3-Day IPM Scouting Class for Greenhouse and Nursery Production October 19, 2017 in Apopka, FL October 26, 2017 in Apopka, FL November 2, 2017 in Apopka, FL More information and registration here.   Beekeeping Series - Preparing for Winter and Hive Set-Up October 21, 2017 in Gainesville, FL More information and registration here. Agricultural Drones: Principles and Applications October 22, 2017 in Tampa, FL https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/40e6fae7-8aaf-4e47-b5bd-45e4b2b6afa5/Flyer_workshop_AgriculturalDrones.pdf 32nd Annual Tomato Disease Workshop October 23-25, 2017 in Balm/Wimauma, FL https://32ndtomatodiseaseworkshop.eventbrite.com Allison Acres - Exceptional Organic Blueberries October 26, 2017 in Pinetta, FL Register here! Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training October 26, 2017 in Marianna, FL More information and registration here.   Farm Safety Day October 27, 2017 in Tavares, FL More information and registration here. Seven Days of Local Delights October 30 - November 5, 2017 in Tallahassee, FL More information here.   Canning Under the Cottage Law November 2, 2017 in Bartow, FL More information and registration here. Aquaponics: A Beautiful Production November 4, 2017 in Alachua, FL Visit our On-Farm Workshop Page for more information! Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training November 6, 2017 in Live Oak, FL More information and registration here.   Fruit Crop Management Short Course November 6-7, 2017 in Lake Alfred, FL https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/78f3b5cf-95f7-41ff-8e82-f673cf9e1611/FruitManagementFlyerPrint.pdf 2017 NESAWG Conference November 9-11, 2017 in Baltimore, MD http://nesawg.org/our-work/conference?mc_cid=b79ee4768b&mc_eid=956a9f416d 2017 National Value-Added Agriculture Conference November 14-16, 2017 in Little Rock, AK http://www.agmrc.org/national-value-added-agriculture-conference/  Microgreens 101 November 15, 2017 in Live Oak, FL More information and registration here. Save the Date - IRREC 70th Anniversary November 16, 2017 in Fort Pierce, FL UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) invites you to join them for their 70th anniversary celebration (1947-2017). 2017 Lake County Farm Tour  November 17, 2017 in Tavares, FL More information and registration here. Urban Farming and Agritourism November 30, 2017 in Stuart, FL Visit our On-Farm Workshop Page for more information! 2017 Florida Protected Ag and Hydroponics Conference December 5-6, 2017 in Live Oak, FL http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/protected-ag-hydroponics-conference/ 2018 Southern SAWG Conference January 17-20, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN http://www.ssawg.org/january-2018-conference/?utm_source=2018+Conference+Bulletin+Oct+2017&utm_campaign=KitSink17&utm_medium=email Sustainable Water Resources - Shaping our Water Future February 6-7, 2018 in Gainesville, FL http://waterinstitute.ufl.edu/symposium2018/index.asp Our Farms, Our Future Conference The Next 30 Years of Sustainable Agriculture April 3-5, 2018 in St. Louis, MO Watch www.sare.org/our-farms-our-future for more details, or join the SARE Outreach mailing list to receive updates by email. Save the Date - 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference April 26-27. 2018 in Cincinnati, OH Keep an eye on your inbox, our website and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for additional information, coming soon.  2018 National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER 2018) August 26-30, 2018 in New Orleans, LA Check out the conference website for more details.     --Funding Opportunities--   Request for Proposal: FY 2018 Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership Deadline: October 17, 2017 https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/24a0dd05-6be1-4b8c-9ce2-b983b6ea4ecf/ScanJCLRP_FY2018_1.pdf https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/84b723f7-b3ff-488d-bd05-8cc55dc35d42/FY18_JC_LRP_Template_080917.docx Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Grants Program Deadline: October 31, 2017 https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/food-and-agricultural-sciences-national-needs-graduate-and-postgraduate Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) Deadline: October 31, 2017 https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/higher-education-multicultural-scholars-program-msp FSBDC - Export Marketing Plans Deadline: November 15, 2017 https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ba85f52363be7ae0f4e9b10c/files/9eaa24f9-5ae4-4976-8cfa-52ade2da64d6/ExportMarketingPlan_Agribusiness_2017.pdf 2018 Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grants Deadline: November 17, 2017 Call for Proposals 2018 Southern SARE Producer Grants Deadline: November 17, 2017 Call for Proposals Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Deadline: December 4, 2017 https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/community-food-projects-cfp-competitive-grants-program Specialty Crop Research Initiative Request for Pre-Applications Deadline: December 8, 2017 https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/specialty-crop-research-initiative-scri Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Competitive Grant Program Deadline: December 13, 2017 https://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/food-insecurity-nutrition-incentive-fini-grant-program Organic Farming Research Foundation Research Grants Deadline: December 15, 2017 Organic Farming Research Foundation Research 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.     Please contact Kaylene Sattanno with any questions or comments. Kaylene Sattanno Program Assistant Florida SARE Program Center for Sustainable and Organic Food Systems 3025 McCarty Hall D, PO Box 110310, Gainesville, FL 32611 Ph: 352-273-3530; Fax: 352-392-8196 ksattanno@ufl.edu   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this electronic message is confidential and intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this messge is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notifed that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email or any of its components is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please "reply" to the sender.   Copyright © 2017 University of Florida Center for Sustainable and Organic Food Systems, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive newsletter updates from UF's Center for Sustainable and Organic Food Systems (CSOFS) and the Florida Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program. 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