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SUMMARY:Woods and Wildlife Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Forestry and Wildlife Education in Oak Ridge\nUT AgResearch and UT Extension will hold a Woods and Wildlife Field Day on October 22. The event will be held at the Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center and UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Eastern at the UT Arboretum Auditorium\, 901 S. Illinois Avenue. \nThe event is part of UT AgResearch’s statewide field day program. It offers landowners\, farmers\, and other participants a chance to learn about current university research. They can also talk directly with faculty and staff. Woods and Wildlife programs focus on managing forestland\, wildlife habitat\, and natural resources. The field day is particularly relevant to Appalachian Highlands landowners. They manage wooded acreage alongside farms\, pasture\, or other working lands. \n\n\n2026 Agenda Still to Come\nUT AgResearch confirmed October 22 as the date for Oak Ridge and an 8 a.m. start. Therefore\, delay presentation topics until the full program is issued. Also delay tours\, fees\, and end time. \nPrevious Woods and Wildlife field days mixed classroom or auditorium presentations with field stops. These stops let participants see research and management practices in the landscape. UT’s 2026 agenda should move beyond these earlier programs\, though they provide useful context. \nA Resource for Woodland Owners\nWoodland management decisions can affect timber value\, wildlife habitat\, recreation\, invasive-species pressure\, forest health\, and the long-term condition of family land. Field days can help landowners learn what university researchers are studying and identify Extension or natural-resource professionals who may be able to assist with questions on their own property. \nThe UT Arboretum is part of the Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center and serves as an outdoor research and education site. Its Oak Ridge location makes the October program accessible to many landowners in East Tennessee and the wider Appalachian Highlands. \nParticipants should check UT AgResearch’s official field day listing as October 22 approaches for the final agenda\, registration instructions\, cost information\, and ending time. The university will update the AHF Education Calendar if it releases additional details. \nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\nTime: 8 a.m. Eastern\nLocation: Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center — UT Arboretum Auditorium\nAddress: 901 S. Illinois Ave.\, Oak Ridge\, TN 37830\nOrganizer: UT AgResearch and UT Extension\nDetailed agenda: Pending\nRegistration information: Pending \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/woods-and-wildlife-field-day/
LOCATION:UT Arboretum Auditorium\, 901 S. Illinois Avenue\, Oak Ridge\, TN\, 37830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Field Days
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SUMMARY:Mills River Pesticide Safety School: Day Two — Category Training and Exams
DESCRIPTION:About this school day\nDay two includes Ornamentals and Turf category instruction from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern\, followed by a break before state examinations from 1 to 5 p.m. Private/Farmers applicants do not attend morning category training; they return for the examination period. The calendar’s overall day-two span includes that midday break. Review the school’s emails to confirm which portions apply to you and how to register for the relevant exams. \nPrepare for the correct category\nNC State Extension’s Mills River Pesticide Safety School takes place Oct. 21–22\, 2026\, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC 28759. The school offers core instruction and category training for Ornamentals and Turf and Private/Farmers applicants. Organizers advise participants to purchase and read the appropriate manuals before class and bring them to the school. Registration\, manuals and certification examinations involve separate arrangements; review the official instructions for your category. \nKeep training and examinations distinct\nThe school’s public page says the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services administers exams on Oct. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. Exam fees are separate from school registration and are paid to the inspector at the exam location. Registrants should receive a reminder with the agenda and another time-sensitive email containing an exam registration link and special code. Check both messages and follow their instructions. Do not assume that signing up for instruction completes every examination step. Ask the program team about fees\, eligibility and any materials you need before traveling. The course is scheduled in person and requires sufficient registration to proceed\, according to the watch announcement. Confirm that it is going ahead before making final travel arrangements. Completing training does not itself establish that a participant has passed an examination or received a license. Keep your school registration\, manual order and examination instructions together so you can check each step. If a confirmation is missing\, contact the program before the school rather than waiting until arrival. \nOfficial event information | Registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/mills-river-pesticide-safety-school-day-two-category-training-and-exams/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Education,Educational
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SUMMARY:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #1: Extension Weed Science Update
DESCRIPTION:Fall Crop Protection Webinar #1\nThe Extension Weed Science Update session of the University of Kentucky Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series will be held online from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Marcelo Zimmer of University of Kentucky Extension Weed Science will present the session. \nThe University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture\, Food and Environment and the Grain Crops Pest Management Group are presenting the 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series. The five-part online series focuses on agronomic crops and integrated pest management and is open to farmers\, Extension agents\, crop consultants\, industry professionals and others. \nEach session runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Participants must register online and select the webinar dates they want to attend. Certified crop advisers can earn one Integrated Pest Management continuing-education unit for each webinar\, for a possible five CEUs across the full series. Kentucky pesticide applicator credits are pending. \nPart of a Five-Week Series\nThe series runs on consecutive Thursdays from October 22 through November 19. Farmers can register for individual sessions or multiple dates through the official University of Kentucky event page.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/fall-crop-protection-webinar-1-extension-weed-science-update/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Fall Crop Protection: Biology and Management of Johnsongrass
DESCRIPTION:About this webinar\nMarcelo Zimmer will present Biology and Management of Johnsongrass Oct 22\, 2026 as part of the Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series. The announced presentation addresses Johnsongrass in row crops\, forages and roadsides. Consider where it occurs on your operation and what you want to clarify about management before joining. A short description of the setting can help you frame questions. This is optional preparation\, not a request to submit a weed sample or a promise of a field-specific herbicide recommendation. \nA regional crop protection series\nThe University of Kentucky Grain Crops Pest Management group is presenting five one-hour fall webinars on consecutive Thursdays from Oct. 22 through Nov. 19\, 2026. Every meeting runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern\, or 9 to 10 a.m. Central. Farmers\, crop consultants\, Extension agents\, industry professionals and other interested participants can join\, including people who live or work outside Kentucky. Each meeting has its own topic and calendar entry. Reserve the dates that fit your learning needs and check the confirmation for each one. A question that remains unanswered during a session can become a useful follow-up with your local Extension office. \nRegister and check credit requirements\nSelect the desired dates on the university’s Zoom registration page and provide your name and email address. The confirmation will identify the dates selected. To add a session before it airs\, return to the registration page and select that date. The current announcement says certified crop advisers can earn one Integrated Pest Management continuing education unit per webinar\, potentially five for the full series. Kentucky pesticide applicator credits remain pending in the published notice. Confirm current approval and participation requirements before relying on a session for a particular credential. Contact UK Extension associate Jason Travis at 859-562-2569 with questions. Test your online connection before the morning meeting and keep the confirmation available. Afterward\, retain any attendance documentation and the resource names you want to consult. These steps help organize follow-up but do not replace the organizer’s process for receiving credit. \nOfficial event information | Registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/fall-crop-protection-biology-and-management-of-johnsongrass/
LOCATION:Online — Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Educational
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SUMMARY:Small Farm Orientation — Online Option
DESCRIPTION:Start with a farm planning foundation\nVirginia State University Cooperative Extension will offer Small Farm Orientation Oct. 22\, 2026\, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern through Microsoft Teams. The program serves people with no farming experience and farmers in their first five years. This calendar entry covers the online option\, which lets participants join without traveling to the in-person meeting in Cambridge\, Maryland. The orientation brings together Ben Dukes\, Malique Middleton and integrated marketing specialist Theresa Nartea. Organizers identify the Small Farm Orientation manual as a resource for the program. \nBring your farm questions\nEarly decisions can shape how a farm develops\, and an orientation offers a place to organize the questions that come with starting out. Before the meeting\, consider writing a short description of what you hope to produce\, the land or facilities you can use and the customers you want to reach. Keep immediate needs separate from ideas that can wait until a later season. For example\, you might need to understand your next planning step before deciding on a major equipment purchase. These suggestions help you prepare for the conversation; they do not represent a promised agenda. Participants can also note which parts of farming feel least familiar and ask how Extension resources might support their learning after the orientation. \nConnect through Microsoft Teams\nInstall Microsoft Teams in advance if your device needs it\, and test your microphone\, speakers and internet connection. Joining early gives you time to resolve access problems before the program begins. Register through the organizer’s event page and follow the instructions in your confirmation for the meeting link. The public listing does not state a registration fee\, so contact the organizer if cost affects your plans. Ben Dukes can answer questions at 804-731-7916 or bdukes@vsu.edu. Ask about obtaining the manual\, any materials you should review beforehand and the format for participant questions. Keep the contact information close at hand on the day of the meeting. Use the online registration option when signing up so the organizer can send the appropriate joining instructions. \nOfficial event information | Register
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/small-farm-orientation-online-option/
LOCATION:Online — Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Build a Cover Crop Plan That Fits the Farm\nFarmers and growers looking to improve soil health can join Cover Crops Your Way\, a two-part workshop scheduled for October 22 and November 14 in Morganton. \nThe program begins with a classroom session from 6 to 8 p.m. October 22 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center\, 130 Ammons Drive. Participants will return November 14 from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on demonstration at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 N.C. 126. Pre-registration is required. \nThe workshop moves from classroom instruction to practical field application. \n\n\nCover Crop Selection\, Soil Testing\, and Establishment\nTopics will include the benefits of cover crops\, different cover crop varieties\, soil testing\, planning\, and establishment. Organizers also plan a cover crop planting demonstration during the field portion of the program. \nThe classroom session will cover different cover crop types and how to use them in production environments. During the November field session\, participants will see how different cover crops are established and gain practical knowledge they can apply to their own operations. \nThat combination may help growers who understand the general benefits of cover crops but need help deciding which species\, planting methods\, or timing make sense for their farms. \nSupporting Healthier Soils\nCover crops can be part of a broader farm-management strategy\, not a one-size-fits-all practice. Producers need to consider their production system\, soil conditions\, planting windows\, and goals when selecting what to grow between cash crops. \nThe workshop aims to help participants develop a cover crop plan rather than simply introducing individual species. \nThe program is being offered through N.C. Cooperative Extension in cooperation with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina\, and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. \nFor Appalachian Highlands vegetable producers\, diversified farms\, market gardeners\, and other growers interested in soil health\, the two-session format provides both instruction and an opportunity to see cover-crop establishment in the field. \nParticipants must register in advance. Burke County Extension can also provide additional information about the sessions. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-1/
LOCATION:N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Classroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start With the Classroom Session\nCover Crops Your Way begins October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center in Morganton. The two-part program is designed to help growers understand how different cover crops can fit their production systems and soil-management goals. \nThe classroom session will cover the benefits of cover crops\, different cover-crop varieties\, soil testing\, equipment and development of a practical cover-crop plan. \nPart One of a Two-Part Workshop\nThe October 22 session prepares participants for a hands-on field demonstration scheduled for November 14 at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. The field session will focus on establishing different cover crops in the field. \nRegistration Required\nThe program is hosted by Burke County N.C. Cooperative Extension with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. Pre-registration is required. Participants can register through the official event listing or contact Burke County Extension at 828-764-9480.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-classroom-workshop/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Classroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start With the Classroom Session\nCover Crops Your Way begins October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center in Morganton. The two-part program is designed to help growers understand how different cover crops can fit their production systems and soil-management goals. \nThe classroom session will cover the benefits of cover crops\, different cover-crop varieties\, soil testing\, equipment and development of a practical cover-crop plan. \nPart One of a Two-Part Workshop\nThe October 22 session prepares participants for a hands-on field demonstration scheduled for November 14 at Oak Hill Community Park & Forest. The field session will focus on establishing different cover crops in the field. \nRegistration Required\nThe program is hosted by Burke County N.C. Cooperative Extension with partners including Burke Soil and Water Conservation District\, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and Empowering Mountain Food Systems. Pre-registration is required. Participants can register through the official event listing or contact Burke County Extension at 828-764-9480.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-classroom-workshop-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops Your Way: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:A two-part approach to cover crops\nCover Crops Your Way will hold its classroom session Oct 22\, 2026 in Morganton\, North Carolina. The classroom meeting will examine cover crop species\, combinations of species and how to fit them into a production setting. Organizers connect the subject with goals such as building organic matter\, reducing erosion\, suppressing weeds and improving nutrient availability. The session gives participants a place to consider the reasoning behind a cover crop choice before attending the separate field demonstration. The workshop series is free\, and advance registration is required. This entry covers one meeting rather than both dates; reserve the other session separately on your calendar. \nPrepare a question about your land\nBefore attending\, consider the goal that matters most in the field you have in mind. You might want to understand a seasonal opening in your rotation\, a soil management concern or the equipment you can use. Write down the crops already grown there and the decision you hope the program will help you investigate. These are optional preparation suggestions\, not a required farm plan or a promise of an individual prescription. Keep the question specific enough to discuss\, and ask which local resources can help you evaluate it afterward. The series announcement describes educational opportunities\, rather than guaranteeing a particular soil or production result for each participant. Use what you learn as a starting point for a plan suited to your own conditions. \nRegister and confirm the meeting site\nThe Oct. 22 classroom session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burke County Extension Center\, 130 Ammons Drive. The Nov. 14 field session runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest\, 820 NC-126. All times are Eastern. Register through the linked Eventbrite page or call 828-764-9480 for assistance. Check your confirmation for attendance arrangements and any supplies the organizer recommends. For the outdoor meeting\, ask about weather plans\, walking conditions and accessibility before traveling. Do not assume both parts use the same address. Review the current announcement before each date\, and keep a way to record the equipment\, resource names and follow-up contacts that are most useful to your farm. \nOfficial event information | Registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/cover-crops-your-way-classroom-session/
LOCATION:Burke County Extension Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC
CATEGORIES:Education,Educational
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