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SUMMARY:Youth Livestock Agent and Volunteer Leader Training — Program Overview
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThis training series helps Extension agents and volunteer leaders build knowledge for supporting youth livestock programs at any experience level. \nSchedule and location\nThe first Zoom session runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026\, and introduces the Youth Livestock Program. Later sessions address showing livestock and additional opportunities before an in-person hands-on training in March. \nRegistration and planning\nUse the official registration link for access information and confirm any prerequisites or fee. The organizer provides an overview and flyer for participants who want the full series schedule. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/youth-livestock-agent-and-volunteer-leader-training-program-overview/
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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Farm to Table Conference
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Virginia Farm to Table Conference brings farmers\, buyers\, educators\, planners\, chefs and food-system practitioners together around resilient farms and healthy foods. \nSchedule and location\nThe conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern on December 8 and 9\, 2026\, at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave. Topics include regenerative agriculture\, soil health\, heritage grains\, regional value chains\, orchards\, vineyards and health in food systems. \nRegistration and planning\nRegistration costs $45 per day and closes at noon December 4. A separate Tuesday evening networking event costs $20. Review the course page for day-by-day options and any continuing-education updates. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/2026-virginia-farm-to-table-conference/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Workforce Center\, One College Lane\, Weyers Cave\, VA\, 24486
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Northeast SARE Farmer Grant — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nNortheast SARE Farmer Grants support farmer-led research and education projects using experiments\, surveys\, prototypes\, demonstrations or related methods. \nSchedule and location\nProposals are due by 4 p.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026. Awards may reach $50\,000 depending on project complexity. West Virginia is one of the eligible states. \nRegistration and planning\nApplicants must identify a technical adviser who provides relevant non-farming expertise. Review the current call before drafting\, build a realistic research and outreach plan and leave time for the online submission. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/northeast-sare-farmer-grant-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Virginia Farm to Table Evening Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:What to expect\nThe Virginia Farm to Table Conference includes an optional evening networking event with a brief presentation by the Common Grain Alliance and Virginia Heritage Grains Project. \nSchedule and location\nThe event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern on December 8\, 2026\, at The Granary at Valley Pike Farm Market in Weyers Cave. \nRegistration and planning\nThe $20 networking registration is separate from conference-day registration. The conference registration deadline is noon December 4. Confirm whether a conference registration is required before purchasing the evening option. Check the official source before traveling because organizers may update capacity\, access instructions or program details. \nOfficial information and registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/virginia-farm-to-table-evening-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Granary at Valley Pike Farm Market\, 3494 Lee Highway\, Weyers Cave\, VA\, 24486
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