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SUMMARY:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops
DESCRIPTION:Principles\, Protocols\, and Practices for Growing High Quality Crops \nA Two-Day Workshop \nFor Farmers\, Urban Growers\, and Community Gardeners \nBenefits: \n\nImproved Pest and Disease Resistance\n Better Tolerance of Extreme Weather Conditions\n Ability to Improve Your Yield by helping Plants at their Critical Points of Influence\n Ability to measure the nutrient value of the crops you are growing using a refractometer\n\nLearn from a lifelong farmer’s understanding and first hand experiences utilizing a Biological Approach to crop production.  Dan Kittredge\, Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) & the Real Food Campaign\, will present a 2-session Workshop on High Bionutrient Crop Production. \nNovember 1 & 2\, 2014 \n9:30am – 4:30 pm \nGarfield Park Conservatory \n300 N. Central Park Avenue – Community Classroom \nChicago\, IL 60624 \nCost: $150.00\, with Scholarship funds available for Farmers. \nRegister: Two Options – Online or Mail-In Registration found on the Workshops page of the BFA website (http://www.bionutrient.org/workshops) \nFor Scholarship information\, please contact Gary Neves\, Course Administrator\, Cell:  774-573-6804\, gary@bionutrient.org \nThe High Bionutrient Crop Production workshops are designed to inform and support participants to grasp and apply innovative and reliable principles and practices for producing more nutritious food crops that lead to healthier lives. The learning focus of the series includes soil biology\, mineralogy and energy dynamics. At the same time\, we intend to establish a relational infrastructure among growers that will provide the basis for increasing collaboration between them\, and also with the businesses and organizations that supply their needs and buy their products. \nEach session consists of a classroom-style discussion and hands-on demonstration and practice. Those participants who provide their email will also receive periodic e-newsletters to supplement the workshop presentations. Registrants will be expected to procure their own soil tests as desired\, and instruction for interpreting those will be covered during the workshop. \nFor Event Information:  please contact Dr. Shemuel Israel\, Co-leader of the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association and President of the North Lawndale Greening Committee – cell: 773-332-7887; or Annamaria Leon\, Director\, Education & Community Outreach cell: 414-339-5537\, or email at nlgreeningcommittee@gmail.com. \nHosted by the Chicago Chapter of the Bionutrient Food Association\, the North Lawndale Greening Committee\, and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/principles-protocols-and-practices-for-growing-high-quality-crops/
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:Basic Backyard Chicken Care
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Angelic Organics Learning Center and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff\, who calls it “the Cadillac of backyard chicken workshops.”  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/basic-backyard-chicken-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:Chicken Butchery
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of butchering chickens at home. We’ll walk you through all the steps\, from slaughter to dressing out. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the butchering process. Class also includes an overview of chicken care\, housing and feeding. Course fee includes a frozen soup chicken (from a USDA-inspected facility) to take home. \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicken-butchery/
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SUMMARY:AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
DESCRIPTION:Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm \nLoyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, Seminar Room 123/124 \nThe night will include: \n\nPresentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city\, including:\n\nChris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture\nDavid Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol\nJohn Taylor on urban plant varieties\nKellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey\n\n\nTours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program\nCommunity Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10\nCommunity Potluck-Please bring a dish to share\, or if you don’t feel like cooking\, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe\, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/aua-fall-gathering-cultivating-knowledge/
LOCATION:Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability\, 6349 Kenmore Ave.\, Chicago \, IL\, 60660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Chicken Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Developed and taught by Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consultant Jen Murtoff\, the workshop will cover prevention\, basic troubleshooting\, and care for common chicken health issues and injuries. \nPlease note that this is an advanced workshop for chicken keepers who are already experienced in basic care\, and who want to advance their knowledge and skills.  \nRegistration
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-chicken-health-care/
LOCATION:Irving Park United Methodist Church\, 3801 N Keeler Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Envisioning a Green World Transformed
DESCRIPTION:Presentations\, demonstrations\, and interactive exhibits will help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the many ways you can carry out an eco-friendly lifestyle in Chicago. Learn about local ventures in urban farming\, sustainable fashion\, DIY products\, zero waste initiatives\, responsible travel\, health & well being\, and community advocacy. Discover how these initiatives are possible and collect inside tips from industry leaders. Walk away with the resources to transform your lifestyle\, and opportunities to take action in Chicago. \nBuy tickets here. \nOrganic\, vegan\, and vegetarian lunch options are included. Student discounts available.
URL:https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/envisioning-a-green-world-transformed/
LOCATION:Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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