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Two day seminar on Korean Natural Farming
Milton E. Mcgiffen Jr.
Published on: July 2, 2019

Sponsored by Grow Riverside and Riverside RCD:

Description

Natural Farming is an agriculture methodology promoting the protection of the environment and life. American Natural Farming is an adaptation of Natural Farming for the United States various regions. Natural Farming has been practiced in 30+ countries around the world.

Presenters: Korean Natural Farming Master Cho, Youngsang Cho, and Sunyoung Cho

Date And Time
Sat, Jul 13, 2019, 8:30 AM –
Sun, Jul 14, 2019, 5:00 PM PDT

Location

Riverside Resource Conservation District
4500 Glenwood Dr Bldg F, Riverside, CA 92501

About the Intensive Program

Join three generations of the Cho family for a two-day natural farming intensive featuring the founders of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM, the pioneer in Ultra-Low-Cost Organic Farming. Learn how KNF and JADAM work synergistically together directly from the founders of the two disciplines.

This is only the second time that Master Cho and his son Youngsang Cho have taught together. And this is the first time that they will be in the Pacific Northwest teaching their craft.

Over the two days of the event, the attendees will learn directly from these masters along with their disciples.

TICKETS
Early Bird (May 1 - May 31 )
$125.00 Two-Day Pass (Limited)
$ 75.00 One-Day Pass (Limited)
General Admission (June 1st - Event)
$160.00 Two-Day Pass
$ 90.00 One-Day Pass
Group Discount 5 people+ (25% discount)

AGENDA
Day 1
Master Han Kyu Cho

  • Basics of Korean Natural Farming
  • Nutritional Cycle
  • Management of compost and cultivation
  • Practical use of Korean Natural Farming
  • Success stories of using Korean Natural Farming
  • General Q & A

Day 2
Youngsang Cho

  • Core technology of high yield organic agriculture
  • Ultra easy way of cultivation and use of microorganisms
  • Necessities & essentials of natural pesticides
  • Manufacture and use of JADAM herbal solution (JHS)
  • Practice of natural pesticide production, microbial cultivation, JADAM wetting agent (JWA)​​​​​​
  • General Q & A

EVENT DETAILS

  • ​Healthy lunch provided​​​​
  • ​​​​​Bring your own water bottle or beverage​​​​​​
  • Tickets are non-refundable

Event Contact: info@americannaturalfarming.com

 

 
Focus Area: Agriculture
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture
Tags: Korean Natural Farming (1), organic agriculture (1)
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NRCS Webinar on biochar
Milton E. Mcgiffen Jr.
Published on: May 25, 2019

This should be interesting. Many have wanted NRCS to makebiochar more prominent in their recommendations on soil health, etc. On June 12 they will be doing a  webinar 

Biochar Formulation as a Soil Amendment in the Agricultural, Forestry, and Environmental Sectors

For more info and to sign up:  http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/biochar-formulation-as-a-soil-amendment-in-the-agricultural-forestry-and-environmental-sectors?sr=wp~mkt-whenPub

Focus Areas:
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Yard & Garden
Tags: biochar (36), carbon sequestration (9), soil health (5)
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Climate Resilient Agriculture Symposium in San Diego County
Milton E. Mcgiffen Jr.
Published on: May 9, 2019

California (CDFA) has a Climate Smart Agriculture initiative. They have several funding programs and new people. And local governments need to develop a Climate Action Plan.

 

Want to know more? There is an all-day workshop in San Marcos: https://ucanr.edu/sites/Climate_Resilient_Agriculture/Registration/

At $20 including meals it is a real bargain. The director of UC's Ag Issues Center, Dan Sumner, is the keynote speaker. I particularly look forward to the session "Case Studies and Available Resources/Support"

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UC ANR Climate Smart Farming and Climate Change Working Group
Milton E. Mcgiffen Jr.
Published on: April 23, 2019

University of California collaborates with CDFA on the Climate-Smart Farming program. Our commitment includes several farm advisors at locations across the state, and provides support to farmers who want to adapt to the impending change in climate and do what they can to mitigate. 

 

A summary of their programs can be found at: https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/18328-uc-cooperative-extension-ramps-up-its-climate-change-response

Focus Areas:
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate (1), Climate Change (5), Climate Smart Agriculture (3)
Comments: 0
Carbon World Conference is in downtown LA
Milton E. Mcgiffen Jr.
Published on: April 23, 2019

North American Carbon World (NACW) is in downtown Los Angeles from April 24-26. The conference aims to bring together a wide range of participants from government to business to talk about carbon markets and climate policy.

 

For more details see: https://www.nacwconference.com/

 

 

Focus Areas:
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources
Tags: biochar (36), carbon markets (3), carbon pricing (3), carbon sequestration (9), Climate Change (5), Climate Smart Agriculture (3)
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