kirstin bailey, [email protected], 402.870.2390; o Rea Landholm, gerente de marketing y comunicaciones de marca, [email protected] o 402.687.2100 ext. 1025
Lyons, NE - The Center for Rural Affairs will host the second in it’s series of learning circles of women farmers and landowners in eastern Nebraska to provide sustainable farming and conservation education and outreach. Post Harvest Handling and Soil Health will be held at Robinette Farms, Martell, NE on June 18, 2016.
Estos círculos están codirigidos por profesionales agrícolas del Centro de Asuntos Rurales y líderes del sector agrario. Ofrecen formación sobre producción exitosa y sostenible en un clima cambiante.
The first circle held on April 30 saw an impressive turnout with nearly 20 women in attendance.
“We saw a mix of beginning and established farmers, landowners, and those new to management come together to learn about tools and equipment to deal with our changing climate at the last Women's Learning Circle,” commented Kirstin Bailey, Project Organizer with the Center for Rural Affairs. “Everyone had a great time meeting new women farmers and discussing their farms.”
Bailey added, “Whether beginning or established farmers, experienced landowners or new to management, we have seen that women on farms largely share a commitment to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Most raise a combination of specialty crops and small livestock, often with organic practices.”
Según el Centro para Asuntos Rurales, los círculos de aprendizaje son un método importante e innovador para brindar a los participantes el conocimiento, la confianza y el apoyo que necesitan para impulsar el cambio. Además de aprender de expertos, nuestro grupo participará en el aprendizaje entre pares.
Las mujeres participantes son consideradas expertas en su propia producción, tierras de cultivo y necesidades de conservación, y se las anima a hablar sobre sus experiencias y objetivos en lugar de escuchar pasivamente a un profesional en un formato de conferencia tradicional. Este formato fomenta el conocimiento y la confianza.
“We are excited for this next event and can't wait to get together again,” concluded Bailey. “We encourage any woman who is interested in farming or is farming to come and participate.”
Detalles del evento:
Qué: Women Farmer and Landowner Learning Circles: Post Harvest Handling and Soil Health
¿Cuándo? Sábado, junio 18, 2016
De 9 a. M. A 11:30 a. M.
Lugar: Granjas de Robinette
17675 SW 14th, Martell, NE 68404
Tema: Post Harvest Handling and Soil Health; Topics covered include: how to handle produce after it is harvested, storage methods, as well as cover crops and soil preservation techniques
Tras el círculo de aprendizaje, se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros y aperitivos.
Since seating is limited, interested participants are asked to register in advance by June 15 to reserve a space.
