Upcoming Events
American Farmland Trust is hosting Women for the Land Learning Circles across the nation!
At Learning Circles, women in agriculture gather to hear from each other and agricultural resource providers in their local communities. To gain insight into the learning circle model, click here to listen to a few testimonials from women learning circle participants. Information is shared on practices and programs that support soil health, water quality, climate resilience, farm viability, and/or legacy planning. These learning circles are free to attend.
Scroll down to register for an event in your area!
–NEW YORK–
WHAT: Chainsaw & Tractor Safety Learning Circle
WHEN: Tuesday, October 17th | 12:00 – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Fire Creek Farms | 3450 Plank Rd, Livonia, NY 14487
DESCRIPTION: For anyone who identifies as a woman interested in agriculture, we invite you to join the Women for the Land Community for a workshop on chainsaw and tractor safety. Andrea Robarge, founder of the Axe Women Loggers of Maine, and Christina Day, Agriculture Safety Educator with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health will lead us in discussions and demonstrations on chainsaw and tractor safety, respectively.
We will meet at Fire Creek Farms, share lunch together, and observe demonstrations on how to operate chainsaws and tractors safely. This event is free and open to all.
REGISTER HERE
–WASHINGTON–
WHAT: Land and Market Access
WHEN: October 4th | 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Flynn Farms, Everson, WA
WHO: Military Veteran Women in Agriculture, open to all women and non-binary farmers.
DESCRIPTION: Join the American Farmland Trust, Cloud Mountain Farm, and Flynn Farms for a day of learning and community building. Claudia Gutierrez of High Desert hogs will share her experiences in using livestock to improve the land.
SPACE IS LIMITED