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10:00am CDT

2nd Breakout Session: Urban Agriculture

Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

This "Small Scale and Micro Farming" session will offer attendees clear and concise information about smaller farming practices. Beginning with clear definitions, participants will gain insight into what distinguishes small-scale farming from micro-farming. A brief historical overview contextualizes the significance of these farming methods, highlighting their enduring importance. Delving into the why, the session will underscore the critical role small-scale and micro-farming play in sustainable agriculture and local food systems. Benefits, including enhanced community engagement and environmental stewardship, are underscored alongside effective pest and disease control strategies. While acknowledging challenges like limited scalability, the session will emphasize numerous advantages, including diversified income streams and resilient food production. Participants will gain practical knowledge on cultivating various cash crops and livestock suited for small-scale operations alongside innovative income-generating opportunities. Finally, the session peers into the future, envisioning an increasingly pivotal role for small-scale and micro-farming in shaping resilient and sustainable agricultural landscapes.

Speakers

Amanda Blount

Farming Educator/Micro-Farmer, Plough Monday Farm

Amanda Blount is a retired Army veteran and retired DOD employee with a deep-rooted passion for micro-farming, urban farming, sustainable living, and locally sourced food. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to grant writing, funding, filming, and sustainable agriculture... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Location: Osage BC

Track D: Small-scale Ag Farming Operations

1:00pm CDT

3rd Breakout Session: Ag Technology

Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Location: Osage BC

The story of Taranis begins when four friends decided to use their unique ag backgrounds and technology skillsets to support rural and agricultural communities.Together, they used their knowledge of advanced imaging and AI to deliver insights to advisors and growers on a level that’s never been done before, providing crop scouting that covers more acres with more detail, more quickly.
So, they set out to create the largest library of leaf-level field imagery. They developed models that help pinpoint areas for improvement and identify solutions quickly. And they quickly built a team of passionate people who know more and care more about the future of agriculture.
Taranis: Leading Crop Management Software

Speakers

Taranis Crop Management Software

Taranis

Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Location: Osage BC

Track C: Climate Adaptation and Risk Management

Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference

From $57.03