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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T100000
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SUMMARY:Heart of America Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”event-content-column” el_id=”sat-event-column”][vc_single_image image=”21257″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]February 19-20\, 2024 \nLearn the innovative practices that are taking root in modern farming at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference.  \nThis two-day conference is where you’ll witness the power of ‘real farmers\, real success’ firsthand. Delve into the transformative practices of pasture management\, learn the secrets of soil health that underpin profitable farming\, and see how native warm-season grasses and custom grazing can be game-changers for your operation. It’s not just a conference—it’s where the grassroots of farming come to life. \nAbout Heart of America Grazing Conference \nThe Heart of America Grazing Conference is an annual event collaboratively organized by universities\, government\, and industry representatives from Ohio\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, and Missouri. Its aim is to provide the latest grazing insights and resources to livestock producers. While it rotates among these five states\, the conference welcomes anyone interested in becoming a better producer. Attendees can expect discussions on topics like grazing techniques\, cover cropping\, and livestock breeding. This conference is an excellent opportunity for producers to gain valuable insights and network with peers from a broader region. \nAbout Greenacres Foundation \nGreenacres Foundation stands as a beacon of regenerative farming\, just a stone’s throw from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning over 1200 acres\, it’s not only a model of sustainable agriculture but also an educational hub that inspires a new generation of farmers. With its hands-on approach\, Greenacres is dedicated to demonstrating the best practices in agriculture\, education\, and the environment. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Conference Schedule  \nMonday 2/19 \n10:00AM – Registration & Coffee/Pastries \n10:30AM – Michael Cox – Welcome and Introduction to Greenacres \n10:45AM – Dan Glenn\, Deep Grass Graziers Farm – Choosing and developing cattle genetics to suit your needs \n11:45AM – Break \n11:50AM – Monte Bottens\, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer – Farming thousands of row-crop cares and improving margins through cover crops and livestock \n12:50PM – Lunch \n1:30PM – Trudy Ohlde\, Ohlde Family Farm \n2:30PM – 5 Min. Break \n2:35PM – Lyda Garcia\, Ohio State University – How animal handling directly affects meat quality and carcass price \n3:35PM – Break \n3:40PM – Rick Clark\, Farm Green – Farming Green and the Economic Benefits of Regenerative Practices \n4:40PM- Dinner & Panel Discussion with Session Speakers \n6:00PM – End of Day \nTuesday 2/20 \n9:00AM – Registration & Coffee/Pastries \n9:30AM – Rick Clark\, Farm Green – Farming Green and the Economic Benefits of Regenerative Practices \n10:30AM – Break \n10:35AM – Jim Linne\, White Clover Farm\, grass-fed beef farmer and retired gastroenterology physician – Finishing grass-fed beef and the financials of direct to consumer marketing \n11:35AM – Lunch \n12:15PM – Matt Isaacs\, Isaacs Angus Farm; Cattle producer and winner of 2023 Kentucky Forage and Grasslands Council Spokesperson Competition – Grazing lessons from a successful local grazer. \n1:15PM – Break \n1:20PM – Dr. Jason Salchow\, Missouri custom grazier\, veterinarian\, and per-course professor at Missouri State University – How to build a profitable custom grazing operation from scratch to over 600 head \n2:20PM – Break \n2:25PM – Chad Bitler\, Research Director\, Greenacres Foundation – Native Warm Season Grasses can benefit a grazing farm\, provided they are established correctly \n3:25PM – Break \n3:30PM – Max Nova\, COO of NCX – Natural capital programs: a new revenue stream for landowners \n4:00PM – Wrap Up and Thank You – Michael Cox \n4:15PM – End of Day \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Registration includes:  \n\nCoffee and pastries each day\nLunch each day\nDinner on Monday evening\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed.  \nGuests are responsible for their own travel and lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn\, 6288 Tri Ridge Blvd.\, Loveland\, OH 45140. To access this block\, please contact Christina Dunaway\, Director of Sales\, at 513-576-0879. \nSponsorship Information  \nThank you for your interest in sponsoring this conference! Sponsorship packages can be purchased from our ticketing page. Sponsorship includes: \n\nYour logo on a slideshow to run throughout the conference\nVerbal thanks and recognition from speakers throughout the conference\nTable space to display up to two company handouts\nYour logo on the ticketing page\n2 admissions to the conference\n\nPlease call 513-407-5174 with any questions. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thank you to our event sponsors! [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21762″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21829″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21963″ img_size=”146×100″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22023″ img_size=”120×120″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”22083″ img_size=”226×100″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\nPurchase Tickets\nPurchase Tickets\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/heart-of-america-grazing-conference/
LOCATION:Greenacres Arts Center\, 8400 Blome Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cox":MAILTO:mcox@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T123000
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SUMMARY:Maple Day: Lewis Township - Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21839″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1108262″][vc_column_text]Come enjoy the maple season with us! Learn about the process of making maple syrup in the past and the present. We will take a short hike in our sugar bush\, you will be able to try your hand at drilling a tap hole and visit the evaporator as we learn about the process of sap becoming syrup. This program is suitable for school-aged children ages 5 and above. Participants should come dressed for the weather as this program will take place predominately outside. \nBe prepared for uneven terrain and muddy trails. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegister in advance as space is limited\nAdult tickets are available and tickets for children (ages 5-17) are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n$1 per person\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets may be brought to Greenacres\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operating; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times.\nGreenacres Farm Store is open to the public\, located at 8255 Spooky Hollow Road 45242.\n\nVisit our farm store web page for store hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm/farm-store\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Greenacres Education Team at education@green-acres.org or 513-898-3262.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Sale\nGet Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/maple-day-lewis-township/
LOCATION:Greenacres Lewis Township 2\, 7597 State Route 505\, Felicity\, OH\, 45120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T123000
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SUMMARY:Maple Day: Miami Township Clermont County - Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21833″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1108255″][vc_column_text]Only a 10-minute drive from our Indian Hill campus\, Greenacres Miami Township Clermont County is a great place to enjoy the maple season! Learn about the process of making maple syrup in the past and the present. We will take a short hike in our sugar bush\, you will be able to try your hand at drilling a tap hole and visit the evaporator as we learn about the process of sap becoming syrup. This program is suitable for school-aged children ages 5 and above. Participants should come dressed for the weather as this program will take place predominately outside. \nBe prepared for uneven terrain and muddy trails. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegister in advance as space is limited\nAdult tickets are available and tickets for children (ages 5-17) are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n$1 per person\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets may be brought to Greenacres\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operating; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times.\nGreenacres Farm Store is open to the public\, located at 8255 Spooky Hollow Road 45242.\n\nVisit our farm store web page for store hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm/farm-store\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Greenacres Education Team at education@green-acres.org or 513-898-3262.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Sale\nGet Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/maple-day-miami-township-clermont-county/
LOCATION:Greenacres Miami Township Clermont County\, 6040 Price Road\, Milford\, OH\, 45150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
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CREATED:20240104T210326Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Day: Old Church - Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21824″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1108209″][vc_column_text]Come enjoy the maple season with us! Learn about the process of making maple syrup in the past and the present. We will take a short hike in our sugar bush\, you will be able to try your hand at drilling a tap hole and visit the evaporator as we learn about the process of sap becoming syrup. This program is suitable for school-aged children ages 5 and above. Participants should come dressed for the weather as this program will take place predominately outside. \nBe prepared for uneven terrain and muddy trails. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegister in advance as space is limited\nAdult tickets are available and tickets for children (ages 5-17) are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n$1 per person\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets may be brought to Greenacres\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operating; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times.\nGreenacres Farm Store is open to the public\, located at 8255 Spooky Hollow Road 45242.\n\nVisit our farm store web page for store hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm/farm-store\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Greenacres Education Team at education@green-acres.org or 513-898-3262.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Waitlist\nJoin Waitlist\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/maple-day-old-church/
LOCATION:Greenacres Old Church\, 8680 Spooky Hollow Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000
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CREATED:20231204T154545Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21481″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]With the extremely cold weather we experienced last weekend\, we are giving guests another chance to participate in a Winter Bird Hike on Saturday\, January 27th\, from 8 am to 10:30 am. \nGet out and enjoy the sights and sounds of winter! Join us at Greenacres Old Church for a bird hike designed for beginner to intermediate birders. Beginners can learn to identify some common birds. More experienced birders will practice their skills in identifying by sight and sound. We’ll explore a variety of habitats to search for as many common birds as possible and maybe even see something you’ve never seen before. \nRecommended gear: Bring your own binoculars and field guide\, or borrow a pair from Greenacres. \nGeneral Information\n\nRegister in advance (space is limited)\nAdult tickets are available\, and tickets for children (ages 7-17) are only available for purchase with a participating adult\n$1 per person\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and prepare for uneven terrain\nPlease bring a personal water bottle (filled)\nClosed-toed shoes are required; please wear shoes that can get wet and/or dirty and are comfortable for hiking\nNo strollers permitted\nNo pets may be brought to Greenacres\nGreenacres Foundation is privately operating; all guests on the property must be accompanied by a Greenacres representative at all times\nGreenacres Farm Store is open to the public\n\nVisit our farm store web page for store hours and more information: https://green-acres.org/farm/farm-store\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the Greenacres Education team at education@green-acres.org or 513-898-3262.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nTickets On Sale\nGet Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/winter-bird-hike-2024/
LOCATION:Greenacres Old Church\, 8680 Spooky Hollow Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@green-acres.org
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