May through October

“Create Abundant Landscapes” Permaculture Classes, Iowa City, IA.

September

7

Planting Fresh Seeds Seminar for women farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Presented by Lisa Kivirist of MOSES Rural Women’s Project. Free. Bridge Between Retreat Center, Denmark WI. Email Lisa for information or to register.

9

Planting Fresh Seeds Seminar for women farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Presented by Lisa Kivirist of MOSES Rural Women’s Project, Northland College and the Ag and Energy Resource Center. Free. Ashland Research Station, Ashland, WI. Email Lisa for information or to register.

10

Cider-Making Day and Farm Tour, Sliwa Meadow Farm, Decorah, IA.

10-12

Go Run Women’s Political Leadership Training, Duluth, MN.

10-12

Growing Power’s National/International Urban and Small Farm Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

29

Planting Fresh Seeds Seminar for women farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Presented by Lisa Kivirist of MOSES Rural Women’s Project, Madison Area CSA Coalition and WI Farmers Union. Free. Willy Street Coop, Madison, WI. Email Lisa for information or to register.

29

Land Access Forum, hosted by Columbia County cooperative extension and The Greenhorns. Chestnut Ridge, NY.

November

1-3

Women in Sustainable Agriculture Conference, sponsored by Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN). Fairlee, VT.

2-4

Environmental author and food activist Lisa Kivirist will speak at Scattergood School and central Iowa (location TBA) about women “eco-preneurs” and how to get started living the greener, saner life you want. Watch the WFAN newsletter for details.

January

29

Women, Food and Agriculture Network Annual Conference, central Iowa location TBA. Save the date!