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SUMMARY:Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar\nMay 27  \n11:30AM-1:30PM  \nOften agritourism involves both Form 1040 Schedule C and Schedule F activities as well as some sales and property tax considerations. Join Rob Holcomb and Kevin Burkett for an overview of relevant tax law affecting these operations. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/tax-considerations-for-agri-tourism-operations-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T140000
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SUMMARY:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series\nMay 14-May 15  \n12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14)\, 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15)  \nJoin USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans\, transitioning service members\, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern \n\nUSDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview\nVeterans and the USDA\, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.\nHow to Get Started\, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.\nCredit Worthiness\, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern \n\nValue-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)\, with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.\nEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)\, with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-bfr-veterans-webinar-series/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T143000
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SUMMARY:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series\nMay 14-May 15  \n12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14)\, 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15)  \nJoin USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans\, transitioning service members\, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern \n\nUSDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview\nVeterans and the USDA\, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.\nHow to Get Started\, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.\nCredit Worthiness\, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern \n\nValue-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)\, with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.\nEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)\, with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-bfr-veterans-webinar-series/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250417T120000
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SUMMARY:North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook
DESCRIPTION:North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook\nApril 17  \n11:00AM-12:00PM \nThis is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Dept of Agriculture\, American Association of State Climatologists\, and others) monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and present conditions which include variables such as snowpack\, temperatures\, precipitation\, drought level\, etc… In addition\, potential and current impacts from climate phenomena will be discussed across sectors (agriculture\, water resources\, ecosystems\, etc…). Finally\, we will look at the most recent outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/north-central-u-s-climate-and-drought-summary-and-outlook/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240820T154620Z
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SUMMARY:Yesterday's Phosphorus\, Today's Water Quality Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Outcomes Webinar: Yesterday’s Phosphorus\, Today’s Water Quality: Conservation Insights from the USDA Legacy Phosphorus Assessment Webinar\nAugust 22\, 2024 \n12:00pm-1:00pm \nPhosphorus\, a critical fertilizer nutrient required for crop production\, can trigger unwanted changes to aquatic systems when it ends up in our water bodies. For producers and conservationists\, testing the soil and managing today’s additions of phosphorus in fertilizer and manure is just the first important step. Historical sources of phosphorus accumulate in soils\, wetlands\, and streams. As a result\, today’s water quality may reflect a phosphorus legacy that doesn’t readily respond only to SMART Nutrient Management. Mitigating legacy phosphorus requires targeted conservation in fields\, at the edges of fields\, and in watersheds. This may require new approaches to conservation. \nDr. Peter Kleinman will share recent insights from USDA’s Legacy Phosphorus Assessment Project during our free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. Dr. Kleinman is a Research Leader with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins\, Colorado. He coordinates this collaborative effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and ARS to advance the science\, innovation\, and forecasting of legacy phosphorus mitigation strategies and ultimately support water quality improvements. Findings will be presented from Conservation Effects Assessment Project watersheds within the Chesapeake Bay\, Lake Champlain\, Lake Erie\, Mississippi River\, and Snake River. Producers\, conservationists\, and researchers may use the conservation insights shared during this webinar to strengthen legacy phosphorus mitigation efforts and improve water quality nationwide. \nMicrosoft Teams Information: \nRegistration is not required. Access the webinar via Microsoft Teams shortly before 2:00 p.m. eastern on August 22 by clicking “Join Webinar\,” below. Users on smartphones may need to download Microsoft Teams in advance. \nYou may also join via audio only: \nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 502 499 365# \nJoin Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/yesterdays-phosphorus-todays-water-quality-webinar/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240717T110000
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SUMMARY:Taxes on Grant Awards Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Taxes on Grant Awards Webinar\nJuly 17\, 2024 \n11:00am-12:30pm \nIn most cases\, the funds from USDA grant awards are taxable income. This webinar provides information on the potential effects of grant programs on taxes and discusses offsetting tax deductions from the use of these funds. \nZoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/taxes-on-grant-awards-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20240517T151932Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Outcomes Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Outcomes Webinar Series\nJune 20\, 2024  \n12:00pm-01:00pm  \nOn June 20 at 12:00pm \, Dr. Elissa Olimpi will share findings on the value of pollinator practices applied through voluntary conservation programs including the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program and the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program. This free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar will answer a suite of questions addressed in a recent study conducted by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in collaboration with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project\, including on the effectiveness of these programs in supporting pollinators and strategies to increase benefits. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-outcomes-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240523T140000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Reserve Program Outcomes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Reserve Program Outcomes Webinar\nMay 23\, 2024  \n01:00pm-02:00pm \nSpatial Models of Grassland Quality and Risk of Conversion for Evaluating CRP Enrollment \nPresenter: Kevin W. Barnes\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nAbstract: Grasslands\, especially those on the economic margin\, face mounting threats from agricultural expansion and development. To safeguard these valuable systems\, Grassland CRP offers financial support to protect high-quality grasslands at risk of conversion while allowing sustainable grazing and haying. \nUsing consistent\, transparent\, evidence-based decision-support tools for prioritizing Grassland CRP enrollment can ensure program effectiveness and accountability. \nThis study introduces three innovative spatial models for evaluating candidate parcels: \n\nLand cover classification model identifying potentially undisturbed grasslands\nLandscape-scale predictions of future grassland conversion to cropland or development\nBioindicator metrics of ecosystem health/wildlife benefits\n\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information about webinars and assessments\, visit FSA’s Monitoring\, Assessment\, and Evaluation page. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-reserve-program-outcomes-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20240417T162442Z
CREATED:20240417T162348Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Outcomes Web Series
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Outcomes Web Series: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds\nApril 25  12:00pm-1:00pm \nAs the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years\, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example\, do cover crops provide needed habitat for grassland birds\, a group that has experienced widespread population decline in recent decades? What is the value of cover crop fields to grassland birds during the winter\, spring migration\, and breeding periods compared to cropland fields without cover crops or areas of perennial cover? \nDr. Adam Janke of Iowa State University and Dr. David Buehler of the University of Tennessee will provide answers to these questions and more during our free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. This webinar will share findings from recent studies examining bird use of cover crops in Iowa and Tennessee conducted in partnership with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project. Findings may be used to support on-the-ground cropland management decisions informed by a better understanding of the potential role of cover crops in grassland bird conservation efforts. \nMore Information  \n  \nJoin Meeting Below  \nJoin Teams Meeting  \nYou may also join via audio only: \nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 554 587 395#
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-outcomes-web-series/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20230306T225439Z
CREATED:20230306T183218Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup Deadline
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-reserve-program-crp-general-signup-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20220216T231310Z
CREATED:20220216T231309Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Funding: Climate Smart Commodities (Funding Pool #2)
DESCRIPTION:USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities\, Expanding Markets\, Strengthening Rural America\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers\, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forestry products that use climate-smart practices and include innovative\, cost-effective ways to measure and verify greenhouse gas benefits. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. \n“America’s farmers\, ranchers\, and forest owners are leading the way in implementing climate-smart solutions across their operations\,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Tom Watson in Montana. “Through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities\, USDA will provide targeted funding to meet national and global demand and expand market opportunities for climate-smart commodities to increase the competitive advantage of American producers. We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort\, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters.” \nFor the purposes of this funding opportunity\, a climate-smart commodity is defined as an agricultural commodity that is produced using agricultural (farming\, ranching or forestry) practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon. \nFunding will be provided to partners through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation for pilot projects to provide incentives to producers and landowners to: \n\nImplement climate-smart production practices\, activities\, and systems on working lands.\nMeasure/quantify\, monitor and verify the carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits associated with those practices.\nDevelop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.\n\nHow to Apply\nThe primary applicant must be an entity\, not an individual. A range of public and private entities may apply\, including: \n\nCounty\, city or township governments\nSpecial district governments\nState governments\nSmall businesses\nFor profit organizations other than small businesses\nNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)\nNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)\nNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nPrivate institutions of higher education\, or\nPublic and State-controlled institutions of higher education.\n\nFunding will be provided in two funding pools\, and applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on: \n\nApril 8\, 2022\, for the first funding pool (proposals from $5 million to $100 million)\, and\nMay 27\, 2022\, for the second funding pool (proposals from $250\,000 to $4\,999\,999).\n\nProposals must provide plans to: \n\nPilot implementation of climate-smart agriculture and/or forestry practices on a large-scale\, including meaningful involvement of small and/or historically underserved producers.\nQuantify\, monitor\, report and verify climate results.\nDevelop markets and promote climate-smart commodities generated as a result of project activities.\n\nUSDA is committed to equity in program delivery and is specifically seeking proposals from entities serving all types of producers\, including small or historically underserved producers. Providing sufficient incentives to encourage producer participation and generating both verifiable greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration benefits are critical to project success and will be considered in the evaluation criteria. \nMore Information\nVisit usda.gov/climate-smart-commodities for additional information\, including details on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and resources to support your application. Get more information from a virtual meeting hosted Wednesday\, Feb. 16\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on the details of the funding opportunity. Recordings will be available after the event. \nUSDA published a Request for Information in September 2021 seeking public comment and input on design of this new initiative and used the nearly 400 comments received to inform this funding opportunity.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-funding-climate-smart-commodities-funding-pool-2/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTSTAMP:20220216T231213Z
CREATED:20220216T231212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T231213Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Funding: Climate Smart Commodities (Funding Pool #1)
DESCRIPTION:USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities\, Expanding Markets\, Strengthening Rural America\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers\, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forestry products that use climate-smart practices and include innovative\, cost-effective ways to measure and verify greenhouse gas benefits. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. \n“America’s farmers\, ranchers\, and forest owners are leading the way in implementing climate-smart solutions across their operations\,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Tom Watson in Montana. “Through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities\, USDA will provide targeted funding to meet national and global demand and expand market opportunities for climate-smart commodities to increase the competitive advantage of American producers. We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort\, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters.” \nFor the purposes of this funding opportunity\, a climate-smart commodity is defined as an agricultural commodity that is produced using agricultural (farming\, ranching or forestry) practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon. \nFunding will be provided to partners through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation for pilot projects to provide incentives to producers and landowners to: \n\nImplement climate-smart production practices\, activities\, and systems on working lands.\nMeasure/quantify\, monitor and verify the carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits associated with those practices.\nDevelop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.\n\nHow to Apply\nThe primary applicant must be an entity\, not an individual. A range of public and private entities may apply\, including: \n\nCounty\, city or township governments\nSpecial district governments\nState governments\nSmall businesses\nFor profit organizations other than small businesses\nNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)\nNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)\nNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nPrivate institutions of higher education\, or\nPublic and State-controlled institutions of higher education.\n\nFunding will be provided in two funding pools\, and applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on: \n\nApril 8\, 2022\, for the first funding pool (proposals from $5 million to $100 million)\, and\nMay 27\, 2022\, for the second funding pool (proposals from $250\,000 to $4\,999\,999).\n\nProposals must provide plans to: \n\nPilot implementation of climate-smart agriculture and/or forestry practices on a large-scale\, including meaningful involvement of small and/or historically underserved producers.\nQuantify\, monitor\, report and verify climate results.\nDevelop markets and promote climate-smart commodities generated as a result of project activities.\n\nUSDA is committed to equity in program delivery and is specifically seeking proposals from entities serving all types of producers\, including small or historically underserved producers. Providing sufficient incentives to encourage producer participation and generating both verifiable greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration benefits are critical to project success and will be considered in the evaluation criteria. \nMore Information\nVisit usda.gov/climate-smart-commodities for additional information\, including details on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and resources to support your application. Get more information from a virtual meeting hosted Wednesday\, Feb. 16\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on the details of the funding opportunity. Recordings will be available after the event. \nUSDA published a Request for Information in September 2021 seeking public comment and input on design of this new initiative and used the nearly 400 comments received to inform this funding opportunity.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-funding-climate-smart-commodities-funding-pool-1/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20220302T205750Z
CREATED:20220302T205750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T205750Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool Outreach\nUSDA is committed to supporting a diverse set of farmers\, ranchers and forest owners through climate solutions that increase resilience\, expand market opportunities and strengthen rural America. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. \n\nLearn more and register on the USDA Website
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-commodities-second-funding-pool/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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