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SUMMARY:Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Grow Hope Together! \nJoin us in Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, May 8-10\, for NCAT’s fourth annual conference! We can’t wait to host you in person for the first time.    \nGrowing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate will provide you with the practical tools to build more resilient farms\, ranches\, and communities\, as well as the opportunity to connect with other like-minded producers and resource providers. \nOur pre-conference farm tours will feature local farm operations that nurture innovative agroecosystems. We’ll visit The Center for Arkansas Food and Farms\, Ames Orchard and Nursery\, Across the Creek Farm\, and Spring Creek Food Hub. \nSpeakers and Topics\nYou don’t want to miss our keynote speakers. Laura Lengick is the Founder and Principal of Cultivating Resilience and author of the book Resilient Agriculture. Dr. Heber Brown\, III\, is the Founder of Black Church Food Security Network\, an organization that works to improve community health by aggregating local food grown by Black farmers at food hubs located in Black churches. \nOther sessions will feature topics including no-till\, intensive production/Korean Natural Farming\, integrating crops and livestock\, legal issues for farmers\, water management\, farmscaping\, farm financing\, farm to institution/wholesale\, and many more. \nNCAT’s Growing Hope conference will leave you with an understanding of climate beneficial agriculture and actions you can take to make your farm and your local community more resilient.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/growing-hope-practical-tools-for-our-changing-climate/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel\, 70 N East Ave\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Grow Hope Together! \nJoin us in Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, May 8-10\, for NCAT’s fourth annual conference! We can’t wait to host you in person for the first time.    \nGrowing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate will provide you with the practical tools to build more resilient farms\, ranches\, and communities\, as well as the opportunity to connect with other like-minded producers and resource providers. \nOur pre-conference farm tours will feature local farm operations that nurture innovative agroecosystems. We’ll visit The Center for Arkansas Food and Farms\, Ames Orchard and Nursery\, Across the Creek Farm\, and Spring Creek Food Hub. \nSpeakers and Topics\nYou don’t want to miss our keynote speakers. Laura Lengick is the Founder and Principal of Cultivating Resilience and author of the book Resilient Agriculture. Dr. Heber Brown\, III\, is the Founder of Black Church Food Security Network\, an organization that works to improve community health by aggregating local food grown by Black farmers at food hubs located in Black churches. \nOther sessions will feature topics including no-till\, intensive production/Korean Natural Farming\, integrating crops and livestock\, legal issues for farmers\, water management\, farmscaping\, farm financing\, farm to institution/wholesale\, and many more. \nNCAT’s Growing Hope conference will leave you with an understanding of climate beneficial agriculture and actions you can take to make your farm and your local community more resilient.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/growing-hope-practical-tools-for-our-changing-climate/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel\, 70 N East Ave\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Center for Appropriate Technology":MAILTO:robynm@ncat.org
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SUMMARY:Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Grow Hope Together! \nJoin us in Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, May 8-10\, for NCAT’s fourth annual conference! We can’t wait to host you in person for the first time.    \nGrowing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate will provide you with the practical tools to build more resilient farms\, ranches\, and communities\, as well as the opportunity to connect with other like-minded producers and resource providers. \nOur pre-conference farm tours will feature local farm operations that nurture innovative agroecosystems. We’ll visit The Center for Arkansas Food and Farms\, Ames Orchard and Nursery\, Across the Creek Farm\, and Spring Creek Food Hub. \nSpeakers and Topics\nYou don’t want to miss our keynote speakers. Laura Lengick is the Founder and Principal of Cultivating Resilience and author of the book Resilient Agriculture. Dr. Heber Brown\, III\, is the Founder of Black Church Food Security Network\, an organization that works to improve community health by aggregating local food grown by Black farmers at food hubs located in Black churches. \nOther sessions will feature topics including no-till\, intensive production/Korean Natural Farming\, integrating crops and livestock\, legal issues for farmers\, water management\, farmscaping\, farm financing\, farm to institution/wholesale\, and many more. \nNCAT’s Growing Hope conference will leave you with an understanding of climate beneficial agriculture and actions you can take to make your farm and your local community more resilient.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/growing-hope-practical-tools-for-our-changing-climate/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel\, 70 N East Ave\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Center for Appropriate Technology":MAILTO:robynm@ncat.org
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SUMMARY:Chefs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:BENEFITTING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS \nThe Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is thrilled to announce the return of its signature spring fundraiser\, Chefs in the Garden\, now in its 16th year! This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday\, May 21\, from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.  \nGuests will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Garden while listening to live music\, sipping on local libations\, and sampling a diverse selection of sweet and savory culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs. This is the perfect chance to get a taste of Northwest Arkansas in just one night! \nTickets cover all food and drink for the evening. Proceeds from the event will support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks\, with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. \nThis event is for guests aged 21 and up and will take place rain or shine. \nParticipating restaurants: Baked By Kori | Bentonville Brewing Company | Bienvenue Restaurant | Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply | Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food | Cafe Rue Orleans | Calle Latin Cuisine | Carmelita Catering Co | Casa Alejo | Conifer | Crystal Ridge Distillery | Crabbys Seafood Bar & Grill | Ella’s Table | The Fat Chef | Flyway Brewing Fayetteville | FNG Coffees | Girls Gone BBQ | Markham & Fitz Chocolate Makers | Mockingbird Kitchen | Mothership Brewhouse | Nellie B’s Bakery | Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co | Ridgerunner Cafe | Rymolenes Pies | The Sous Chef | Urban Cellar Winery | Wright’s Barbecue \nThis year’s Honorary Chef is Jennifer Hill Booker of Bauhaus Biergarten. \nSponsors: Tyson Foods\, Inc. | Georges\, Inc. | Intents Party Rentals | Mathews Management Company | Citiscapes Magazine (Presenting Media Sponsor) | Adventure Subaru (Annual Sustainability Sponsor) | Brunner & Lay | Arkansas Rice | Bank of Fayetteville | Arkansas BlueCross Blueshield | Ozarks Electric Cooperative | Becky & Bob Alexander Charitable Foundation | Arcom | Highlands Oncology | U.S. Foods | Lightworks | KNWA (Presenting Broadcasting Sponsor) | Koon’s Saloon Mobile Bar Service | McBride Distributing Co.\, Inc. | KUAF | Food Loops
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/chefs-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Botanical Garden of the Ozarks\, 4703 N Crossover Rd\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big Foot & Friends Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kids\, family\, and friends and join us at the Bigfoot & Friends Picnic on Saturday\, May 25th\, 2024 from 11 AM to 5 PM in front of the Visitors Center at Lake Leatherwood City Park in beautiful Eureka Springs\, Arkansas. \nCome and enjoy this family-friendly picnic with live music by Tim Hillwood and other talented local musicians\, food and ice cream trucks\, kids’ art\, games\, a walk with Big Foot\, face painting\, and selfie stations. \nMeet the artist Stephen R. Feilbach who created Big Foot at Lake Leatherwood! He will have some of his other art creations\, prints\, t-shirts\, and more on display and for purchase. \nWhile you’re planning your trip to Eureka Springs\, book a cabin or campsite\, and rent a petal boat\, kayak\, canoe or paddleboard to get some time out on the water floating or fishing. \nFree admission and parking! Donations to support Eureka Parks is greatly appreciated! \nThe Bigfoot & Friends Picnic is part of the annual May Festival of the Arts 2024 citywide events. Did you know that over 400 artists and 25 percent of all the art galleries in the state of Arkansas are in Eureka Springs? Don’t forget to take a selfie with the Lake Leatherwood Bigfoot and use the hashtag #bigfooteurekasprings on Facebook or Instagram to ENTER TO WIN a signed print by the artist! \nWe can’t wait for you to join us at this fun event!
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/big-foot-friends-picnic/
LOCATION:lake leatherwood city park\, 1303 CR 204\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bigfoot and Friends Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kids\, family\, and friends and join us at the Bigfoot & Friends Picnic on Saturday\, May 25th\, 2024 from 11 AM to 5 PM in front of the Visitors Center at Lake Leatherwood City Park in beautiful Eureka Springs\, Arkansas. \nCome and enjoy this family-friendly picnic with live music by Tim Hillwood and other talented local musicians\, food and ice cream trucks\, kids’ art\, games\, a walk with Big Foot\, face painting\, and selfie stations. \nMeet the artist Stephen R. Feilbach who created Big Foot at Lake Leatherwood! He will have some of his other art creations\, prints\, t-shirts\, and more on display and for purchase. \nWhile you’re planning your trip to Eureka Springs\, book a cabin or campsite\, and rent a petal boat\, kayak\, canoe or paddleboard to get some time out on the water floating or fishing. \nFree admission and parking! Donations to support Eureka Parks is greatly appreciated! \nThe Bigfoot & Friends Picnic is part of the annual May Festival of the Arts 2024 citywide events. Did you know that over 400 artists and 25 percent of all the art galleries in the state of Arkansas are in Eureka Springs? \nDon’t forget to take a selfie with the Lake Leatherwood Bigfoot and use the hashtag #bigfooteurekasprings on Facebook or Instagram to ENTER TO WIN a signed print by the artist! \nWe can’t wait for you to join us at this fun event!
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/bigfoot-and-friends-picnic/
LOCATION:lake leatherwood city park\, 1303 CR 204\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
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