BFA Calendar
TMG REAG 8. Soil Life Conference and Exhibition
What does TMG REAG VIII Soil Life Conference and Exhibition mean?
This will be the 8th year that TMG, the Soil Renewal Farmers' Association, will organise its conference on regenerative agriculture (REAG is the acronym for 'regenerative agriculture'), and as the number of participants has grown exponentially every year, we thought big and created the first Central European regenerative conference and exhibition, which will not only provide professional knowledge on soil life, but also sustainable gastronomy. This event is unique in Central Europe in this field.
The event will feature exciting and colourful presentations from successful practising farmers, innovative researchers and experts in soil regeneration from both national and international fields. There will also be a large-scale machinery exhibition where you can see cutting-edge technology related to regenerative agriculture. During the direct seeding demonstration, several manufacturers will showcase their machines on a blanket plant table on site.
And for those interested in sustainable gastronomy, there will be lectures and workshops on fermentation, sourdough, pulses - everything that goes into environmentally conscious eating.
What is the purpose of the event?
By demonstrating regenerative agriculture, we want to show farmers the way to a sustainable and profitable agriculture. After all, the vision of our association is to make the Carpathian Basin green in winter and summer!
We believe that only healthy soil can grow healthy food. The aim of our association is to spread knowledge about sustainable gastronomy in the Carpathian Basin, so that the health of families is a priority alongside soil health.
We want to show that there is life without ploughing, and what life is like! There is a way of growing crops without ploughing, and we will explain the theoretical and practical elements of this in detail. For many people, in very large areas, the question of how to survive in adverse conditions is a vital one. Many people also want to take steps to live healthy and fulfilling lives, and a fundamental reform of their nutritional routine is an essential part of this.
Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
For 11 years, the Sustainable Farming Association has proudly hosted the Midwest Soil Health Summit, an educational event developed during a time when soil health was still a budding concept.
As the importance of soil health has become more widely recognized and soil health education more readily available, we are shifting the educational focus of the Summit and rebranding the event as the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit.
More than just a name change, this evolution acknowledges and celebrates the deep connection between soil and livestock in building thriving ecosystems and communities.
This new emphasis allows us to explore the dynamic harmony between grazing and soil health—together, they create a regenerative path forward for farmers and ranchers.
Regenerative Ag Summit, Chicago
Agriculture lies at the heart of our society, nourishing communities and sustaining economies. As the backbone of rural communities and a cornerstone of our global economy, agriculture plays a critical role in shaping our environment and social landscapes.
Yet, it faces unprecedented challenges that will require the collective engagement of all stakeholders to overcome. Regenerative agriculture offers a promising solution, providing a holistic approach that restores ecosystems, improves soil health, and enhances biodiversity. We have a unique opportunity to build a more abundant and resilient agricultural system for generations to come.
Join us in Chicago in March 2025 for the third annual Regenerative Agriculture Summit North America as we bring the food industry together with one unified mission - to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Groundswell UK
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.
Learn more: https://groundswellag.com/
Nutrient Density in Food and Farming; A Day with Dan Kittredge
Welcome to a stacked saturday, a rare chance to connect with organic farmer and leading food quality and nutrient density researcher, Dan Kittredge!
We have him in NZ for a few precious days, and are excited to offer this day for you to come together, learn and share together.
We understand that this is right before christmas, and a busy time for all. If you can make it for part of the day, please consider attending for what time you can.
Programme for the Day:
9.30am-11.30am - Session 1: “The Latest on Nutrient Density”
After coining the term Nutrient Density to refer to the variation of nutrient levels in food in 2007,
The Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) and the Bionutrient Institute (BI) have been working to raise awareness about this important topic for more than 15 years. This presentation will cover the history of the use of the term, the research accomplished to characterize the variation of nutrient levels in food, the research to identify what causes nutrient variation, and progress in meters developed to assess that nutrient variation by anyone. As well, we will cover current research, upcoming market opportunities, and the vision for how this exciting work could serve to profoundly disrupt the dynamics of the food supply. Can agriculture meaningfully reverse climate imbalances, and be used to reverse chronic disease as well? We think so. Come hear how and why!
11.30am-12.30pm - Lunch.
Time for informal chat and connection between attendees, with some delicious local Kai.
12.30pm-2.30pm - Session 2: "Principles to Produce Nutrient Dense Food" or “Principles of Biological Systems”
Nutrient Dense crops are the byproducts of well functioning biological systems. This workshop will cover a number of critical environmental conditions and management practices necessary for the production of these more flavorful, aromatic, nutritious, pest and disease resistant harvests. The foundational paradigm of how plants have evolved to operate in relation to their environments will be covered, along with practical suggestions having to do with seed quality, mineralization, minimal soil disturbance, inoculation, in season monitoring, integrating cover crops, managing for soil aeration and hydration, and intention.
2.30-4pm - Farm Walk
An optional addition to the day, walk the land with Dan and local arable farmer Simon Osborne.
Explore how the place runs and how careful monitoring and decision-making can help a farm thrive.
Dan doesn't know where we're taking him for this part yet, so it will be a surprise for him!
5-7pm - Dinner with Dan (ticketed special event).
Connect over kai at a local restaurant together with Dan and special guests.
Growing for Nutrient Density
Levenvale Farm is proud to bring Dan Kittredge to Bellingen for TWO events.
Are you Interested in nutrient density and the health of our food, farms and planet?? Dan has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is coming to Bellingen to share the results from his testing and research.
Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of nutrient density, Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health.
Connecting Food to Health - Nutrient density in our food system
Wednesday 11th December
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Memorial Hall, Bellingen
Growing for Nutrient Density
Thursday 12th December
8am-10am
Levenvale Farm, Bellingen
For $18 a session (or $30 for both) do not miss out on this opportunity.
If you are travelling to Bellingen for both events, please reach out - you are welcome to camp at Levenvale Farm for no additional cost.
Connecting Food to Health - Nutrient density in our food system
Levenvale Farm is proud to bring Dan Kittredge to Bellingen for TWO events.
Are you Interested in nutrient density and the health of our food, farms and planet?? Dan has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is coming to Bellingen to share the results from his testing and research.
Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of nutrient density, Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health.
Connecting Food to Health - Nutrient density in our food system
Wednesday 11th December
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Memorial Hall, Bellingen
Growing for Nutrient Density
Thursday 12th December
8am-10am
Levenvale Farm, Bellingen
For $18 a session (or $30 for both) do not miss out on this opportunity.
If you are travelling to Bellingen for both events, please reach out - you are welcome to camp at Levenvale Farm for no additional cost.
What is Bio Nutrient density in food?
Presentation with Dan Kittredge
Leading BioNutrient Educator
What is BioNutrient density in Food?
🌱 Why it's important
🌱 Relation to taste and human health
🌱 Regenerative and Organic vs Nutrient Dense
🌱 Is Regenerative Ag great for the planet and us?
🌱 Paddock to Plate vs Commodity markets
🌱 Be separate from green wash marketing
10am - 3pm limited to 50 tickets
International guest educator and organic farmer Dan Kittredge leads a presentation on nutrient density and integrity of our food. Learn how paddock to plate operations can truly differentiate themselves from commodity markets and green wash marketing.
Nutrient density goes beyond organic or regenerative labels, directly influencing flavour, health, and food value. Dan will explain why nutrient-rich foods are crucial yet often misunderstood, showing how some agricultural practices may fall short. Discover the difference between paddock-to-plate approaches and commodity markets, and learn how to recognize genuine quality beyond greenwashing. This is a unique chance to learn from a global leader in nutrient-dense farming.
Explore how biological practices can produce nutrient dense, integrity driven agriculture. Food can enhance well-being and provide a profitable future for our farming systems.
Free Event hosted by Manning and Karuah Great Lakes Landcare
Bio-Nutrient Farming Workshop with Dan Kittredge
Join us for a hands-on workshop with Dan Kittredge, renowned organic farmer and founder of The Bionutrient Food Association.
This full-day session at Yeo Farm, Bulahdelah, NSW, offers hands-on learning on the essentials of biological farming. Learn about building natural pest and disease resilience, balancing minerals for soil microbial health and building food production systems that encourage not just nutrient density but integrity.
Tickets are $220 AUD per person plus booking fee and include a delicious paddock-to-plate catered lunch.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the world’s leading educators in nutrient integrity farming.
In Conversation with Dan Kittredge
Join Soils for Life, Open Food Network, Sustainable Table and Regen Melbourne for a compelling conversation exploring the essential links between soil health, food systems, and public health. Dan Kittredge, a pioneering voice in regenerative agriculture from the United States, will discuss how farming practices impact both our environment and the nutrients we are consuming. Learn about groundbreaking innovations from the Bionutrient Institute that are increasing transparency and understanding of our food's nutritional content. This session offers valuable insights for anyone working in food systems, regenerative farming, environmental action, or public health—helping us build a healthier future for both people and planet.
Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health. Out of these efforts was born the Bionutrient Institute, which has engineered a prototype of a hand-held consumer spectrometer designed to test nutrient density at point of purchase. Via the Bionutrient Meter, the goal is to empower consumers to choose for nutrient quality and thereby leverage economic incentives to drive full system regeneration.
This event is in-person only. Please only register if you are able to attend as we have limited capacity, and if your circumstances change please email dheepa@regen.melbourne to free up your ticket for someone else.
Grounded Tasmania
GROUNDED is an annual conference, a field day and a food festival showcasing all the great thinking on how to farm better. The inaugural event is going to be held at our 70-acre mixed farm near Cygnet, south of Hobart, Tasmania, in early December, to coincide with World Soil Day. (If you don’t know the date, there’s no judgement here – but it is the 5th of December.) The event will pave the way for bigger GROUNDED events, including on mainland Australia, run by the same team.
Planet Action 2024
Dan Kittredge will be speaking at TEDx Boston this Saturday, November 16th!
Register here: https://www.planetaction.events/
A THREE-DAY EXPERIENCE, A YEAR ROUND ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM
We imagine a world where collaborative effort across sectors leads to innovative solutions that can short-circuit traditional development and adoption timelines. Where clearly conveying the idea, the actions required, and scaling potential through vivid storytelling is critical but not sufficient. We must put ideas in action.
Our anchor event Saturday and Sunday, November 16 + 17, will bring the best and brightest innovators to Boston to activate the MIT campus across three venues: CSAIL Stata Center, the new MIT Museum, and MIT Sloan School of Business. MIT Faculty advisors Daniela Rus, Yet-Ming Chiang, John E. Fernández, and Andrew Lo have joined a special Advisory Board to create a connective tissue across campus.
The conversation continues Monday, November 18, at New England Aquarium where we'll hear Impact Stories from our wider community of innovators.
See full program details: www.tedxboston.com
Spokane Food and Farm Symposium
This annual event drives regenerative agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. Over two days, attendees will join a community focused on increasing access to healthy, locally grown food, empowering farmers, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs.
Led by the Spokane Conservation District's BioFarming Program, the symposium emphasizes the vital link between soil and human health, advocating for transparency and integrity in the food system.
Event Highlights:
Engage with globally recognized leading experts in a rare appearance
Emphasis on the vital link between soil and human health
Advocacy for transparency and integrity in the food system
Ample opportunities for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals and industry experts, fostering collaborations for impactful change
Heritage Food Festival
Register for the Heritage Food Festival, November 8-11 in Harrodsburg, KY!
https://www.heritagefoodfest.org/
Explore the wisdom of past generations, finding health through heritage foods and new community connections at our three-day festival. Discover why modern-day food is less nutrient-dense and join a movement to restore forgotten traditions. Join us for the whole weekend, for a chance to build longterm relationships with others in the work and to strategize about the regional food system. Or join us for a day full to the brim with workshops, good eats, and good company. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy food-based culture the old way.
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Event
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
CFSA’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference, 39 years strong, brings together farmers, food systems changemakers, and community leaders from across the Carolinas for a weekend of learning and community focused on advancing local, sustainable, and organic agriculture.
The conference features practical workshops, an expansive trade show, and plenty of networking opportunities, all curated with the rich, diverse food systems landscape of the Carolinas in mind. Connect with our community of farmers, foodies, educators, activists, and community leaders through this unique, authentic celebration of innovation in local, sustainable agriculture – you’ll walk away inspired, with new farming and food systems tools in your toolbelt, and maybe even some new best friends.
This webpage will be updated regularly with conference details as they become available - see you in November!
Dan Kittredge in Portugal
@vividfarmsofficial is offering this unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the world's leading experts in Nutrient Density and Organic Regenerative Agriculture, exploring the links between Nutrient Density, Soil, and Plant.
For more than a decade, @dan_kittredge has been teaching his concepts and practices as an organic farmer across the world. In 2010, he founded @bionutrientfoodassociation and @bionutrientinstitute with a singular, simplistic vision; “increasing quality in the food supply.”
This two-day event will take place in Portugal at VividFarms, priced at 900€ per person, and will be conducted entirely in English. Please note that seats are limited!
To secure your spot, kindly fill out the form below with your details: https://lnkd.in/
Agroecologia e Alimenti Ad Alta Densità Nutrizionale
CORSO GRATUITO - AGROECOLOGIA E ALIMENTI AD ALTA DENSITÀ NUTRIZIONALE
2 giorni di formazione completamente gratuita sulla densità nutrizionale contenuta negli alimenti e nelle colture, con l’opportunità di conoscere un insegnante di fama internazionale
La formazione è organizzata in diversi moduli, con sessioni in aula e in campo, e riflessioni interattive sulla diversità di sistemi agricoli dell’azienda ospitante
Sabato 12 - Domenica 13 Ottobre 2024. Formatori: Dan Kittredge e Matteo Mazzola
corso finanziato da @EIT Food presso @Az.Agr. Iside (Sulzano, BS)
Informazioni e programma:
https://www.biologicorigenerativo.it/post/agroecologia-e-alimenti-ad-alta-densit%C3%A0-nutrizionale
Candidati qui (posti limitati, ti contatteremo per farti sapere l’esito):
https://eitfoodsouth.typeform.com/to/lKcoZtKO
Advancing Food is Medicine
COLORADO: Join the BFA’s very own Shawna Lyons for two days on the farm on September 11 & 12 near Boulder and Longmont, Colorado, just 30 minutes from the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/advancing-food-is-medicine
ADVANCING FOOD IS MEDICINE: Connecting farmers, ranchers, and healthcare leaders to open new prescription food markets.
Join Think Regeneration for two days of learning in Colorado. This is a unique opportunity to join farmers, ranchers, and healthcare professionals leading a paradigm shift happening around the country. If you are interested in understanding the connections between soil health, human health, and planetary health, we hope you will join us. You will learn how to open up food-is-medicine programs and markets in your community, which are proving to build resilient sources of nutrition from local food farmers and ranchers, and supported by health care resources.
NOFA/Mass - Tools of the Trade: Cultivating Change: Management’s Impact on Soil Biology
Our Microbes series culminates in this in-depth, on-farm event that delves even deeper into the intricate relationship between soil biology and management practices. Building upon the knowledge gained in the workshop Tools of the Trade: Microscopy & Soil Management Practices, we will focus exclusively on how different management approaches have influenced soil biology on the farms you care about. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, share your experiences, and gain valuable insights into optimizing your agricultural practices for healthier soil and better yields. This event is the perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of soil management and take your agricultural knowledge to the next level.
Register here: https://www.nofamass.org/event/tools-of-the-trade-on-farm-microscopy-soil-management-practices-microbes-series/
GO Falkland
GO Falkland brings together vital voices and organisations in Regenerative Farming and Forestry at Falkland Estate, Falkland, Fife. It aims to generate awareness, engagement and agency in people and organisations across Regenerative Land Use in Scotland. Led by farmers and those who work the land, we are here to co-design and work together towards a healthier and fairer future in Scotland’s food and farming systems.
This year’s event will be a 2-day gathering on the 17th and 18th July 2024, with a vibrant fringe of smaller venues and exhibitor spaces. local food and drinks, music and more. Headline speakers will be announced in Spring.
Go Falkland was seeded as an outreach event of Groundswell Festival, supporting its aims of facilitating partnerships and knowledge-sharing with farmers and educators. Go Falkland continues to be inspired by Groundswell, but is developing independently with its own specific flavour and focus on the Scottish Context..
Register here: https://falklandestate.co.uk/event/go-falkland-2024/
Groundswell
The Regenerative Agriculture Festival
Lannock Manor Farm, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EE, UK
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems.
Register here: https://groundswellag.com/
Principles of Biological Agriculture Systems - Ireland
NOTS are delighted to confirm that Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, for an in-depth, 4-day masterclass in the Principles of Biological Agriculture Systems.
Starting from the principle that nature has been growing healthy plants and animals for hundreds of millions of years we discuss how that has worked and then dig into practical, simple and inexpensive techniques to help improve the overall function of your farm.
The course will run in Ballywilliam, Co Wexford, across two weekends, Saturday / Sunday April 27th & 28th, and Saturday/Sunday June 22nd & 23rd.
Please note, places are limited, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.
More info and registration here: https://nots.ie/events/biological-agriculture-with-dan-kittredge/
NOFA/Mass - Tools of the Trade: On-Farm Microscopy & Soil Management Practices (Microbes Series)
Get your hands dirty in this hands-on, on-farm event, where we put theory into practice. In this engaging session, we’ll introduce you to a variety of biological tools used to assess soil biology, building upon the knowledge from our first virtual event in this Microbes series. Discover the tools used in soil analysis, including microscopes and microbiometers, and learn how they can help you gain valuable insights into your soil’s health. Also, bring a sample of your own soil, and our experts will evaluate it right on the spot. After the analyses, join us for a group discussion, where we’ll interpret the results and provide insights into soil management practices that can make a real difference on your farm.
Register here: https://www.nofamass.org/event/tools-of-the-trade-on-farm-microscopy-soil-management-practices-microbes-series/
Principles of Biological Agriculture Systems - Ireland
NOTS are delighted to confirm that Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, for an in-depth, 4-day masterclass in the Principles of Biological Agriculture Systems.
Starting from the principle that nature has been growing healthy plants and animals for hundreds of millions of years we discuss how that has worked and then dig into practical, simple and inexpensive techniques to help improve the overall function of your farm.
The course will run in Ballywilliam, Co Wexford, across two weekends, Saturday / Sunday April 27th & 28th, and Saturday/Sunday June 22nd & 23rd.
Please note, places are limited, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.
More info and registration here: https://nots.ie/events/biological-agriculture-with-dan-kittredge/
Principles of Biological Systems at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets
In this two-day course on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dan Kittredge will provide an overview of the principles and practices of biological farming. Our goal is to build upon your knowledge and experience to find ways to increase the health of your soil and crops for greater yields, healthier produce and better marketability. Participation-based with questions and answers, the workshop is designed for farmers, growers, and gardeners of any type. Participants will grasp and apply innovative, reliable principles and practices for producing healthier, better tasting food crops. We will follow with a number of topics and themes related to helping plants achieve their full genetic potential through management of the environmental factors of soil, air, water, minerals and biodiversity.