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- Jun 305:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On CourseCampus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.
- Jul 4All dayIndependence DayCampus: Boston Health Sciences campus,Boston SMFA campus,Grafton campus,Medford/Somerville campus,Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.
- Jul 5–6Ashurah ('Ashurah)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy First day may be dependent on the sighting of the moon. For Sunni Muslims, it is a voluntary fast day. Many important events are believed to have occurred on this day, such as Noah's leaving the Ark and the freedom and departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt. For Shi'i Muslims, it is a time of mourning commemorating the martyrdom of Husain (the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad) on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting.
- Jul 75:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On CourseCampus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.
- Jul 8–9Martyrdom of the BabEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha'u'llah, in 1850. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jul 86:00 PMCrop Production Course - LiveOnline Location Details: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/crop-production-course?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Open to Public: Yes Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu Link: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Ready to start your own farm or grow your garden dreams? Join our nine-week crop production course to gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden. This course is live via Zoom, and sessions will be recorded and shared. Who should take this course? Growers interested in sustainable farming practices Aspiring farmers who want to start their own business Home growers who want to expand their skills No prior farming experience is required!