The Green Agora

08/24/2021

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05/07/2021

For everyone in Louisiana, no matter where you are, please take the internet speed test. They are so many areas without cell service much less broadband and we need your help to figure out where they are. Just a couple minutes of your time can make a huge difference in the state. Please share this post to spread the word.

Visit dra.gov/speedtest and watch the video with instructions, then take the test.

The DRA region, especially rural areas, lacks adequate digital infrastructure to support access to critical services such as healthcare, distance learning, and remote work. In response to these challenges, DRA has launched the Delta Broadband Mapping Project. Through an innovative online crowd-sourc...

05/07/2021

Perennial fruits sweeten your life! Join us as we delve into the makings of a food forest. We will be planting fruit trees and so much more. This event will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE from 10-11 a.m. CST. If you are in North Louisiana and would like to join us in person, we will be planting from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm, 9338 Highway 34, Eros, LA 71238. For more info, call 318-521-4998. This activity is free and open to the public. Please share to spread the word.

03/31/2021

Our Gardens for Good grant supports community garden projects to grow organic food and nourish their communities. This year we’ve expanded our support to give 21 gardens $5,000 each.

01/09/2021

Good morning Facebook family! This morning Saturday, January 9th, we are doing a special LIVE farm tour at Delaterre Permaculture Farm , 9338 Highway 34, Eros, LA from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Join us, in person or online, as we discuss the many ways we are building soil fertility with regenerative agriculture practices. We will also share the plan behind our NRCS EQIP practices.

11/30/2020

11/24/2020

Another great guest speaker! Campti Field of Dreams in partnership with NRCS presents Chris Ebel on Tuesday, December 1st, from 6-8 p.m. CST to talk about livestock! If you have land and are interested in adding animals, but need financial assistance for fencing, water, seeding your pastures, etc. then this is the session for you

Currently the NRCS State Rangeland Specialist in Louisiana, Chris Ebel spent 25 years working on ranches and farms before 15 years joining NRCS as a Rangeland Mgmt Specialist. Ebel has a BS degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State and a MS degree in Range Science from New Mexico State. Join us for an exciting presentation on the benefits of rotational grazing, livestock nutrient management and several NRCS cost-share programs that can help you help the land. This event will be LIVE on Facebook, Tuesday, December 1st from 6-8p.m. CST. For more info on our Sustainable Agriculture Farmer Education Class visit our website.

11/17/2020

See you tonight for our virtual class with Dr. Craig Smith on using high tunnels for season extension. Learn about the USDA NRCS High Tunnel grant for upto $20,000. Right here from 6-8 p.m. 11/17/2020

11/17/2020

Yes, we are building a high tunnel this Saturday, weather-permitting! Join us to get an idea of what it takes to build your own high tunnel and learn more about the USDA NRCS EQIP cost-share program with a grant of upto $20,000 to build your own high tunnel for season extension. The event will also be broadcast live. This will be raw video of a slow process but we hope to bring you as much of the build as possible. For those that join us at DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm, lunch will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. COVID-19 requirements will be adhered to. For more information or to register for the event, visit camptifieldofdreams.net. Also, consider watching the Facebook LIVE presentation by LA state agronomist, Dr. Craig Smith, Tuesday, November 17th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.