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"Every year on November 1st and 2nd we take time to honor our ancestors. In Mexican culture we set up ofrendas - altar offerings, made from traditional Mexican flowers like cempasúchil (Mexican marigold) and terciopelo (celosia) to remember our families.” - Rodrigo Cala For the past five years, Rodrigo and his children, have been producing traditional Mexican flowers to share with the Minneapolis and St. Paul communities in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Cempasúchil holds a unique and essential place in Día de los Muertos because they are believed to help guide the souls of the departed back to the living. Their vibrant orange and yellow colors, symbolizing life and death, are highly visible and easy for spirits to follow. Additionally, the strong, musky scent of cempasúchil is thought to draw spirits to the altars, helping them find their way home during this special time of reunion. “I do this because I see how the new generation is starting to forget these traditions. This is important because Día de los Muertos is not like Halloween, it has a totally different meaning." - Rodrigo Cala Read the full story >> https://lnkd.in/eauQY7Sh

Join us for an insightful evening at the Agrivoltaics Seminar Series in Boulder! We’re gathering some of Colorado's most dedicated land stewards and innovators, including our very own Nick DiDomenico from DAR, to share farming and ranching perspectives. Learn how agrivoltaics is transforming agriculture by blending renewable energy with regenerative practices. You'll hear from experts like Kristen Boysen, Clark Harshbarger from Mad Agriculture, Lauren Kelso from Growing Gardens Boulder and Andy Breiter from Grama Grass Livestock. It's a powerful lineup—don’t miss it! 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM) 📍 Location: The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302 👉 CSU folks: there’s a bus from campus leaving at 4 PM and returning at 8 PM.For details and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/gr8u2W_2  or contact Liz at [email protected] #agrovoltaics #agriculture #renewablenergy #regeneration

#Agrivoltaics is not just about solar energy and using the word solely for solar energy development. Agrivoltaics has everything to do with the people that will work the land underneath and around the solar panels. Join the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center for a FREE in-person seminar at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder on November 7th at 5:30pm to hear from local farmers, ranchers, and land managers looking to share with society the importance of local agriculture. Kristen Boysen of the Colorado Department of Agriculture will join us to share what our State is doing towards agrivoltaics. Clark Harshbarger of Mad Agriculture will speak on soil health on farmland and how MadAg is working to support farmers. Lauren Kelso of Growing Gardens will speak about one of the most famous vegetable farms in Boulder that she manages. Andy Breiter of Gramma Grass & Livestock will speak about rotationally grazing his cattle and incorporating other livestock. Nick DiDomenico of Drylands Agroecology Research will speak about his team's efforts to grow perennials in dryland spaces. If you've gotten this far, pssst, we have a happy hour after the talks and the first round of drinks is FREE and we'll have FREE food to boot during our networking time 7-8pm. Register NOW! https://lnkd.in/gNN9Y8R5

Thanks for the coverage Boulder Lifestyle Magazine! And for all you folks in and around Boulder, please join us for a Gruff Grains’ GriTogether, an exciting evening of extraordinary flavors and innovative dishes in a micro-food festival and cooking competition that celebrates the ancient grain Farro. The event will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the beautiful Lyons Farmette in Lyons, Colorado.

#VERGE24 next week, anyone?? I'll be leading a few conversations around the intersection of #climatetech, #climatefinance and #naturalclimatesolutions 🌲Tuesday - 10/29: Roundtable Lunch --> hosting an informal chat about the role of corporate philanthropy in funding nature-based solutions 🌾Thursday - 10/31: Breakout Panel Discussion --> I'll be asking a few questions to some *wonderful* women and colleagues to get their perspectives on how the public/private sector can use innovative partnerships and financing to support farmers on our collective transition to regenerative agriculture: -- Tracy Mitchell @ RTI International -- Haley Baron @ Mad Agriculture -- Emma Fuller @ Fractal Agriculture -- Jennifer O'Connor @ Funders for Regenerative Agriculture Thanks Trellis Group!! No better way to celebrate Halloween and/or grieve not being in Cali for #COP16 , #Bloom24. https://lnkd.in/gAHV3BBv

Had an awesome day with Mad Agriculture at their Haystack Farm field day yesterday! It was filled with discussion around the history and geomorphology of the Left Hand Creek Valley, pizza and networking with fellow regen enthusiasts and interactive soil science education in the pit with Clark Harshbarger. I was sent home with an armful of beautiful greens courtesy of Wild Wellspring Farm (winter only CSA check them out!!) and so much gratitude for all the work and incredible knowledge I’m surrounded by in the Front Range community. Thanks Mad!

Philip Taylor, Ph.D., founder of Mad Agriculture, highlighted how far the regenerative agriculture space has come in the last ten years, while emphasizing the education gaps that need to be filled to drive progress. ⚡ "75% of people in the United States have still never heard of regenerative", Phil pointed out, and encouraged us at #SORA to see the connections between #philanthropy, #venture capital, and #education in the regenerative space! 🌱 Watch more from Phil below! #SORA #NYClimateWeek

Our CSO, Elizabeth Candelario, will be speaking next week alongside Charles Leonardi from Nestlé France, David Strelneck from NourishN and Dr. Kim Nguyen from BeeOdiversity in the upcoming webinar “From economics to on-site measurement, the challenges of new agricultural methods”. In this conservation, panelists will share their thoughts on regenerative agriculture with the perspectives from Europe and the US and explore the challenges of transitioning to sustainable farming models. If you want to join us on October 15th from 10am EDT, you can register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eRHyevdB #Biodiversity #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity 

Join us November 16 in Lyons, CO for an evening of extraordinary flavors and innovative dishes celebrating Farro, an ancient grain that can improve human and soil health. Chef Cody Candelario, renowned Food Network star and champion of “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Chopped,” and finalist on “Hell’s Kitchen,” is bringing together some of Colorado’s top chefs in this thrilling showdown, battling for the ultimate prize in grits greatness! At the heart of the competition is Gruff Ancient Grain Grits, made from Farro grown on Prairie Grass Ranch, a 106-year-old family farm nestled in Montana’s renowned Golden Triangle. Gruff, winner of the 2013 NEXTY Award for Best Certified Regenerative Organic Product, takes Farro—typically enjoyed as a berry or flour—and transforms it into nutrient-packed grits that you won’t want to miss. This exciting event shines a spotlight on the importance of artisan grains like Farro in regenerative farming systems. Beyond its delicious flavor and ancient heritage, Farro is a healthier, more sustainable alternative to refined grains like white rice. Its cultivation helps regenerate the land by improving soil health, conserving water, and boosting biodiversity. Come celebrate with us in this one-of-a-kind evening that’s not only a feast for the senses but also a celebration of grains that are good for your health, good for our farms, and good for the planet. https://lnkd.in/dm7swqK3

Find Mad Agriculture's latest job posting in this featured list of sustainable food jobs! We are hiring a Regenerative Bison Project Manager. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gDNGrJPM