International Organic Inspectors Association and Alberta Organic Producers along with Canadian Organic Growers are offering organic inspector training in Lamont, AB.

Supplement your income by becoming a Certified Organic Inspector. Great compensation with a flexible schedule that suits your needs.

• Basic Organic Crop Inspection Training: June 16-20
• Basic Organic Livestock Inspection Training: June 23-27

Sepp Holzer, legendary permaculture activist, author, farmer, and international consultant will be conducting a 4 day intensive workshop at Prairie Heritage Farm on Holzer permaculture. 

Come learn from one of the world's great permaculture masters, and witness the creation of a regenerative water retention landscape.

The program of 22nd Ernesto Che Guevara Voluntary Work Brigade to Cuba (Apr. 28 – May 17, 2014) consists of three components: volunteer work, educational and cultural events, and free time. This year, the volunteer work will be on an organic co-operative farm because agricultural work is very important to Cuba's goal of self-sufficiency in food production.

Starting April 12, join a small group of health-conscious people and make your dream of a food garden a reality! If you are a parent wanting to grow healthy food for your family and connect your children to nature, this program may be perfect for you!

“Seed to Success” is your chance to:

SAVE THE DATE! The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security will be providing its first-ever national webinar series in 2014. The theme for this year is The Fundamentals of Seed Saving. Save the date for the first webinar in the series, coming up Wednesday, February 19!

Coming Events At-A-Glance

The following table shows upcoming Explore Local events in date order. For more information about the event and for registration information, please visit the Explore Local website.