The health of our communities begins with the health of our land. Farmers play a vital role in feeding our families, strengthening local economies, and caring for the landscapes that sustain us all. As stewards of some of the largest working lands in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, they are also uniquely positioned to lead efforts that protect clean water, build healthy soil, and strengthen environmental resilience for future generations.

By tending the soil with care and intention, farmers nourish not only the crops that feed our communities, but also the land, water, and future generations that depend on them. 

RSVP Here & Join us on Thursday September 3 at 7pm where we'll hear from local farming partners who are implementing practices that benefit the environment they use and the communities they serve. Together, we'll explore how sustainable farming methods can improve soil health, reduce runoff, support biodiversity, and create long-term benefits for farm operations and surrounding communities.

Guest Speakers:

Nina Beth Cardin is a community rabbi who works at the intersection of faith and sustainability. She is chair of the Jewish community’s Baltimore Environmental Sustainability Network and immediate past chair of Waterkeepers Chesapeake. She coordinates her denomination’s sustainability efforts. Her most recent book (2025) is To Forever Inhabit this Earth: an ethic of enoughness, which explores the Jewish imperative of preserving and sustaining a habitable world.

**Stay tuned for a full speaker lineup!**

These webinars are supplemental to IPC's Faithful Green Leaders Training Program and are free and open to all.