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Networking and Grants Showcase for Local Farmers
February 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FreeGet to know your fellow farmers and join us for an evening of networking and free pizza at the newly renovated barn at Crimson and Clover Farm! In the first half hour, Nate Frigard of Crimson and Clover will speak on implementing and leveraging large grant funds on his farm, including the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) and Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG). MDAR representatives, Jess Camp and Melissa Adams, will give an overview of grants available through MDAR and be available to answer questions, with a focus on MEGA, and MDAR’s farm viability program. The networking portion will follow, with time to chat with fellow farmers and MDAR staffers. This event is open to all, both new and established farmers. Kids are welcome.
- Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Location: Crimson and Clover Farm, 215 Spring St, Florence, MA 01062
Contact Jen at jen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 22 with questions.
This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Ranger Development Program grant no. 2020-70017-32420 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.