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SEMAP 2018 Ag & Food Conference
February 25, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
**This event is presented by the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and is focused on Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk counties.**
More details about SEMAP’s 2018 conference coming soon, check back for updates!
Whether you’re a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! Each year, the lineup includes workshops for the general public as well as info-packed sessions for farmers and gardeners of all experience levels.
Registration includes a locally-sourced lunch and at the Resource Fair you’ll learn about local organizations and businesses that provide services and products to help you grow, whether you’ve got a hundred acres or a couple of window boxes.
SNAP Resource Workshop & Retailer Sign-up – Day long Drop-in, 9:00 am – 5: 00 pm
Concerned that accepting HIP benefits will be a long and complicated process? SEMAP will be offering a drop-in information session where you can get your farm, farm stand or farmers market authorized for the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), SNAP (formerly food stamps), and receive your USDA FNS number the very same day! USDA staff will be on site to walk you through the process and assist with your application. Find out about wireless equipment options to process HIP/SNAP payments (as well as credit/debit) and learn about other resources available.