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SUMMARY:Growing Hemp in MA: Opportunities for Farmers & Others
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. This meeting has been moved to Greenfield Community College’s Stinchfield Lecture Hall due to high interest.* \nThe Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)\, MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)\, Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)\, and CISA invite you to this workshop for farmers\, local officials\, and others. \nGrowing and refining hemp (which refers to strains of cannabis plants and products made from it used for industrial purposes\, such as to make textiles\, CBD oils\, or other consumer products) is now legal in Massachusetts\, and following the passage of new state legislation\, there is new information for farmers and others on responsibilities and options. \nSnacks will be provided and registration is required to attend. \nThis workshop will address: \n\nLessons from Vermont and MA on challenges and best practices in hemp production\nA brief overview of the hemp economy\nWhat does MA law allow and require?\nMA regulations that apply to potential hemp farmers and product manufacturers\n\nPresenters:  \nTaryn LaScola\, Director of the Division of Crop and Pest Services at MDAR \nHeather Darby\, Extension Associate Professor at the University of Vermont
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-hemp-in-ma-opportunities-for-farmers-others/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, Stinchfield Lecture Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T174857Z
UID:28000-1534271400-1534278600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \nHampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum \nTuesday\, August 14\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nShea Theater Arts Center\n71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nCo-sponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA\, the Franklin County Resource Network Public Policy Task Force\, the League of Women Voters of Franklin County – MAL Unit\, and CISA\nModerated by: State Representative Paul Mark \nCandidates:\nJo Comerford for State Senate\, Northampton\nSteven Connor\, Northampton\nChelsea Sunday Kline candidate for State Senate\, Northampton\nRyan O’Donnell\, Northampton \n3 of 3 events in this series. More info: https://www.foodbankwma.org/candidate-forum-series-food-justice-health-equity/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampshire-franklin-worcester-senate-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180709T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T160417Z
UID:27998-1532543400-1532550600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:1st Hampshire Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \n1st Hampshire Candidates Forum \nWednesday\, July 25\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nThe Deuce (World War II Club)\n50 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nSponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA and CISA\nModerated by: Christina Maxwell\, Director of Programs at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts \nCandidates:\nLindsay Sabadosa for State Representative\, 1st Hampshire\nDiana Szynal for State Representative\, 1st Hampshire District \n2 of 3 in this series. More info: https://www.foodbankwma.org/candidate-forum-series-food-justice-health-equity/
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-hampshire-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180612T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T201857Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Red Apple Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join owner Al Rose and the Red Apple Farm crew to talk about how they have evolved from a wholesale apple orchard four generations ago to a retail location that draws thousands of visitors each year for apples and an all-around agriculture experience. Their wide ranging selection of tours\, PYO\, live music\, hay rides and many more activities requires a lot of staff\, planning\, and logistics as well as a far reaching reputation. We encourage farmers to learn from Red Apple’s successes\, challenges\, and history and walk away with useful information to bring to ones own operations. \nThis event is free. The farm will be serving BBQ and hosting live music at the same time\, so come early to enjoy some food and entertainment beforehand or catch the tail end after the talk. Kids are welcome! \nThis workshop is in collaboration with buy local partner Central MA Grown. \nPlease RSVP below or contact Stevie Schafenacker\nstevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-red-apple-farm/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, 455 Highland Avenue\, Phillipston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180709T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T160045Z
UID:27996-1531420200-1531427400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:1st Franklin Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. \n1st Franklin Candidates Forum \nThursday\, July 12\, 2018\n6:30 – 8:30 PM\nShea Theater Arts Center\n71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\nThis event is FREE to the public. \nModerated by: Monte Belmonte\nSpecial Guest: State Representative Paul Mark \nCo-sponsored by The Food Bank of Western MA\, the Franklin County Resource Network Public Policy Task Force\, and CISA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-franklin-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180515T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T155229Z
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SUMMARY:CISA Workshop for Farmers: Park Hill Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening farm tour and round table with our hosts\, Russell Braen and Alane Hartley at Park Hill Orchard who practice the “Three T’s” of agritourism – Tours\, Talks and Tastings – in order to create meaningful participatory experiences for visitors. \n” There are several areas of tension in every agritourism operation. Parts of the business that are always at issue and never will be perfect. Things like PYO pricing and management\, food and visitor safety\, parking issues\, children and parenting\, arrangements for older and disabled people – not to mention dialing in the profit centers\, branding and publicity\, sponsorship and product placement\, labor practices\, regulation. \nWe propose to sit down\, round table style\, and share the bit we know about the devils in the details and we would really like to hear the experiences and insights gleaned from other operations like yours. So if you’re interested in what it’s like to have thirty thousand folks visit your farm during the three month season then make it a point to attend!” \n~ Owners/Managers Russell Braen and Alane Hartley \nLocation: Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\nPresenter: Russell Braen and Alane Hartley\, owners and operators of Park Hill Orchard \nRSVP below OR to Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-for-farmers-park-hill-orchard/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180530T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T182117Z
UID:27618-1529150400-1529161200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:River Valley Coop Local Hero Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, CISA celebrates 25 years of supporting Pioneer Valley farms and farmers\, working to build a resilient\, fair\, and delicious local food system. \nThere are over 200 Local Hero farms helping to feed our Valley – come by River Valley Coop on June 16th to meet some of them and taste their delicious products during their first Local Hero Day! \nStoneman Brewery will be debuting their new beer\, Tractor Ryed IPA\, brewed specifically to honor CISA’s 25th anniversary! \nVendors \n\nStoneman Brewery\nFull Moon Ghee\nAstarte Farm\nWinter Moon Roots\nAtlas Farm\nPioneer Valley Popcorn\nWheelview Farm\nQueens Greens
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/river-valley-coop-local-hero-day/
LOCATION:River Valley Coop\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180430T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T162118Z
UID:27322-1527609600-1527620400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop & Tour: Bringing Visitors to Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Glendale Ridge Vineyard for an early evening farm tour to learn about resources\, ideas\, and need-to-know information for engaging the public on your farm. We will discuss the many ways that farms can provide education\, experiences\, and products\, and how to assess if an agri-tourism enterprise is the right direction for your farm – PLUS get to know how Glendale Ridge engages the public with summer music series\, events\, and tastings. Cost is $5 and includes food. Children are welcome! \nLocation: Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\nPresenter: Lisa Chase\, University of Vermont Extension/Director of Vermont Tourism Research Center and Mary and Ed Hamel of Glendale Ridge Vineyard & Winery. \n\nRSVP to: Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 OR RSVP online below. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nMay 29: Bringing Visitors to Farm $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFunding for this event is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-tour-bringing-visitors-to-your-farm/
LOCATION:Glendale Ridge Vineyard and Winery\, 155 Glendale Road\, Southampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180418T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T155811Z
UID:27209-1525100400-1525109400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm to School Sales: Are They Right for Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA and MA Farm to School for School Food 101 introduction! Come learn what makes K-12 school meal programs distinct from other food service programs\, how to cater to school meal providers\, and how to troubleshoot potential barriers. We’ll discuss some of the unique benefits and opportunities of partnering with schools.  Representatives from schools and farms selling to them will join the conversation so you can hear directly from them about how it works. Farmers and school representatives will get to meet and network as well. \nPresentation: 3:00-4:30pm Open to All Farmers\nNetworking: 4:30-5:30pm Farmers and School Purchasers \nRSVP to Aja@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100 by April 27th. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-to-school-sales-are-they-right-for-your-business/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20160225T193710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T200425Z
UID:18354-1523556000-1523565000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CISA supporters and members\, you are invited to our Annual Meeting at the Garden House at Look Park! \nJoin with the CISA community to celebrate CISA’s 25th anniversary\, honor this year’s Local Hero awardees\, and participate in a vibrant discussion about our local food economy with CISA staff\, board\, and your community! \nDinner will be provided\, with catering from River Valley Co-op! \nThis event is free\, and seating is limited to 175 people. RSVP to save a seat. Call 413-665-7100 or e-mail Jennifer.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Garden House at Look Park\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180328T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T211826Z
UID:26948-1522663200-1522668600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:HIP Suspension Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) are holding regional meetings for our HIP partners and retailers. In February\, you received notification from DTA regarding the upcoming suspension of the Healthy Incentives Program. We know that the HIP suspension impacts retailers in a more nuanced manner and hope these regional meetings can provide you with more information and resources to better equip you at your markets when dealing with customers during the suspension. \nBelow are the dates\, times and locations for each regional meeting. Please RSVP at the links below as soon as possible. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nTools/Resources to communicate the HIP suspension effectively\nBest practices you or your agency have developed to assist you during the HIP suspension\nMaterial Swap\nPlease submit any materials ahead of time to DTA.HIP@state.ma.us using “Regional Meetings Material Swap” in the subject line.\nUpdates on Points of Contact for future inquiries\nQ & A\n\nPlease Note: As outlined in the communication you received in February\, the Departments will provide more information regarding the status of HIP as that information becomes available. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the HIP suspension. It is unlikely we will have any updates beyond that. \nThank you to our community partners for assistance in planning the meetings: Central Mass Grown\, CISA\, Berkshire Grown\, Northeast Harvest\, SEMAP\, Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local\, and the City of Boston\, Office of Food Access. \nDates and Locations: Please RSVP through the links: \n\nBoston\, March 28\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\, BCYF Tobin Center – 2nd Floor Conference Room\, 1481 Tremont St.\, 02120 (by the Roxbury Crossing Orange Line stop)\nHolyoke\, April 2\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\, Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St.\, 01040\nWorcester\, April 2\, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\, Worcester Public Library\, Saxe Room\, 3 Salem St\, 01608\nLenox\, April 3\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, Lenox Community Center\, 65 Walker St\,01240\nTopsfield\, April 5\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Topsfield Fairgrounds Bee Building\, 207 Boston St\, 01983\nHyannis\, 4/9\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\, Hyannis Golf Course 1800 Iyannough Rd\, 02601\nDartmouth\, 4/9\, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: UMass Dartmouth School of Law\, Larkin Moot Court Room\, 333 Faunce Corner Rd.\, Dartmouth 02747\nConference Call: April 11th \, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-suspension-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180307T204751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T144710Z
UID:26809-1522341000-1522351800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop: How to Create a Content Strategy that Increases Customer Awareness and Drives Sales
DESCRIPTION:In today’s over-saturated digital media landscape\, how can you reach new audiences while cultivating loyal followers\, communicate your distinction\, and develop effective messaging that will inspire customers to keep coming back? The answer is to focus on a content marketing strategy that works for your business. In this workshop\, Robin Catalano will look at the main digital communication channels—websites\, blogs\, social media\, and email—and explain which types of content perform best on each. We’ll also cover how to create a marketing calendar that will take the guesswork out of posting and streamline your workflow\, posting frequency\, and timing\, as well as SEO basics that you can start implementing today. Dinner will be provided. The cost of this workshop is $10 and we ask that you please RSVP to Devon Whitney-Deal at devon@buylocalfood.org or call 413-665-7100\, ext. 22. \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nMarch 29: Content Strategy $10.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-create-a-content-strategy-that-increases-customer-awareness-and-drives-sales/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center Room 302
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171204T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T133137Z
UID:25999-1521730800-1521741600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Workshop: Improving Workplace Communication
DESCRIPTION:(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MARCH 22ND) \nDevelop effective communication tools and explore strategies to improve our relationships with\, and the well-being of farm employees. Presenter\, Mary Jo Dudley of the Cornell Farmworker Program will address how to create a positive workplace and reduce communication misunderstandings including tips and tools for employers of foreign born farmers. Based on the extensive work of the Cornell Farmworker Program in capacity building for foreign-born farmworkers. \nLocation: Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center Room 301\, 303 Homestead Avenue\nPresenter: Mary Jo Dudley\, Cornell University and Director of Cornell Farmworker Program  \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nMarch 22: LH Member $15.00 USDMarch 22: non-LH Member $18.00 USDMarch 22: Additional Attendee $5.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75\, or $15 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-workshop-improving-workplace-communications/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center Room 301\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke\, 01040
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180206T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T152416Z
UID:26563-1521655200-1521662400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Next Generation of Farmers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event was originally scheduled for March 7th. It has been rescheduled for March 21st due to snow. \nOrganized by farmers\, for farmers. \nOn Wednesday\, March 21st at 6:00pm the Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange will host an event for farmers who are carrying on their family business. The organizers\, who are next generation farm owners themselves\, are creating an opportunity to gather with their peers and collaborate on current needs\, future goals\, and actions to support the continuation of their family farm legacies. \nThis event is intended to form a network of support and resources among those who may be returning to their own family farm\, taking on leadership roles at their family farm\, or stepping out on their own. Young and beginning operators and managers are encouraged to attend! \nCISA is proud to support this event. It is a great opportunity for future generations to continue their farming legacy and keep the family business viable for many years to come. \nFor more information and the RSVP\, contact Jeff Budine at Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange – farmers@crocker.com or 413-773-9639. \nThis event is co-organized by Tessa White-Diemand of Diemand Farm\, Greenfield Farmers Cooperative\, Hardwick Farmers Co-op\, and Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture\, with support from Local Hero “next generation” farmers.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/next-generation-of-farmers-gathering/
LOCATION:Greenfield Farmers Cooperation\, 269 High St.\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171204T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T194612Z
UID:25997-1519747200-1519758000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Farmer to Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers from across the Northeast as we talk about experiences\, successes and challenges in our relationships as managers and people in the broader community of food and agriculture. We will also talk with each other about the future of farmers as managers\, workers\, leaders\, activists\, and family members. \nFarmer Guests: \nBen Dana and Danielle Allen – Root 5 Farm\, Fairlee VT\nAl and Nancy Rose – Red Apple Farm\, Phillipston MA\nJody Bolluyt – Roxbury Farm\, Kinderhook NY \nLocation: World War II Club\, 50 Conz. St. Northampton  \n  \nPrice is slightly less than other Winter Workshops:  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\n1 Attendee: February 27 $10.00 USD2 Attendee: Feburary 27: $15.00 USD3 Attendee: February 27 $20.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbout the Farms:\nRed Apple Farm:  \nRed Apple Farm is a 4th generation farm established in 1912.  Although once a predominantly apple wholesale operation it is now a diversified direct-marketing farm operation.  The farm grows over 50 varieties of apples\, peaches\, pears\, blueberries\, raspberries\, pumpkins\, and potatoes.  The farm produces and makes a wide assortment of products year-round that include cider donuts\, fudge\, apple crisp\, fresh cider\, etc.  The farm operates and manages four retail locations.  The farm hosts several major events and festivals throughout the year and operates a function barn for private events and farm weddings. \n\nRed Apple Farm is proud to employ 100% local employees.  Many of the employees have family who have been part of the farm for several generations.  In the peak Fall season the farm employs over 100 folks.  The stall at the Boston Public Market has staff of approximately 20 folks while the farm staff at Wachusett Mountain is close to 40.  The farm has a team of 8 year-round managers overseeing different aspect of the operations.  Nancy and Al\, the current generation\, have four kids and live and work full time at the farm.\n\nRoot 5 Farm: \n\nRoot 5 Farm is located in Fairlee\, Vermont. We grow 8 acres of certified organic vegetables and we hire 5 full time employees from March to December. We grow for 175 CSA members\, 2 local grocery stores\, 6 restaurants\, and 2 farmers markets. One of our strategies to maintain happy\, healthy employees is to avoid huge spikes in the workload\, which is a burden on workers and causes burnout. We focus on careful crop planning and season extension so we can spread out the workload and provide consistent work for our employees for 10 months of the year.\n\nRoxbury Farm: \n\nRoxbury Farm is a community supported farm; a partnership between the farmers and the customers.  Through this partnership we can work together to create a food system that works for everyone.   Our customers know where their food comes from and who grows their food.  They have a direct relationship with the farmers and the land.  Our customers trust us to farm in a regenerative way and to produce the freshest and highest quality food possible at a fair price. \nWe have a guaranteed market for our products and we receive a fair price.  This allows us to pay better wages to people working on the farm\, use regenerative farming practices\, raise our livestock humanely\, and to share our farming knowledge with other farmers.  We want our farm to be here for our customers for generations to come. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on -ne consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-farmer-to-farmer/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171204T172934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T212956Z
UID:25995-1518537600-1518548400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Agriculture Labor Laws
DESCRIPTION:We will cover federal and state labor laws\, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. CLF’s Legal Services Food Hub will present resources for understanding how to comply with regulations\, as well as how laws protect both workers and farm owners. \nLocation: Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave.\, Holyoke\nPresenter: Attorney John S. Gannon\, Skoley Abbott – Springfield\, MA\,  Conservation Law Foundation\, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nFebruary 13: LH Member $15.00 USDFebruary 13: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 14 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-agriculture-labor-laws/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20151223T192825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T222854Z
UID:17563-1518256800-1518271200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Sam Coates of Backyard Bread\nBread and pizza samples\, and dough-making and pizza-making demos \nAll Day: Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology\nUpcycling craft workshop—making old cabinet doors into home chalkboards \n11am: Matt Kushi of the North Hadley Chili Pepper Company\nGrowing\, and cooking with\, local chili peppers \n12pm: Willie Crosby from Fungi Ally\nGrowing mushrooms at home \nAll Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/amherst-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market\, Hampshire Mall\, 367 Russell St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171204T171757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T185417Z
UID:25991-1518181200-1518192000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Developing Farm SOPs and Training Staff
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with MDAR and UMass we will go over how to create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and how to train your staff as it relates to Food Safety and the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Gary Gemme of Harvest Farm of Whately will talk about some of his methods for staff training and management. \nLocation: Harvest Farm of Whately\, 125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\nPresenter: Lisa McKeag – UMass Extension\, Michael Botelho and Alexandra Hachem – MDAR\, Gary Gemme – Harvest Farm of Whately \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nFebruary 9: LH Member $15.00 USDFeburary 9: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nSnow Date: February 23 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-developing-farm-sops-and-training-staff/
LOCATION:125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 125 Long Plain Rd.\, South Deerfield\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20180109T210342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T220108Z
UID:26324-1517907600-1517936400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are invited to attend this course. This course is one way to satisfy the Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’ \nInstructors Lisa McKeag of UMass Extension and Michael Botelho of the MDAR Commonwealth Quality Program will discuss produce safety best practices\, key parts of the Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how these requirements will be enforced in MA through MDAR’s Commonwealth Quality Program (CQP). There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nRegistration costs $40\, which includes the required PSA Grower Manual ($50 value)\, a certificate of course attendance from AFDO ($35 value)\, a certificate of attendance from UMass/MDAR\, and lunch and refreshments. This course is co-sponsored by UMass Extension\, MDAR\, and CISA. \nWhat to expect:\n \nParticipants will learn about Good Agricultural Practices\, Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and how to develop a farm food safety plan. The following topics will be covered: \n\nIntroduction to produce safety\nWorker health\, hygiene\, and training\nSoil amendments\nWildlife\, domesticated animals\, and land use\nAgricultural water (used both in production and postharvest)\nPostharvest handling and sanitation\nHow to develop a farm food safety plan\n\nAfter attending the entire course and submitting the appropriate paperwork to instructors\, participants will receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials that verifies they have completed the training course. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa McKeag at 413-577-3976.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/psatraining/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20151223T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T160223Z
UID:17564-1517652000-1517662800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Greenfield Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 at the Four Corners School for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you monthly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! \nWorkshops\nAll Day: Upcycle Your T-Shirts! with Jess Rigollaud \n10am: Cultivating Mushrooms at Home with Paul Lagreze of New England Wild Edibles \n11am: Seed Saving and Heirloom Vegetables with Danny Botkin of Laughing Dog Farm \n12pm: Make Your Own Ghee with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Full Moon Ghee \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greenfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Four Corners School\, 21 Ferrante Avenue\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171204T162837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213204Z
UID:25977-1517418000-1517428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Employee Manuals: Policies\, Ethics and Law
DESCRIPTION:We’ll walk through the steps of creating an employee manual that your employees with understand We’ll also discuss federal and state laws\, policies that support the health and well-being of your staff\, and best practices for upholding those policies. \nSarah is Counsel for the firm Bulkley Richardson in the Business and Finance department and is a member of the Employment Law Practice Group. Her practice encompasses a wide range of industries and clients including entrepreneurs\, closely-held / family businesses\, restaurant and bar owners\, equestrian facilities / family farms\, crafters\, gourmet markets\, artists and musicians. She is a frequent speaker and lecturer on employment law\, corporate compliance\, intellectual property protection and export control at conferences\, panels and workshops across the country. \nLocation: Holyoke Community College\, Kittredge Center Rm 303\, 303 Homestead Ave.\, Holyoke\nPresenter: Sarah K Willey\, Esq.  \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 31: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 31: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series: \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on -ne consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-employee-manuals-policies-ethics-and-law/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center\, Room 303\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holoyke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20151223T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T223632Z
UID:17562-1517047200-1517061600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Forest Park Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27 for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of food demos\, sampling\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you twice a month at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park. \nWe’ll be joined by Ashley Tresoline of Bella Foodie—learn how to eat well and stay healthy with local veggies all winter long! \nCISA is also organizing a special Winter Fare day at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3 and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/springfield-winter-fare/
LOCATION:The Old Monkey House at Forest Park\, Trafton Road Entrance\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180125T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171130T223644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213255Z
UID:25965-1516897800-1516908600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
DESCRIPTION:How do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together to build management and training styles for staff retention including mission clarification\, empowering managers and crew leaders\, and clear communication and feedback. This workshop builds upon Pete’s fall 2017 workshop and digs deeper into the topic of staff retention\, so folks can walk away with clear next steps towards developing a strong farm team and methods of accountability over the course of a season. Stevie and Pete bring their previous work as facilitators\, farmers\, and managers to this collaboration. \nLocation: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf St.\, South Deerfield\n Presenters: Pete McLean of True North and Stevie Schafenacker of CISA \n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 25: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 25: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 15 \nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-building-workplace-culture-and-leadership-for-staff-retention/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171130T224457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213357Z
UID:25969-1516725000-1516735800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: Building Workplace Culture for Staff Retention
DESCRIPTION:How do you retain staff year after year? How do you create a strong team from the beginning and follow through the season? In this workshop we will work together to build management and training styles for staff retention including mission clarification\, empowering managers and crew leaders\, and clear communication and feedback. This workshop builds upon Pete’s fall 2017 workshop and digs deeper into the topic of staff retention\, so folks can walk away with clear next steps towards developing a strong farm team and methods of accountability over the course of a season. Stevie and Pete bring their previous work as facilitators\, farmers\, and managers to this collaboration.\n\n\n\nLocation: Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine St.\, Holyoke\nPresenters: Pete McLean of True North and Stevie Schafenacker of CISA \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 23: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 23: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSnow Date: March 15 \nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series: \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-building-workplace-culture-for-staff-retention/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171130T170018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T213502Z
UID:25954-1516294800-1516305600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Winter Workshop: The Full Cycle of Farm Labor
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will explore the steps in hiring\, training and retaining farm employees\, from drafting job descriptions and policies to record-keeping and exit interviews. We’ll share some decision-making tools to help farmers become employers. Participants will be introduced to available resources to make farm labor management less overwhelming. This workshop is ideal for those new to hiring and/or farm employers wanting to formalize their work crew; it will cover the important things to consider when hiring people to work on your farm. \n\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\, Northampton\nPresenter: Mary Peabody\, Extension Specialist – University of Vermont \n\nMary Peabody is a community economic development specialist with University of Vermont Extension. She also serves as the founding Program Director for the Women’s Ag Network (WAgN) and the UVM Extension New Farmer project. She started her career with UVM Extension in 1988. Her professional interests include the sustainability of rural communities\, distance education using technology and issues pertaining to social/economic justice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister for Workshop\n\n\nJanuary 18: LH Member $15.00 USDJanuary 18: non-LH Member $18.00 USDWinter Workshop series- LH member $75.00 USDWinter Workshop series- non-LH member $95.00 USD \n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnow Date: March 12 \n\nThis workshop is part of the CISA Winter Workshop Series:  \nPolicies Practices\, and People\nFarmers and related business owners and operators\, you are invited to participate in CISA’s seven-workshop series “Labor Management: Policies\, Practices and People” beginning January 2018. \nA well rounded farm operation needs to be a positive workplace that meets the needs and expectations of managers and employees. Addressing the issues of ethical management\, staff retention\, and effective communication and training tools\, this series’ topics span the needs of multiple farm audiences. Whether you are new to farm employment or looking for advanced methods to improve staff management and workplace culture\, these workshops will provide tools for a productive\, healthy\, and just workplace that improves farm operations. Examples in the workshops will be farm related\, but the skills and methodology will be relevant to all businesses. \nBy participating in at least three workshops\, you will be eligible to receive a one-on-one consultation to improve your staff management and operations. \nThe cost to attend the whole series is $75 for Local Hero Members or $15 for each individual workshop. The non-member cost is $95 for the series\, or $18 for each individual workshop. Food will be provided at each session. If cost is a barrier to your participation\, please feel free to contact Stevie to discuss options—we want everyone to be able to get the training they need to effectively operate their business. Scholarships may be available. \nContact Stevie Schafenacker via email or at (413) 665-7100\, ext. 27 for more information. \nTranslation services may be provided upon request. \nFunding for CISA’s Winter Workshop Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/National Institute of Food and Agriculture under award 2016-70017-25423\, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through grant USDA-AMS-SCBGP-2016\, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-winter-workshop-the-full-cycle-of-farm-labor/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20151223T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T193632Z
UID:17561-1515834000-1515852000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northampton Winter Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join CISA at the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market on January 13th for a special Winter Fare day! A full day of free demos\, activities for kids\, music\, and more\, plus the amazing range of great local food and crafts that await you weekly at this market. Come on out and bring a friend! Find more details about the Northampton Winter Farmers’ Market. \nActivities\n10am: Storytime with Ronnie!\nKids’ story time with Ronnie \n10am: Windowsill Microgreen Gardening\nwith Bryce Comprone of Wild for Greens \n11am: Easy Homemade Cheese\nwith Peter Dixon & Rachel Fritz Schaal of Parish Hill Creamery \n12pm: Making Tortillas\nwith Jorge Sosa of Mi Tierra Tortillas \n1pm: Make-it! Upcycling Craft Workshop\nwith Ed Rutledge of the Center for EcoTechnology \nCISA is also organizing special Winter Fare days at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park on January 27\, and at the Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market on February 3\, and the Amherst Winter Farmers’ Market on February 10. All Winter Fare events are free\, open to the public\, and do not require an RSVP. Come join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northampton-winter-fare/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171108T224553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T172917Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer/Buyer Meet & Greet: How to Use Market Research to Guide Business Decisions
DESCRIPTION:4:30-6:00pm (Presentation) – 6:00-7:30 (Networking) \nMyrna Greenfield\, “top egg” of Good Egg Marketing\, will be leading a workshop as part of this CISA’s fall networking event. Whether you’re trying to figure out if there’s enough demand for your products\, if there’s a gap you can fill\, what your customers care about or who your competitors are\, resources you can use to guide your business decisions. Please join us after the workshop for an opportunity to network and mingle with buyers in the marketplace and producers alike! Refreshments will be provided. \nPlease RSVP by December 6th to Aja Talarico at 413-665-7100\, ext. 24 or aja@buylocalfood.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmerbuyer-meet-greet-how-to-use-market-research-to-guide-business-decisions/
LOCATION:Northampton Brewery\, 11 Brewster Court\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20171012T160822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T213238Z
UID:25375-1512408600-1512419400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:HIP Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event is intended for farmers’ market vendors\, farm staff\, market managers\, and volunteers working directly with HIP at farmers’ markets\, farm stands\, and CSAs. \nPlease join us at CISA’s Fall HIP Forum to sum up HIP’s successes and challenges\, share best practices and existing resources\, and advocate for what markets and farms need to ensure HIP is successful. We’ll be meeting Monday\, December 4 from 5:30-8:30pm\, in the back room of the World War II Club in Northampton (just off I-91\, with parking available). Food will be provided; there is a cash bar in the front of the club. All market and farm folks working directly with HIP are encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided. Please contact Mia to RSVP. Hope to see you there! \nCISA developed this flyer to show customers where they can access their HIP benefit through the winter months. We encourage you to make it available at your farm stand and/or farmers’ market. If you have any questions\, please contact Mia.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hip-forum/
LOCATION:World War II Club\, 50 Conz Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20170921T163150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T184557Z
UID:25099-1510671600-1510682400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Customer Behavior at Farmers' Markets: Tips to Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:With the number of farmers’ markets in the Massachusetts steadily increasing and the tripling of SNAP sales coming into markets through the state-wide Healthy Incentive Program\, drawing in customers to your stand is imperative. \nWhat can farmers do to attract more shoppers to their stands? How can farmers actively market their products in and out of the farmers’ markets? What can farmers do to better understand customer behavior at the market\, and how can they use this information to increase customer satisfaction? \nChris Wayne of GrowNYC’s FARMroots program will present a tool for measuring customer behavior at farmers’ markets. By leveraging customer research performed by grocery stores and largescale food retailers\, and building on 40 years of institutional knowledge internally through the operation of NYC’s Greenmarkets\, FARMroots developed strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Learn tips for advanced merchandising\, how to appeal to a customer’s behavioral habits\, segmenting your market\, how to leverage sales data records to make informed marketing decisions\, and ways you and your staff can improve your customer’s overall shopping experience. \nFor more information contact Stevie Schafenacker – stevie@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 27 \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout FARMRoots: \nFARMroots provides both aspiring and established Greenmarket farmers with business technical assistance and training designed to ensure the long-term viability of participating farms and farmland. Technical assistance is provided through both in-house services and through the engagement of cost-shared consultants. \nAbout GrowNYC: \nGrowNYC’s mission is to improve New York City’s quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. Over the past 45 years they’ve become a service organization\, operating 50+ farmers’ markets and regional food hub\, providing city-wide recycling and composting resources\, supporting a network of hundreds of community gardens\, and creating a robust farmer and community education program. Their Greenmarket Farmers’ Market network sees over 250\,000 customers each week with 224 regional farmers and food producers. \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nLocal Hero Members $10.00 USDNon-Members $15.00 USD\n\n\nEnter name(s) of attendees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFunding for this workshop was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 16FMPPMA0002\, Local Hero members\, and individual contributors.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/understanding-customer-behavior-at-farmers-markets/
LOCATION:Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St\, Northampton\, MA\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T152134
CREATED:20170509T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T145335Z
UID:23486-1510473600-1510488000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nCome celebrate the fall\, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider\, and support CISA at the 3rd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run\, on Sunday\, November 12\, 2017\, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield\, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA. \nVolunteers\nInterested in volunteering at the Cider Run? Contact Lisabeth Jasniewicz at CISA — (413) 665-7100 ext. 29. \nCourse\nThis is a beautiful 12K loop course on Upper & Lower Rd in Deerfield & Greenfield\, MA\, starting and finishing at Clarkdale Fruit Farms. The course includes some rolling hills and one tough climb\, with around 383 feet of total gain. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-clarkdale-cider-run/
LOCATION:Clarkdale Fruit Farms\, 303 Upper Rd\, \, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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