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SUMMARY:Mr. & Mrs. Claus return the the Farmers' Market at Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Once again we are hosting Mr. & Mrs. Claus for a fundraiser for Forest Park based animal rescue\, NEFESH Whispers. For a donation of $18\, receive a digital image just in time to have your holiday cards printed. \nEntry to the park is free for shoppers at the market. Use your SNAP and HIP benefits at the market.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mr-mrs-claus-return-the-the-farmers-market-at-forest-park/
LOCATION:Farmers’ Market at Forest Park
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T173000
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SUMMARY:Soil Management for Climate Resilience 
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn this webinar\, Caro Roszell of American Farmland Trust will discuss the impact and associated risks of increasing year-round temperatures and extreme heat on soil moisture\, nutrient levels\, and other elements of soil quality. The workshop will examine the potential threats of heat to the long-term productivity of Massachusetts farms\, and will highlight practices that can be employed to maintain\, manage and improve soil health to safeguard against rising temperatures. \nThis event is part of CISA’s annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change series\, which explores the impacts of extreme heat on various aspects of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms\, and more. \n\nDate: December 3rd\, 4pm-5:30pm\nLocation: Remote\n\nPlease contact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-management-for-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T145105Z
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SUMMARY:How to Welcome Visitors and Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nHow can on-farm experiences like tours\, festivals\, educational workshops\, farm stays\, or other events help your farm profitability? CISA\, Lisa Chase from UVM\, and Russell and Alane from Park Hill Orchard will lead a discussion about how to host visitors and build connection with your customers\, increase on-farm sales\, or even create new income streams for your farm. Whether your farm has been open to the public for years or you’re just getting started\, bring your stories and questions. Light dinner provided. \n\nDate: Monday\, December 9th\, 6-8pm\nLocation: Park Hill Orchard: 82 Park Hill Rd\, Easthampton\, MA 01027\n\nContact Lucy at lucy@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/how-to-welcome-visitors-and-increase-sales/
LOCATION:Park Hill Orchard\, 82 Park Hill Road\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241106T221129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T234508Z
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SUMMARY:Designing for Growth: Websites That Boost Farm Sales
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is at capacity. Please email molly@buylocalfood.org if you would like to be placed on the waitlist.  \nJoin CISA and digital marketing expert\, Michael Crigler\, of Bueno Social for an in-person workshop exploring the graphic design thinking and guiding principles behind an effective farm website. Michael will discuss best practices and provide examples of website design that is visually appealing\, engaging for customers\, and drives farm sales. The workshop will include time for participants to consider changes to their own website and receive feedback from Michael and fellow farmers. Farmers will leave with a clearer plan to build from when speaking to a consultant to design or improve their site in the future. We’ll wrap up the event with a light dinner. \nIf possible\, please bring a laptop or other device to access your website during the event.  \nThis workshop will be capped at 25 participants. Please register in advance. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 7th\, 6-7:30pm\nLocation: Community Meeting Room\, Lilly Library\, 19 Meadow Street\, Northampton\, MA 01062\n\nContact Molly (molly@buylocalfood.org) with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/designing-for-growth/
LOCATION:Lilly Library\, Florence\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241124T092344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T093202Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Grant writing for farmers
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThis CISA webinar\, led by Special Projects Director Margaret Christie\, will provide up-to-date information on the different sources of grant funding available to farms\, what kinds of expenses are most (and least) likely to be fundable by grants\, and how farmers can write clear and compelling applications to access grant money for their farms. The session will cover examples of grants offered by federal and state agencies\, foundations\, and other organizations. Attendees will come away with a greater understanding of funding options\, what it takes to write a successful grant application\, and where they can find more grant information and support. \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 9th\, 5-6:30pm\nLocation: Remote\n\nContact Margaret at Margaret@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-grant-writing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241122T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T220615Z
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SUMMARY:Creative social media marketing strategies
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA for a panel and discussion where farmers will share pro tips on social media\, moderated by Jen Smith\, Local Hero Program Manager. Farmer guest speakers Leslie Harris\, Farm Manager\, and Alexxis Wright\, Events Manager\, both from Quonquont Farm in Whately\, MA and Rebecca Sadlowski\, Farm Manager of Rooted Flowers in Agawam\, MA\, will discuss how they use social media to showcase their products\, offer behind-the-scenes views of their farm and crew\, educate their customers\, and even catch people’s eye with wildlife-cam footage. Participants will come away with ideas for how to use social media to strengthen customers’ sense of connection to their farm. Light dinner provided. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 15th\, 5-7pm\nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley\, MA 01035\n\nContact Lucy at lucy@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/creative-social-media-marketing-strategies/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241112T224342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T153115Z
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SUMMARY:How to talk about climate change with customers and other audiences
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nPlease note: The location for this event has changed. The event will now be held in the community hall at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA 01002. \nIn this half-day workshop\, you’ll connect with farmers and others in our local food system to learn and practice effectively communicating about climate change with customers and your community. CISA staff\, including climate coordinator Stephen Taranto and communications coordinator Jacob Nelson\, will share examples of best practices and real world communications strategies from local farms. A facilitated group discussion will then help you apply principles in several practice scenarios\, such as marketing farm products based on climate-smart farming practices\, sharing your story with media or public officials\, or explaining to customers how climate uncertainties impact your business to encourage support and action. Participants will leave with new communications resources\, connections\, and hopefully more confidence in speaking up! The last hour will be an optional lunch and time for casual conversation and networking. \n\nDate: Friday\, January 24th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am – 1:00pm\nNEW LOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA 01002\n\nContact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/talking-about-climate-change/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241122T183744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T190850Z
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SUMMARY:Building a brand that inspires customer investment in your farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nBranding helps your customers understand who you are and what you do as soon as they see your logo and any of your printed or digital marketing assets. It helps you build a deeper connection with your customers and inspires new customers to get to know your farm and your products. Join CISA and Alessandra Corbett and Sara Esthus from The Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where you will learn to identify your key customer groups and what sets your business apart. Together\, we will explore the look and feel that you would like your brand to have so your brand is truly authentic to your farm. This is an interactive workshop\, and you will leave with a foundation to help strengthen your marketing strategy and inspire customers to invest in your business. Light dinner provided. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 29th\, 5-7pm\nLocation: Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main St\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\n\nContact Lucy at lucy@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-a-brand-that-inspires-customer-investment-in-your-farm/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA 01301
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250102T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T151348Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Climate resilience\, community\, sustainability: Marketing your farm’s values
DESCRIPTION:This event has been POSTPONED due to weather concerns. \nStay tuned for details about a rescheduled event date. Contact Molly (molly@buylocalfood.org) with questions. \n\nAs a farmer\, you’re driven by your own set of values that shape how you farm and engage with your community. Choosing to center your values in farm marketing can be a deeply personal decision\, but also make a difference in attracting and retaining a customer base that’s motivated by your shared values. Join CISA for a panel and farmer-to-farmer discussion exploring how local farmers showcase sustainable practices\, climate resilience\, equitable food access\, and other values-based initiatives to further farm goals and differentiate their business. Farmer guest speakers will include Ellen Drews\, Farm Manager at Astarte Farm in Hadley\, and Abby Ferla\, Farm Manager at Foxtrot Farm in Ashfield. Following the panel\, Local Hero Program Manager\, Jen Smith\, will facilitate a group discussion to dig deeper into how farmers choose when and how to be public about their values\, challenges that arise from making a statement\, and strategies for effective customer communication. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-resilience-community-sustainability-marketing-your-farms-values/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20240207T174429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T172238Z
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SUMMARY:Field Notes/Notas del Campo: Local Food & Farm Stories with CISA
DESCRIPTION:Para leer en Español\, haga clic aquí en la parte superior del sitio web. \n\nCISA’s Field Notes is a live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and in our communities. This show is for everyone who grows\, cooks\, or eats – so\, everyone!  \nCome support your western Massachusetts neighbors as they share true stories about following dreams\, sustaining livelihoods\, and connecting with others through food. Recent stories included an adrenaline-fueled race to unload equipment in a lightning storm\, a nurse using vegetables to combat diabetes\, and a testimony about feeding people in Springfield during the pandemic. \nTickets are once again offered on a sliding scale from $10 – 30. Please pay what you can\, mark your calendars\, and we’ll see you there! \nWe are pleased to offer headset interpretation for audience members who prefer to enjoy the show in Spanish. Unfortunately\, the ticketing webpage is not available in Spanish. If you’d like to listen to the show in Spanish\, email lisa@buylocalfood.org by January 31st and we will get you a ticket and make sure we have a headset reserved for you. \nClick here to reserve your tickets today\n \nWinter season health precautions: All are welcome to mask or unmask as you are comfortable. If you are feeling ill\, please stay home to protect the health of others. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fieldnotes2025/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20241106T223013Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Digital Marketing: Managing Social Media During the Busy Season
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA and digital marketing expert\, Michael Crigler\, to explore social media marketing approaches that strengthen customer engagement\, while avoiding overload and making the most of your time. During your farm’s busiest season\, more is NOT always merrier. At the same time\, it is crucial to maintain a loyal and engaged customer base to weather the seasonal changes and ups and downs of farming. Workshop participants will learn to develop a social media strategy that efficiently cuts through the noise\, leveraging your limited hours to successfully reach\, engage\, and retain as many customers as possible. Use this session to strategize and make a plan for your social media management ahead of the growing season. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 18th\, 6-8pm\nLocation: Venture Way Collaborative\, 200 Venture Way\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \n\nContact Molly (molly@buylocalfood.org) with questions. \n\nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maximizing-your-digital-marketing-efficiency-strategic-social-media-management/
LOCATION:Private: Venture Way Collaborative\, 200 Venture Way\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250129T205449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175033Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Property Insurance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nFree; Dinner provided \nInsurance coverage is one of the major budget decisions farmers make and is also one of the most complex and least well understood. In the realm of farm property insurance\, in particular\, it is common for local farmers to find themselves unexpectedly underinsured in the event of losses. Join this session to learn more about how to make informed decisions about this type of insurance.  The meeting will be divided into two parts\, with the first part including technical presentations via zoom by insurance experts\, with time for questions. The second part will be a facilitated conversation among farmers to share experiences\, questions\, and lessons learned. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 26th from 4:30pm-7:30pm \nLocation: Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\n\nPlease pre-register for this meeting [here] by Monday\, February 24th so that we can plan accurately. \nContact Sonia at sonia@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-property-insurance-workshop/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250310T184912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T153305Z
UID:49498-1743442200-1743447600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfunding for farmers: opportunities and challenges
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nAs funding uncertainties and extreme weather events continue to rise\, this CISA workshop will help you understand the realistic challenges and opportunities of crowdfunding. Former CISA Executive Director and long-time fundraiser Phil Korman will share tips about when and how to run a crowdfunder\, and the ingredients for success. We’ll also hear from Maggie Toran from Natural Roots about their experience running a GoFundMe emergency fundraiser in 2023. If you want to learn more about crowdfunding\, whether you are considering it or feel unsure about it\, this workshop is for you. Light dinner provided.    \n\nDate: Monday\, March 31st\, 5:30-7pm\nLocation: Sunderland Public Library Community Room\n\nContact Lucy at lucy@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crowdfunding-for-farmers-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250228T203545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T170616Z
UID:49399-1743600600-1743606000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Resilience on Urban Farms: Adapting to Extreme Heat
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAs part of our Climate Change & Farming series\, CISA is presenting a webinar on how urban farms can adapt their growing practices to increased and prolonged heat events. In partnership with UMASS Extension Urban Agriculture staff and featuring a panel of urban growers\, the webinar will focus on how growing practices are being adapted\, how other tools like green infrastructure are being used to increase vegetative cover and conserve water\, and how to reduce heat stress on workers and the public that may visit sites. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for participants to share best practices\, and discuss challenges and potential solutions. \n\nDate: April 2nd\, 1:30-3pm ET\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)\n\nContact Molly at molly@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-resilience-on-urban-farms-adapting-to-heat-and-extreme-weather/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250307T214525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T204346Z
UID:49483-1744131600-1744137000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Outcomes in Clover Living Mulch Trials
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin Lincoln Fishman from Momentum Ag to hear about the results of nearly 50 on-farm trials investigating clover living mulch. Crops ranged from small-scale organic vegetables to small grains to conventional silage corn. \nWe’ll discuss our current thoughts on best management practices for growing cash crops in clover living mulch. \nWe will also look at the soil health test results from these trials. The head of Cornell’s Soil Health Testing Lab\, Bob Schindelbeck\, will join the call to field any farmer questions about how the Lab actually runs its various tests and how their scoring metric is devised. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 8th\, 5-6:30pm\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)\n\nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-outcomes-in-clover-living-mulch-trials/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250226T173641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T143249Z
UID:49359-1744288200-1744300800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Providing positive and constructive feedback in the farm workplace
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA and John Henderson of the Employers Association of the Northeast for a workshop exploring the unique challenges faced by farm managers and crew leaders who lead and give direction to their co-workers and staff members. Participants will learn tactics for giving both positive and constructive feedback to improve performance and drive employee engagement. This session will also speak to the unique challenges faced by middle managers who have increased responsibility coupled with limited authority and sometimes perform similar duties as those they lead. In the session\, you will learn to recognize what stops you from sharing feedback and learn tools to move beyond that\, discover ways to include the employee in the feedback process\, and understand the impact that providing effective feedback will have on your team. \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 10th\, 12:30-4pm\nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle Street\nFree | Lunch provided\n\nPlease contact Kristen at kristen@buylocalfood.org or (828) 284-4137 with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/providing-positive-and-constructive-feedback-in-the-farm-workplace/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250319T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180702Z
UID:49527-1744736400-1744743600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Listening Session: Mitigating Flood Risk
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nCISA and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) are hosting a listening session with farmers from the Connecticut River Valley to learn about farmers’ flood-related experiences and concerns. Farmers will have the opportunity to share ideas for specific ways that local policies\, municipal planning\, and advocacy can decrease flooding risk and improve the resilience of their farms. \nFarmers are invited to share their experiences with flooding and erosion along the Connecticut River and all tributaries through open discussion and a mapping activity. Following the event\, CISA will summarize and bring concerns voiced at the session to a Connecticut River Valley-wide collaboration to identify\, develop\, and prioritize flood resiliency projects. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 15th\, 5-7pm\nLocation: Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\nDinner and childcare provided\n\nRegistration is not required\, but greatly appreciated for planning purposes. This event is hosted by CISA and Franklin Regional Council of Governments. \nPlease contact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-listening-session-mitigating-flood-risk/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250402T205203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T152924Z
UID:49685-1745863200-1745868600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Meetup: Hampden County
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Local Hero members!\nWelcome spring with CISA! Meet our new Executive Director\, Jennifer Core\, and enjoy supper and networking with other Local Hero members. Register here. \nMonday\, April 28 at 6:00pm\nRandall’s Farm Cafe\n631 Center St\, Ludlow 01056\n\nPlease RSVP so we can plan food and beverages. We will have local food and drinks to provide a chance to share what’s on your mind at the start of the season. We’re looking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions?  Contact Jen Smith at jen@buylocalfood.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-meetup-hampden-county/
LOCATION:631 Center St\, Ludlow 01056\, 631 Center St.\, Ludlow\, MA\, 01056\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250402T210230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T153449Z
UID:49706-1746034200-1746039600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Meetup: Franklin County
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Local Hero members!\nWelcome spring with CISA! Meet our new Executive Director\, Jennifer Core\, and enjoy supper and networking with other Local Hero members. Register here. \nWednesday\, April 30 at 5:30pm\nThe Brewery at Four Star Farms\n496 Pine Meadow Rd\, Northfield 01360\n\nPlease RSVP so we can plan food and beverages. We will have local food and drinks to provide a chance to share what’s on your mind at the start of the season. We’re looking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions?  Contact Jen Smith at jen@buylocalfood.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-meetup-franklin-county/
LOCATION:Four Star Farms\, 496 Pine Meadow Road\, Northfield\, MA\, 01360
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250428T165656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140048Z
UID:49883-1747933200-1747938600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Farm Crew from Extreme Heat / Cómo proteger equipos de trabajo agrícola del calor extremo
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA for a remote heat safety training for farmers\, farm managers and crew leaders. Although farmers have always dealt with hot days\, climate trends show we can expect more frequent extreme heat events in our region\, bringing increased health risks to farm crews. This webinar will cover strategies for monitoring heat risk\, providing effective training\, communicating with employees\, and responding in an emergency.   \nSarah Janes Ugoretz of University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension will explain newly proposed OSHA guidelines for heat safety and provide practical guidance and examples of best practices. We’ll share resources farmers and managers can adapt for their own use\, including templates and training materials available in Spanish and English. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own creative strategies\, discuss challenges\, and think about a heat safety plan for their farm.   \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 22\, 5-6:30pm ET\nLocation: Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n\nThis webinar is part of CISA’s annual Adapt your Farm to Climate Change Series. The series currently focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soil\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others.  \nContact Stephen Taranto at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions.  \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.  \n________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegístrese aqui \nÚnase a CISA para una capacitación remota sobre protección contra el calor para agricultores\, administradores de fincas y jefes de equipo. Si bien los agricultores siempre han trabajado en días calurosos\, las tendencias climáticas indican que podemos esperar eventos de calor extremo más frecuentes en nuestra región\, lo que conlleva mayores riesgos para la salud de los equipos agrícolas. Este webinar abordará estrategias para monitorear el riesgo de calor\, brindar capacitación efectiva\, comunicarse con los empleados y responder ante una emergencia.  \n Sarah Janes Ugoretz\, de la Extensión de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison\, explicará las nuevas recomendaciones de la OSHA para la protección contra el calor y brindará orientación práctica y ejemplos de mejores prácticas. Compartiremos recursos que los agricultores y administradores pueden adaptar para su propio uso\, incluyendo plantillas y materiales de capacitación disponibles en español e inglés. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus propias estrategias creativas\, discutir los desafíos y diseñar un plan de seguridad contra el calor para su finca.  \n\nFecha: Jueves\, 22 de Mayo\, 5-6:30pm ET\nLugar: Zoom\n\n¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Stephen Taranto\, stephen@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 17. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/protecting-your-farm-crew-from-extreme-heat/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250618T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T143541Z
UID:50134-1750500000-1750507200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at Amherst Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mff_amherstfm/
LOCATION:Amherst Farmers’ Market\, Amherst Town Common\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250605T130346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T130346Z
UID:50051-1752231600-1752242400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop:  Optimizing Yields in Beef Cattle- Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 2 \nOptimizing Yields in Beef Cattle: \nSelective Breeding & Linear measurements \nPart 1: July 11: Harrier Fields Farm\, Schodack Landing\, NY\, 11am-2pm \nOur initial session will focus on using linear measurements to assess body condition and market readiness of beef cattle.  These measurements will become part of the larger discussion on genetic selection and strategic breeding. \nTo register for the two-part workshops people can email me directly and include their name\, the name of the farm or organization they are affiliated with\, and its location. \nPriority will be given to livestock farmers in the Berkshire-Taconic region. \nAny questions please email: jake@berkshireagventures.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-optimizing-yields-in-beef-cattle-berkshire-agricultural-ventures/
LOCATION:Harrier Fields Farm\, 4116 County Rd 21\, Schodack Landing\, New York\, 12156
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250702T194013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T194013Z
UID:50214-1753524000-1753531200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-food-fun-4/
LOCATION:Greenfield Farmers’ Market\, Court Square\, Greenfield
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250627T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T201459Z
UID:50186-1753981200-1753988400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Clover Living Mulch Field Walk at Hampshire College Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather. We will be in touch with more information about a rescheduled event.  \nPlease contact Lincoln at Momentum Ag with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/clover-living-mulch-field-walk-at-hampshire-college-farm/
LOCATION:Hampshire College Farm\, 793 West Street\, Amherst\, MA 01002
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250611T134530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T024744Z
UID:50085-1757610000-1757617200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Family-friendly activities on your farm
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nJoin CISA for a farm tour and workshop about how to make your farm a destination for families and school groups. Cheryl Fletcher of Fletcher Farm will talk about the festivals and field trips that bring families to their farm and farm store. We’ll tour the hay playground\, hayrides\, and pick-your own fields where they host hundreds of students on school field trips. University of Vermont Extension Agritourism Specialist Lisa Chase will lead a discussion about activities\, promotion strategies\, liability\, and safety considerations. Whether your farm has been hosting school groups and families for years or you are thinking about getting started at any scale\, bring your questions and stories. \nThis event will be at Fletcher Farm in Southampton\, MA. Dinner will be provided. (And if it’s easier for you to attend if your kids tag along\, we’ll feed them too!) Please register by Monday\, September 8th. \nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/family-friendly-activities-on-your-farm/
LOCATION:Fletcher Farm\, 17 Gunn Rd\, Southampton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250903T191450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T193658Z
UID:50616-1758214800-1758222000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Dave’s Natural Garden: Farm Walk & Farmer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA and farmers Meghan Hastings and Dave Kaskeski for a farm walk at Dave’s Natural Garden in Granby\, MA\, where a combined strategy of income stream diversification\, forward-thinking adaptations to climate change\, and a lot of hard work have led to a thriving farm business and neighborhood food hub.  \nThe event starts with a walk around the farm to have a look at and discuss the different components of the business including a farm store\, CSA\, seasonal flower and vegetable starts\, eggs\, and others. As we go\, we will also have a look at innovative practices used by the farmers to adapt to increasing weather variability such as no-till soil management\, indoor growing\, growing more food on less land\, and greenhouse production in bulb crates.  \nAfter the farm walk CISA will host a casual networking event with dinner where participants can talk further with Meghan and Dave as well as learn about some of the support CISA offers to area farm and food businesses. Members of CISA’s technical assistance team will be available to discuss farm business support programs.  \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 18\, 5-7pm\nLocation: Dave’s Natural Garden\, 35 Amherst St\, Granby MA 01033 (Directions: Dave’s Natural Garden)\n\nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/daves-natural-garden-farm-walk-farmer-networking-event/
LOCATION:Dave’s Natural Garden\, 35 Amherst St\, Granby\, MA\, 01033
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250717T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T091941Z
UID:50307-1758646800-1758654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Stress and Grief: Building Understanding & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and University of New Hampshire Extension for an event exploring how farmers and others working in food systems are experiencing and coping with climate grief.  \nMany people are suffering from emotional consequences associated with anticipated or actual environmental changes and reacting with despair\, grief\, or uncertainty. Farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers have uniquely intimate relationships to places and landscapes\, and as a result\, are especially vulnerable to climate-related losses and grief.   \nThis session will offer an introduction to the notion of climate grief or eco-distress. Participants will be encouraged to explore specific things they have lost to climate change\, and identify and share with each other healthy strategies they are currently using to cope with climate-related stress.  \nLight dinner will be provided at the beginning of the event.  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 5-6:30pm \nLocation: Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland\, Massachusetts 01375 \n\nThis event is aimed at farmers in Massachusetts\, and will be hosted in Sunderland\, MA. Another session of the training will be offered in Millbrook\, NY on September 22. Click here for details. \nSpeaker: Maud Powell\, Oregon State University  \nMaud Powell is a Professor of Practice in the Small Farms Extension program at Oregon State University and serves as Oregon’s co-coordinator for the Western SARE’s professional development program. For the past seventeen years\, she has designed and delivered educational programs for farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon. Additionally\, she and her family have owned and operated a vegetable seed and produce farm\, Wolf Gulch\, for twenty-five years.  \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information!  \nContact Stephen at Stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.  \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA and Northeast Extension Risk Management Education (NERME) under Award Number 2023-70027-40447 and Award Number 2024-70027-42540.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-stress-and-grief-building-understanding-resilience/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20250731T133927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T131952Z
UID:50362-1758879000-1758909600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agroforestry Crawl: Three farms in one day!
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA on Friday\, September 26th for an all-day Agroforestry Crawl visiting three innovative western MA farms with agroforestry systems on their land.  \nWe start out at The Long Game Orchard in Northfield\, a 6-acre silvopasture farm with tree crops including chestnuts\, American persimmons\, Asian pears\, Yellowbud hickory\, and pawpaws. The farm is also experimenting with fodder and biodiversity hedges and is transforming an adjacent secondary forest fragment into a silvopasture system. From there we travel to Firefly Farm in Sunderland\, a 25-acre no-till farm with perennial herbs\, a no-till veggie area and orchards of heartnuts\, hazelnuts and chestnuts. Finally\, we hit Carr’s Ciderhouse and Preservation Orchard in Hadley for a look at their apple orchards that are integrated with grazing flocks of sheep and chickens based on the farm and raised in collaboration with Meadowfed Lamb.  \nVisits to each farm include farm tours and conversations with the farmers and participants. Following the tour of Carr’s\, we will have some time to reflect on opportunities and challenges associated with implementing agroforestry systems on western MA farms and a networking session over pizza and cider.  \nThis event is oriented toward farmers and service providers\, but is open to members of the public interested in learning about agroforestry. \nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 9:30am – 6pm (rain date Sept 27th) \nFarm Tour Locations:  \n\nThe Long Game Orchard\, Northfield\nFirefly Farm\, Sunderland\nPreservation Orchard\, Meadowfed Lamb and Carr’s Ciderhouse\, Hadley\n\nAgenda:  \n9:30am – Meet up at The Long Game Orchard \n10:00am – Begin farm tour   \n11:30am – BYO lunch break at The Long Game Orchard or elsewhere  \n1:00pm – Meet up at Firefly Farm\, begin farm tour   \n2:30pm – Depart for Preservation Orchard & Carr’s Ciderhouse/Meadowfed Lamb   \n3:00pm – Begin farm tour  \n4:00pm – Discussion on moving agroforestry systems forward – constraints and opportunities  \n5:00pm – Networking/cider/pizza at Carr’s \n6:00pm – End of event \nRegistration: Please register in advance. Although we encourage participants to attend all three farm tours\, you may select one or two tours to attend if you’re not able to commit to the full day. \nFood: CISA will provide some snacks but otherwise food will not be provided on the tour. Please bring your own lunch or plan to go out in between tours. Pizza and cider will be available to purchase at Carr’s Ciderhouse during the networking session at the end of the tour. \nTransportation: Please arrange your own transportation between tour locations. Participants are encouraged to coordinate their own rideshares to carpool between locations\, if possible. \nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions or to register. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agroforestry-crawl/
LOCATION:The Long Game Orchard\, Firefly Farm\, Carr’s Ciderhouse and Orchard
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20251017T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142121Z
UID:50992-1761926400-1761933600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun Halloween Harvest
DESCRIPTION:CISA and the Deerfield Tilton Library are teaming up to celebrate Halloween 2025 with a harvest flair! \nJoin us at the CISA office at One Sugarloaf Street on Halloween\, Friday\, October 31st from 4-6pm for fun and games\, sips and nibbles of local food\, and a goodie bag of local treats for your trick-or-treat bag. \n\nMeet Mango\, the bearded dragon from the Tilton Library!\nPlay harvest-themed games\nEnjoy a selfie station for costume photos\nTaste pumpkin baked treats from Upinngil Farm\nSample cider & apples from Clarkdale Fruit Farms\nTake home goodie bags with chocolates from Richardson’s Candy & popcorn from Marty’s Local
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/25halloween-harvest/
LOCATION:Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture\, One Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T160650
CREATED:20251229T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214214Z
UID:51400-1768487400-1768492800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for developing a motivated farm crew
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, which will kick off CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nAn invested farm team is essential for farms to achieve the levels of productivity they need to succeed. Employees are motivated not only by wages and benefits\, but also by opportunities to feel a sense of achievement\, curiosity\, and pride in their work. In this session\, we’ll take a close look at the factors that contribute to employees’ motivation and discuss a wide (and attainable) range of ways in which you can support internal motivation within your farm crew. Presenters Sarah Janes Ugoretz\, Farm Labor Educator at University of Wisconsin Extension\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share tried-and-true strategies to encourage employee motivation\, grounded in real farm examples. \nContact marisa@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nCISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/strategies-for-developing-a-motivated-farm-crew/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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