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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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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
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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:20260521T175606
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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:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250310T184912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T153305Z
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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:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250228T203545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T170616Z
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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:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250307T214525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T204346Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250319T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180702Z
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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:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250402T205203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T152924Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250402T210230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T153449Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250428T165656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140048Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250605T130346Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
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:20260521T175606
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20251229T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214305Z
UID:51403-1769601600-1769614200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting your team up for a successful season - orientation and onboarding with Woven Roots Farm
DESCRIPTION:Providing new farm employees with comprehensive orientation to your farm’s systems\, policies\, and work culture is a crucial step to set yourself up for a successful season. Jen Salinetti (co-director) and Aviva Klein (farm manager) of Woven Roots Farm have learned through experience the importance of making time for this early-season step. In this workshop\, Jen and Aviva will share the systems they’ve developed for onboarding both new and returning employees at the start of each season\, and they will support attendees in developing or refining their own orientation plans. \nThis in-person CISA workshop is free\, but please register here by Monday\, January 26th so we can provide food for all. Snacks will be available throughout\, and a late lunch will be provided by 1:30. The snow date\, in the event of winter weather\, is Thursday\, January 29th (at the same time and place). Contact 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/setting-your-team-up-for-a-successful-season-orientation-and-onboarding-at-woven-roots-farm/
LOCATION:Easthampton Public Library Annex\, 52 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20251230T015129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214317Z
UID:51413-1770820200-1770825600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building skills to manage conflict on the farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nConflict doesn’t tend to resolve itself\, and when left unaddressed\, the consequences for your farm can be far-reaching. In this session\, we explore common sources of conflict on the farm\, our different styles of dealing with conflict\, and how to actively move towards conflict resolution. Presenters Kristen Kordet\, owner of Blue Moon Community Farm\, and Katie Bishop\, owner of PrairiErth Farm\, will share concrete strategies to engage with and resolve conflict more effectively\, both within farm crews and between employees and managers. You’ll leave with new tools to proactively reduce unhealthy conflict\, manage conflict when it arises\, and incorporate lessons learned into your ongoing farm management decisions. \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/building-skills-to-manage-conflict-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20260206T165608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T141806Z
UID:51659-1773162000-1773169200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Tried-and-True Strategies to Attract and Retain Great Employees
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free in-person discussion at the Sunderland Public Library\, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nFinding\, hiring\, and maintaining a great crew of employees is no small feat\, and for farms and food businesses in particular it can require a lot of creativity to create desirable positions with long-term potential. Hear from a panel of local farm and food business managers about the strategies they’ve used to attract and retain employees\, including offering valuable benefits (like health insurance stipends and gear stipends)\, creating pathways for growth and skill-building\, offering winter work\, and finding ways to appeal to the many different reasons potential employees are drawn to working in our local food system. \nWe’ll hear from a mix of farm/food business owners and longtime employees\, including Ethan Markham from Old Friends Farm\, Lilly Israel from Kitchen Garden Farm\, David Fisher from Natural Roots\, and Annie Myers from Myers Produce. Together\, the panelists will speak to a range of practices that support employee satisfaction\, promote positive work culture\, and encourage employees to return season after season. \nA light dinner will be provided\, and there will be time for mingling and continued conversation after the panel. Please register by 3/8 so that we can have an accurate count for food. \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/panel-discussion-tried-and-true-strategies-to-attract-and-retain-great-employees/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20251230T020117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T214349Z
UID:51416-1773324000-1773329400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Developing strong systems for communication\, feedback\, and decision-making
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this free virtual workshop\, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. \nWithout strong systems for communication\, feedback\, and decision-making\, farm teams can get slowed down by unresolved frustrations or conflicts and lack of clarity around how decisions are made. This session will cover some of the strategies that even time-limited farmers can use to cultivate smoother and more well-functioning farm teams in the long run\, including: building in regular time and space for feedback among farm team members\, mid-season and end-of-season check-ins between farm management and employees\, and decision-making structures that value multiple perspectives while also supporting efficiency. Maggie Cheney and D Rooney\, co-founders of the cooperative farm Rock Steady Farm\, will share from their years of experience developing and using such systems with their farm team\, with concrete examples from their farm context. Contact 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/developing-strong-systems-for-communication-feedback-and-decision-making/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T164500
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20260224T050635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T141350Z
UID:51756-1773922500-1773938700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:First aid training for farm managers and crew leaders
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this farmer first aid training. \nAre you prepared to respond to the unexpected? CISA is hosting this in-person Institute for Wild Med training for farm managers and crew leaders to give you the skills to help ensure that everyone on the farm crew stays healthy\, safe and productive\, along with the peace of mind that you are prepared for whatever comes your way. Anyone in a formal or informal leadership role on a farm is welcome to attend. This in-person training will be held in Hadley (location will be sent following registration). Learn to prevent and treat the most common illnesses and injuries – including heat exhaustion\, dehydration\, bleeding\, allergies\, fractures\, and more – that are likely to come up in your daily lives and day-to-day work leading a farm crew. Build the skills you need to quickly respond to health issues in the field\, to confidently evaluate their severity and urgency\, and to have clarity about how and where to access the appropriate level of care when outside help is needed. \nThis training can satisfy OSHA standards for workplace first aid training. All attendees will receive a certificate of course completion from the Institute for Wild Med following the training. If you need an official certification for regulatory compliance purposes\, please indicate this on your registration form — the Institute for Wild Med is an HSI-approved training center and can provide Adult CPR/First Aid certification cards from HSI upon request. The training cost is $10\, plus an additional $10 charge for those requesting an HSI certification card. Lunch will be provided. \nPlease register early\, since this training is capped at 24 participants. And please let us know if you or others would like to receive first aid + CPR training in Spanish — we are currently scheduling a separate Spanish language training in April. Contact kristen@buylocalfood.org with any questions. \nThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, project award no. 2024-49400-43639\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, as well as 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/first-aid-training-for-farm-managers-and-crew-leaders/
LOCATION:Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T175606
CREATED:20250311T123159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T122804Z
UID:49504-1776187800-1776196800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:An Evening of Community and Connections: CISA's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and community at CISA’s Annual Meeting: Tuesday\, April 14th at 5:30pm in the Carroll Room in Smith College’s College Center! \nCISA members and supporters are invited to attend as we honor our Local Hero Award recipients\, enjoy a locally-sourced meal\, and hear an update on the past year’s challenges and successes. \nThe Annual Meeting is free to attend\, but registration is required\, and space is limited. Cocktail hour with a cash bar begins at 5:30\, and the evening program begins promptly at 6:30 pm. A short business meeting will include the election of CISA’s Board members. \nRSVP now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-gathering-for-community-and-resilience-cisas-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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