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SUMMARY:Nature-based workshop at Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:FREE Nature-based workshops for kids during Greenfield Summer Eats: Bring your kiddo(s) to Just Roots during Greenfield Summer Eats- Enjoy supper\, take home breakfast\, and engage in nature-based activities! Come eat and play! No registration required\, just drop in and have some fun. The last workshop will be August 7th and we’re making beautiful bouquets!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nature-based-workshop-at-just-roots/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T190000
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SUMMARY:Water & Climate Change Twilight Meeting at Bardwell Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin UMass Extension and CISA for a climate-themed twilight meeting at Bardwell Farm in Hatfield\, MA! \n\nLisa McKeag will share findings from her recent water quality survey of farms around MA and discuss potential impacts of weather and climate change on ag water quality.\nHarrison Bardwell will show off his new automated irrigation system\, and discuss irrigation practices and funded projects around the farm.\nSue Scheufele will discuss climate change impacts on vegetable pests including an on-farm trial for managing Phytophthora blight in peppers hosted by Bardwell Farm.\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by CISA and UMass Extension and is part of CISA’s annual Adapt your Farm to Climate Change Series. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, 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. \nWhen: Friday\, August 2\, 2024\, 5-7pm\, with dinner and discussion to follow \nWhere: Bardwell Farm\, 49 Main St.\, Hatfield\, MA 01038 \nRegistration: Free! Please register in advance so we can order enough food. Click here to register. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/water-climate-change-twilight-meeting-at-bardwell-farm/
LOCATION:Bardwell Farm\, 49 Main Street\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T150212Z
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SUMMARY:Tillage Reduction Systems and Equipment: Living Mulch and Strip-Till
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nCome check out Atlas Farm’s 3 acre experiment with strip-tilled winter squash in a perennial clover living mulch\, and living clover/rye pathways in five acres of tomatoes. We’ll look at a no-till drill\, strip-till equipment\, and strip-cultivation equipment. Atlas Farms’ trials have implications for tillage reduction and soil health for conventional and organic growers at all scales. Following the talk and tour\, there will be a light dinner at 6 PM. We hope to see you there! \nThis event is co-sponsored by CISA\, Momentum Ag\, the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District\, and UMass. \n\nDate: Thursday\, July 25th\, 4-6pm\nLocation: Atlas Farm\, 595A River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342\n\nContact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/tillage-reduction-systems-and-equipment-living-mulch-and-strip-till/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm trial fields\, 595A River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240627T144943Z
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SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at The Farmers Market at Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids! Come out to Forest Park for a summertime farmers’ market with all sorts of special activities! Kids can make a smoothie by pedaling a bike\, check out a summer cooking demo\, and taste a rainbow of locally grown fruits and veggies! Parents and caregivers welcome! \nCommunity Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is partnering with The Farmers Market at Forest Park and Homegrown Springfield for a summer celebration of local food\, local farms\, and local families on Tuesday\, July 9th\, from 12:30-2:30pm. This free event will be held at Forest Park in Springfield in the Cyr Arena parking lot\, close to the pool and splash pad. We will be in the Monkey House in the event of rain. \nHighlights include: \n\nMake a bike smoothie with Homegrown Springfield\nSummer cooking demonstration with local ingredients by Homegrown Springfield\nSummer Eats open lunch site\, distributing free nutritious meals to youth under 18\nBlueberry samples from Red Fire Farm\nUrban Farming with Gardening the Community\nWIC Mass Farmers Market Coupon Distribution\nUMass Nutrition Education Program\nSNAP\, Mass Health\, and Health Connector information for parents from Caring Health Center\n\nVersion 1.0.0 \nThis event will be held rain or shine. Both event and park admission are free for farmers’ market visitors. Enter the park using the main entrance\, 299 Sumner Avenue or the side entrance at 200 Trafton Road. The Farmers Market at Forest Park is open every Tuesday from 12:30-6pm. \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Goodrich at lisa@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100\, ext. 29. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mff24-at-forest-park/
LOCATION:The Farmers Market at Forest Park\, 299 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000
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SUMMARY:Maintaining Agricultural Ditches: What to Know About the Agricultural Exemption and Best Practices from NRCS
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nPlease join us on Wednesday June 26th at 6pm at the Hadley Senior Center for a workshop on ditches and storm water management in agricultural settings. This workshop is intended for farmers and members of conservation and agricultural commissions. We will hear from the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the agricultural exemption\, with time for Q&A. There will be a presentation on best practices & resources from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Staff representing CISA\, MDAR APR\, Hampshire Hampden Conservation Districts and Hadley Conservation Commission will be attending the event and available to answer questions. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 26th\, 6pm \nLocation: Hadley Senior Center\, 46 Middle St.\, Hadley\, MA 01035 \nContact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/maintaining-ditches/
LOCATION:Hadley Senior Center\, 46 Middle St\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240524T143746Z
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SUMMARY:Spring into Summer at Making Food Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the last day of spring at the South Hadley Farmers’ Market\, at Buttery Brook Park. CISA will be there with a hyperlocal food event for families. All ages are welcome to play with food! Dave’s Natural Garden will be on hand with many varieties of peas for a scientific taste test. Love Leaf Farm will teach about growing peas and sunflowers shoots & give out samples. Enjoy strawberries from Sapowsky Farms. Tortilla & Tortellini\, tortoises from Flora & Fauna Farm\, will be available for visits and photos. This free event is all about tasting local food and meeting local farmers. Have fun with veggie props for a photo session. Parents\, pick up information on SNAP match & HIP. More fun still in the works! \n\nThe South Hadley Farmers’ Market is open for the season every Wednesday through October 2nd\, from 2-6PM at Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimanset Street\, South Hadley. They accept SNAP and WIC\, and offer a $10 SNAP match.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-into-summer-at-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimansett St\,\, South Hadley\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch On Local
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil\, CISA staff\, and other CISA supporters to reflect on the challenges and lessons learned from last year’s events and discuss how this year is unfolding for our local farms. \nDate: Friday\, June 14th\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: CISA Office Conference Room and Zoom \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/june-2024-lunch-on-local/
LOCATION:CISA Conference Room or Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T193000
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SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session three)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis workshop will be held on Zoom on Monday\, June 3rd\, 6:30-7:45pm. \nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-three/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240411T182644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T152825Z
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SUMMARY:CISA's Farm Bike Tour: Pedal to Pasture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CISA’s first-ever guided farm tour by bike! \n \nPedal to Pasture is an immersive and engaging experience for all ages and levels of experience. Riders will be led through a guided tour of scenic roads and fields\, get an inside look at three local farms’ growing practices\, and hear farmers’ stories of the benefits and challenges of farming today in the Connecticut River Valley. \nWhen: Sunday\, June 2nd\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nArrive at Prospect Meadow Farm between 8:15-8:30 for a bike safety check and route overview with our guides. \nCost: sliding scale\, $75-$150 adults; $40 kids. Proceeds benefit CISA’s mission of building a better local food system in western Massachusetts.\nWith two guided groups\, you can choose your preferred pace on this flat 12-mile loop ride. All levels and abilities are welcome\, as are e-bikes and pedal-assist bikes. Each group will enjoy two 30-minute stops for tours of two vegetable farms\, plus a tour at our start/finish location\, Prospect Meadow Farm. \nYou’ll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and a refreshing Crooked Stick popsicle after the ride. \nWeather and cancellation policy: This event will happen rain or shine though if riding conditions are unsafe\, we will cancel. Registration fees will carry over to next year’s tour. \nSpace is limited\, so pre-register today!  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisas-farm-bike-tour-pedal-to-pasture/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240328T043100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T141905Z
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SUMMARY:Impacts of Increasing Annual Temperatures for New England Farms
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and Sara Kelemen from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub on Monday\, May 13th\, 4-5:30pm for the annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change webinar and workshop series kick-off event. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others. \nSara will share climate and temperature data from New England and discuss some examples of how temperature change will impact agricultural operations. Sara has been working on diversified farms for 8 years\, and manages climate adaptation and mitigation planning programs for many types of farmers with the Climate Hub and other partners. \nThrough webinars and on-farm workshops\, participants in this year’s events will learn about adaptation practices and how to implement them\, hear from technical assistance providers and converse with farmers on their experiences making changes on their farms. See this year’s full schedule here and see you on the 13th! \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impacts-of-increasing-annual-temperatures-for-new-england-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240420T093019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124506Z
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SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session two)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-two/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240420T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T124325Z
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SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers' market staff (session one)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-one/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240417T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T162809Z
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SUMMARY:Hilltown Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! Let’s start a garden and learn about local food. \n\nMaking Food Fun comes to the Hilltowns! CISA and the Old Creamery Co-op team up to celebrate spring. Plant vegetable seedlings or strawberry starts from Windy Ridge Farm for your home garden. Learn about seeds from the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. Taste local foods and learn new recipes for spring ingredients. This family event is free and open to the public at the Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA 01026\, on Saturday\, May 4th from 10am-12pm—rain or shine! Parent resources about HIP\, farmers’ markets\, and more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240321T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T143240Z
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SUMMARY:Pause & Pivot Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pause & Pivot Farm in Williamsburg on April 18th at 3 pm for an exclusive tour of their hydroponic container farm! \nDiscover the innovative techniques they use to grow a diverse array of greens and herbs year-round. \nYou’ll also get a sneak peek at their brand new woodworking operation at the farm\, where salvaged and native wood are transformed into beautiful small furniture and functional home goods. \nThis event is offered on a sliding scale basis\, and proceeds will go towards CISA’s programs.\nLimited space available. Secure your spot by signing up using the link below. \n Register here for the Pause & Pivot Farm Tour
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pause-pivot-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Pause and Pivot Farm\, 74 South Street\, Williamsburg\, MA\, 01096\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240318T153839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T142809Z
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SUMMARY:CISA's Annual Meeting & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE AT CAPACITY! If you would like to be added to a wait list for the Annual Meeting\, please reach out to Jennifer.\n \n\nJoin us for CISA’s Annual Meeting and a celebration on Thursday\, April 4th at 5:00 pm in the Carroll Room at Smith College! \nCISA members and supporters are invited to attend as we honor our Local Hero Award recipients\, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner\, and celebrate what you helped to accomplish in 2023. \nOptional pre-meeting tours of Sub Rosa Botanical Lounge & Smith College Dining Services before dinner begin at 4:00 pm. Tours include registration for the Annual Meeting\, so please only register for one ticket per attendee. \nThe Annual Meeting is free to attend\, but registration is required. Cocktail hour with a cash bar begins at 5\, and the evening program begins promptly at 6 pm. \nSpace is limited\, so please RSVP. \n Register here for the CISA’s Annual Meeting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisas-annual-meeting-celebration/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, Carroll Room\, 100 Elm Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240223T163511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T163511Z
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SUMMARY:Free Yoga Class & Networking Hour for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm   \nJoin us for a rejuvenating and restorative yoga class at Sanctuary\, a personal healing and collective wellness center\, inside Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton.   \nSanctuary is featuring CISA as the nonprofit organization in its Community Spotlight Series for March. This free yoga class serves as an expression of gratitude for your hard work and dedication to all that you do for our community.   \nYoga For Farmers is open to both farm owners and farm workers; all levels of experience are welcome. Please bring your own mat if you have one\, but mats will be available for those who need them. Due to limited space\, registration is required to secure your spot. Sign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-yoga-class-networking-hour-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 150 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240209T013450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T015201Z
UID:45988-1711474200-1711479600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Basics: Getting Started / Aspectos básicos del negocio: Primeros pasos
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 26th 5:30-7pm\, online \nHow do you set up a new farm or food business? Eyad Salha from Valley Community Development will share a roadmap for your first few years of starting up. We’ll talk about business planning\, financial planning\, entity structures and how to best set yourself up to succeed. We’ll even dive into how to set prices and track income and expenses. You’ll leave with a roadmap and helpful tools to get you started. \nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing & Managing a Food Business winter series. Click here for more information. \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 stipend per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\nRegister here before March 20th! \nFor questions\, interpretation requests\, or registering after the deadlines above\, contact Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842. \n\n\nMartes 26 de marzo 5:30-7pm\, en línea \n¿Cómo se pone en marcha un nuevo negocio agrícola o alimentario? Eyad Salha\, de Valley Community Development\, compartirá una hoja de ruta para sus primeros años de puesta en marcha. Hablaremos sobre la planificación empresarial\, la planificación financiera\, las estructuras de las entidades y la mejor manera de prepararse para tener éxito. Incluso nos sumergiremos en cómo fijar precios y hacer un seguimiento de los ingresos y los gastos. Se irá con una hoja de ruta y herramientas útiles para empezar. \nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\nRegístrese aquí antes de 20 de marzo \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/essential-skills-business-basics-getting-started/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240209T013016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T145356Z
UID:45986-1710955800-1710961200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with Customers / Conectar con los clientes
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday March 20th 5:30-7pm\, online \nKnowing who your customers are and what is important to them is the foundation of marketing your business. Join Sara Esthus from Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where we will cover how to identify your customer groups and how you can strengthen your marketing by creating a deeper connection with them. You will learn new techniques for building a customer-focused marketing strategy to help inspire your customers to invest in your business. \nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing & Managing a Food Business winter series. Click here for more information. \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 stipend per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\nRegister here before March 14th! \nFor questions\, interpretation requests\, or registering after the deadlines above\, contact Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842. \n\nMiércoles 20 de marzo 5:30-7:00\, en línea \nSaber quiénes son sus clientes y qué es importante para ellos es la base de la comercialización de su negocio. Únase a Sara Esthus de Homegrown Studio en un taller introductorio en el que trataremos cómo identificar a sus grupos de clientes y cómo puede reforzar su marketing creando una conexión más profunda con ellos. Aprenderá nuevas técnicas para crear una estrategia de marketing centrada en el cliente que le ayude a inspirar a sus clientes para que inviertan en su negocio. \nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\nRegístrese aquí antes de 14 de marzo \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/essential-skills-connecting-with-customers/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240209T012625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T030509Z
UID:45984-1710351000-1710356400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Finding Funding for Farm and Food Businesses / Hallar financiación para empresas agrícolas y alimentarias
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 13th 5:30-7pm\, online.  \nJohn Waite from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation will give us an overview of the funding landscape for farms and food businesses. We will talk about the roles of different funding sources in your business planning\, and introduce local lenders who are excited to work with early stage farms and food businesses. CISA staff will also give an introduction to grants for farmers (and we’ll talk about one of the few grant opportunities for non-farm businesses too). \nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing & Managing a Food Business winter series. Click here for more information. \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 stipend per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice\n\nRegister here before March 6th! \nFor questions\, interpretation requests\, or registering after the deadlines above\, contact Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842. \n\nMiércoles 13 de marzo\, de 5:30 a 7 de la tarde\, en línea \nJohn Waite\, de la Corporación de Desarrollo Comunitario del condado de Franklin\, nos ofrecerá una visión general del panorama de la financiación para granjas y empresas alimentarias. Hablaremos sobre el papel de las diferentes fuentes de financiación en la planificación de su negocio y presentaremos a los prestamistas locales que están encantados de trabajar con granjas y empresas alimentarias en fase inicial. El personal de CISA también ofrecerá una introducción a las subvenciones para agricultores (y también hablaremos de una de las pocas oportunidades de subvención para empresas no agrícolas). \nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¡Las sesiones están abiertas a cualquier persona y son gratuitas! ADEMÁS\, si se identifica como BIPOC o de bajos ingresos\, o si necesita interpretación al inglés\, es elegible para obtener: \n\n$30 – $60 por taller\nInterpretación y/o traducción\nHasta cinco horas de asesoramiento individual gratuito sobre cualquier tema de su elección\n\nRegístrese aquí antes de 6 de marzo \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Lucy Kahn\, (413) 247-4842.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/essential-skills-finding-funding-for-farm-and-food-businesses/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240228T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T151546Z
UID:46158-1709812800-1709816400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Lunch On Local
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free event on Zoom or in the CISA conference room for a short\, informal discussion about what’s happening in our local food system on March 7th at noon. Click here to register. \nOur Special Project Director Margaret Christie will briefly share how we’re helping farms in the aftermath of last year’s crises\, followed by your questions or comments. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nIncreasing our Senior FarmShare program\, made possible by your support of our Growing Resilience campaign. With our community’s support\, we’re bringing the total this year to 800.\nSupporting farmers directly through our Emergency Farm Fund\, which has made $215\,000 in zero-interest loans to nine farms to help them stay in business.\nWrapping up the final stretch of our Growing Resilience campaign to expand CISA’s capacity to help farmers adapt to climate change\, increase our food access programs\, and much more.\n\nLast year was particularly tough for our local farmers\, and your support made a real difference. Come hear from Margaret and others at CISA about how we’re helping and how things are looking for 2024! \nPlease bring your own lunch if you plan to attend in person at CISA. You will receive the Zoom link after your register. \n Register Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/lunch-on-local/
LOCATION:CISA Conference Room or Zoom
CATEGORIES:CISA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240201T191152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T185749Z
UID:45833-1709139600-1709146800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Networking and Grants Showcase for Local Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nGet to know your fellow farmers and join us for an evening of networking and free pizza at the newly renovated barn at Crimson and Clover Farm! In the first half hour\, Nate Frigard of Crimson and Clover will speak on implementing and leveraging large grant funds on his farm\, including the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) and Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG). MDAR representatives\, Jess Camp and Melissa Adams\, will give an overview of grants available through MDAR and be available to answer questions\, with a focus on MEGA\, and MDAR’s farm viability program. The networking portion will follow\, with time to chat with fellow farmers and MDAR staffers. This event is open to all\, both new and established farmers. Kids are welcome. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 28th\, 5:00pm-7:00pm\nLocation: Crimson and Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA 01062 \n\nContact Jen at jen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 22 with questions. \nThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Ranger Development Program grant no. 2020-70017-32420 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/networking-and-grants-showcase-for-new-farmers/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20231116T130224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T193102Z
UID:45100-1707292800-1707325200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. \nAre you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop on February 7th to receive a ServSafe Certification and an Allergens Awareness Certificate at a reduced cost. Topics include safe food handling practices\, proper food preparation\, storage\, and serving techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety. The workshop will be led by Randy Crochier\, Director of Public Health at Franklin Regional Council of Governments & 20-year ServSafe instructor. All materials will be provided\, and a light lunch will be served. Only 15 spots are available!  \nLocation: CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf St\, South Deerfield MA. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 7th\, from 8am-5pm \nCost: $100 – The cost of this workshop is $100\, including the course and textbook. We would like this course to be accessible to all. If paying the full cost will prevent you from attending\, please contact Julia@buylocalfood.org to request a discounted rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Julia at julia@buylocalfood.org or (413) 665-7100 ext 26 with any question.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2-in-1-food-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20240123T211746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T211917Z
UID:45670-1706639400-1706644800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about grants available for farmers and how to write a strong proposal. CISA staffer Margaret Christie will review a couple of current or expected grant opportunities and share some basic resources to prepare you to apply for funding for your farm\, plus answer your questions. Register here. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 30\, 6:30 pm (snow date – January 31)\nLocation: Southwick Library\, Southwick\, MA\n\nContact Margaret at margaret@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 23 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grant-writing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Southwick Library\, 95 Feeding Hills Rd\, Southwick\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20231211T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T152718Z
UID:45324-1704907800-1704913200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:¡IMPUESTO 101 2023! TAX 101 2023!
DESCRIPTION:¡Prepare el Anexo F para los impuestos de 2023!\n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm \n\n\n¡Registrar aquí! \nEste taller tiene como objetivo enseñar a los agricultores los fundamentos de la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de registros con el objetivo de poder ser agricultores de acuerdo con la ley de Massachusetts. Le daremos conceptos para crear y mantener registros agrícolas para que coincidan con las categorías a efectos de impuestos. Esto abrirá oportunidades para solicitar subvenciones que beneficiarán directamente a las empresas de los agricultores. \nEl conocimiento financiero es la puerta de entrada para que los agricultores puedan tomar decisiones financieras informadas sobre sus negocios\, prepararse adecuadamente para la próxima temporada\, fijar precios apropiados y evaluar qué actividades/cultivos “valen” su tiempo. \nPresentadores: Zoraia Barros y Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. Servicios de Contabilidad y Impuestos de YR \n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm\nDónde: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCoorganizador: Nuestras Raíces\nTarifa: $10.00* \n\n*Tarifa: CISA ofrece precios de escala móvil para garantizar que las finanzas no sean una barrera para la asistencia. Póngase en contacto con Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) para solicitar un registro gratuito o con descuento. \nPóngase en contacto con Zoraia en zoraia@buylocalfood.org o 413-665-7100 ext. 15 o Jason Comcowich en jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org si tiene alguna pregunta. \n\n\n\nGet your Schedule F ready for 2023 taxes!\n\nDATE CHANGE: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm \nRegister here! \nThis workshop will teach farmers the foundations of budgeting and record-keeping to help them comply with Massachusetts law. We will share strategies for creating and keeping records that correspond with the information needed for farm tax filings. \n Improved recordkeeping will open opportunities to apply for grants that will benefit farmers’ businesses directly. Financial knowledge is the doorway to farmers being able to make informed financial decisions about their businesses\, to be able to adequately prepare for next season\, to set appropriate prices\, and to evaluate what activities/crops are “worth” their time. \nPresenters: Zoraia Barros and Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. YR Accounting and Tax Services \n\nDate Change: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm\nWhere: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCo-Sponsor: Nuestras Raices\nFee: $10.00*\n\n*Fee: The standard cost for this course is $10. CISA offers sliding scale pricing to ensure finances are not a barrier to attendance. Please reach out to Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) to request discounted or free registration. \nContact Zoraia at zoraia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 15 or Jason Comcowich at jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impuesto-101-2023-prepare-el-anexo-f-para-los-impuestos-de-2023-tax-101-2023-get-your-schedule-f-ready-for-2023-taxes/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20231127T184618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T184618Z
UID:45175-1701804600-1701810000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Fantastic Fungi movie screening and panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Photo from Fantastic Fungi website \n\nJoin CISA for a movie screening and panel discussion of Fantastic Fungi! \n\n\nTuesday\, December 5th at 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here! https://tinyurl.com/3z6xk989\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Amherst Cinema. \nFeaturing a post-screening panel discussion with: \n\nJulia Coffey\, Mycoterra Farm\nHunter Linscott\, Livingstone Mycology\nPaul Lagrèze\, New England Wild Edibles\nModerator: Claire Morenon\, CISA\n\n\nFANTASTIC FUNGI is a vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit—the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago\, fungi makes the soil that supports life\, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet. \nThrough the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets\, best-selling authors Michael Pollan\, Eugenia Bone\, Andrew Weil\, and others\, we experience the power\, beauty\, and complexity of the fungi kingdom. \nNarrated by Brie Larson\, the 2019 film is an astonishing blueprint for how the mycelium network connects all humanity and the natural world\, offering solutions to some of our most pressing medical\, therapeutic\, and environmental challenges.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fantastic-fungi-movie-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Amherst Cinema\, 28 Amity Street\, Amherst
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20231115T155503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T162911Z
UID:45088-1701511200-1701518400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun with Quabbin Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Making Food Fun comes to the Quabbin region! \nCISA and Quabbin Harvest team up with local farms to celebrate the late harvest season in Orange. The morning will be full of ways to experience local food and local farms\, within a fun\, community setting. \nTaste apples and cider from Pine Hill Orchard. Test cheeses from Thomas Farm and Round Table Farm. Learn and sample new recipes with a cooking demo from Nalini Goordial. Meet the farmers from Crooked Trail Farm\, then say hello to Keith the pig from Coolidge Hill Farm. Get moving with a movement-based obstacle course from The Dance Studio. Our list continues to grow\, so stop by to see who’s there! \nThis family event is free and open to the public at the Quabbin Harvest Co-op\, 12 N Main St\, Orange\, on Saturday\, December 2nd from 10am-12pm—rain or shine! Kids of all ages are welcome! Parent resources and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-food-fun-with-quabbin-harvest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20231129T183703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T171151Z
UID:45217-1701457200-1701464400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:CISA Fundraiser at The Ashfield Lakehouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, December 1st at 7:00 pm for an incredible evening at The Ashfield Lakehouse! \nThe kitchen is open 5:00-9:00 pm for great food. Enjoy great company\, and support CISA! \nGet ready to immerse yourself in stories and discussions with our fabulous local farmers: Conway Hart Farm\, Riverland Farm\, Foxtrot Farm\, and Good Bunch Farm! \nPlus\, don’t miss the chance to snag a cute t-shirt or sweatshirt designed by local artist\, Emma Kohlmann. With each purchase\, you’ll be supporting CISA’s Growing Resilience campaign. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisa-fundraiser-at-the-ashfield-lakehouse/
LOCATION:The Ashfield Lakehouse\, 141 Buckland Road\, Ashfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20230804T013440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T152321Z
UID:44090-1701248400-1701262800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Successful Value-Added Food Product Development for Farm and New Food Businesses: Managing Food Quality and Safety 2023
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer diversifying into value-added production or an entrepreneur developing new and exciting products? Do you have questions about how to integrate food safety and quality into the development of a value-added food product? If so\, this is the program for you! \nThis course will address the key attributes of formulating a product from concept to commercialization including food safety and scaling up considerations. You will learn about the food science basics\, key elements required for product labeling\, and an overview of key regulatory requirements for small and emerging food businesses\, such as entrepreneurs and local food processors.  \nRegistration Fee: This program\, including office hours and virtual sessions\, is $50. We do not want finances to be a barrier to attendance so CISA offers sliding scale pricing to ensure anyone can attend. \nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, November 21\, 2023 \nClick here for more information. \nPlease contact Zoraia de Jesus Barros\, 413-665-7100 ext. 15\, with any questions regarding the event or sliding scale pricing.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-safety-2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20230922T215352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T215352Z
UID:44714-1700071200-1700076600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Running a Food Business from your Home / Dirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nYes\, you can run a food business out of your own home kitchen! Bri Dupras from Franklin Regional Council of Governments will cover the MA cottage industry food laws\, and talk about how to get your home kitchen certified. We’ll also cover how you can sell foods you make at home and which permits you need. \n\nWednesday November 15th\, 6-7:30\nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by November 8 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nDirigiendo un negocio de alimentos desde tu casa\n¡Registrar aquí! \nSí\, ¡puede administrar un negocio de alimentos desde la cocina de su propia casa! Bri Dupras del Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Franklin cubrirá las leyes alimentarias de la industria artesanal de Massachusetts y hablará sobre cómo obtener la certificación de la cocina de su hogar. También cubriremos cómo puede vender alimentos que prepara en casa y qué permisos necesita. \n\n15 de noviembre 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 8 noviembre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/running-a-food-business-from-your-home-dirigiendo-un-negocio-de-alimentos-desde-tu-casa/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T020434
CREATED:20230922T215511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T223648Z
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SUMMARY:Making a Value-Added Food Product: The Essentials / Elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nLooking to take local produce and turn it into jam\, salsa\, or something else? This workshop is for you. Join the folks from the Massachusetts Agriculture Innovation Center and the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center for an overview of what it takes to make a value-added food product. We’ll cover some food safety basics\, options for where to make your product\, and an overview of regulatory requirements and licensing. \n\nWednesday November 8th\, 6-7pm\nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by November 1 here\n\nThis workshop is part of the Essential Skills for Starting\, Growing and Managing a Food Business Fall Series. Click here for more information.  \nQuestions or requesting interpretation? Contact Caitlin Marquis\, (413) 588-5562. \n\nElaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial\n¡Registrar aquí! \n¿Quiere tomar productos locales y convertirlos en mermelada\, salsa o algo más? Este taller es para ti. Únase a la gente del Centro de Innovación Agrícola de Massachusetts y del Centro de Procesamiento de Alimentos del Oeste de Massachusetts para obtener una descripción general de lo que se necesita para elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado. Cubriremos algunos conceptos básicos de seguridad alimentaria\, opciones sobre dónde fabricar su producto y una descripción general de los requisitos reglamentarios y las licencias. \n\n8 de noviembre\, 6-7pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 1 noviembre aquí \n\nHaga clic aquí para más información sobre la serie de talleres Habilidades esenciales para crear\, desarrollar y manejar una empresa de alimentos.  \n¿Preguntas o solicitar interpretación? Póngase en contacto con Caitlin Marquis\, cmarquis@collaborative.org o (413) 588-5562.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-a-value-added-food-product-the-essentials-elaborar-un-producto-alimenticio-con-valor-agregado-lo-esencial/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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