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Making a Value-Added Food Product: The Essentials / Elaborar un producto alimenticio con valor agregado: lo esencial

Remote

Register here! Looking 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 […]

Free

¡IMPUESTO 101 2023! TAX 101 2023!

Nuestras Raices 329 Main Street, Holyoke, MA

¡Prepare el Anexo F para los impuestos de 2023! CAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles, 10 de enero, 5:30-7pm ¡Registrar aquí! Este 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 […]

$10

Grant Writing for Farmers

Southwick Library 95 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick, MA, United States

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. Date: Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 pm […]

Free

2-in-1 Food Safety Workshop

CISA Office 1 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA, United States

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. Are you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety […]

$100

Networking and Grants Showcase for Local Farmers

Crimson & Clover Farm 215 Spring St, Florence, MA

Register here! Get 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 […]

Free

Finding Funding for Farm and Food Businesses / Hallar financiación para empresas agrícolas y alimentarias

Remote

Wednesday, March 13th 5:30-7pm, online.  John 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 […]

Free

Connecting with Customers / Conectar con los clientes

Remote

Wednesday March 20th 5:30-7pm, online Knowing 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 […]

Free

Business Basics: Getting Started / Aspectos básicos del negocio: Primeros pasos

Remote

Tuesday March 26th 5:30-7pm, online How 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 […]

Free