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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Farm Energy Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for MDAR’s energy grant\, as well as the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant. \nThe webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 8 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. To register\, please visit this page. For more information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program at megan.denardo@cetonline.org or 413-727-3090.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-farm-energy-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:When Damaging Weather Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 9 at 12 p.m.: When Damaging Weather Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather\, including information on the Emergency Conservation Program which was recently expanded to include snow removal. REGISTER HERE \nFSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food\, fuel\, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers\, thus helping ensure a safe\, abundant\, and affordable supply of food and fiber. \nIf you would need to request an accommodation\, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309\, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov  at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g.\, an interpreter\, translator\, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape – captioning\, etc.).
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/when-damaging-weather-strikes/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T090000
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SUMMARY:Plant-Pollinator Interactions on the Landscape: Native Pollination Systems Design and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Evan Abramson will discuss the critical role that plant selection plays in designing biodiverse landscapes. Understand why pollinator habitat is the single most important factor to consider in creating resilient terrestrial ecosystems. An interdisciplinary presentation on plant-pollinator interactions and their intersections with science\, design\, climate resilience\, ecological health and food security will be followed by a day-long design workshop with participants working in small teams. All necessary research and drafting materials and light lunch will be provided. \nInstructor Evan Abramson is the Founder and Principal of Landscape Interactions. A landscape designer and regional planner\, he works closely with project partners along every step of the process\, from conception through design\, implementation and maintenance. He holds a Master of Science in Ecological Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design\, Certificates in Permaculture Design and Biodynamic Gardening\, and is the author of numerous publications. \n\nSaturday\, Feb. 10\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nLocation: Berkshire Botanical Gardens\nMembers: $140/Non-Members $160
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-pollinator-interactions-on-the-landscape-native-pollination-systems-design-and-restoration/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Stockbridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T020000
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SUMMARY:No-till Gardening for a Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION:Apply here!  \nLongtime valley farmer and educator\, Rose Cherneff of Gardening for the Future\, is running a monthly course from February – October 2024 about growing food for social and climate resilience. \nWhat are the concrete gardening skills needed to grow food in the face of climate change? How do we build a resilient community while growing food for the future? \nWe are living in rapidly changing times. This year was filled with fires and floods\, the year before was a drought. Societal forces seek to separate and divide us. And yet\, the earth offers itself as a source of nourishment through it all. How can we learn to work with the earth in the face of all this change? How can we grow food in ways that help build resilient communities? \nThis course\, called “No-till Gardening for a Resilient Future” meets once a month for 9 months from February 2024-October 2024 and guides you through the growing season\, with lessons geared towards the upcoming month’s gardening tasks. Readings and other educational opportunities will be provided in-between classes. \nEach of the class topics will be explored through the lens of climate and social resilience. This course will deepen one’s connection to the natural world through a scientific\, social\, spiritual\, emotional\, and creative lens. There will be space to share knowledge participants bring to the topics\, as well as to ask questions specific to your gardening projects and interests. \nThere will be two cohorts of this course- please choose the time and day that works best for you. \nBoth cohorts meet at Astarte Farm in Hadley\, MA.\n\n\nSaturday classes will meet on: February 17th\, March 16th\, April 6th\, May 11th\, June 8th\, July 13th\, August 10th\, September 7th\, and October 19th.\nSunday classes will meet on:  February 18th\, March 17th\, April 7th\, May 12th\, June 9th\, July 14th\, August 11th\, September 8th\, and October 20th.\n\nThis course is offered on a sliding scale:  \n\n\n\n\n$275: Low-end cost\, applies to those who have experienced current and/or historical marginalization from the land and/or from other material resources.\n$625: Base cost\n$975: High-end cost\, applies to those who own a home and/or land\, or have access to savings/ inherited wealth/ or high earning power.\nBIPOC Full Scholarship\, applies to those who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/45695/
LOCATION:Astarte Farm\, 123 West Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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SUMMARY:A Call to Right Relations and Climate Resilience in Food Systems and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Many in the New England region and beyond continue to reckon with the tragic history of what has been done to Indigenous peoples through the process of colonization and economic greed. Amidst genocide and cultural devastation\, many tribes have been remarkably resilient and continue to hold on to their traditional teachings to guide them through unspeakable atrocities. With the #LandBack movement gaining momentum and growing support for tribal food sovereignty\, FSNE recognizes that there is much to learn from Indigenous neighbors and partners\, especially when it comes to being in “right relationship” with the planet and one another. During this session\, FSNE is honored to welcome two Indigenous guests who have generously agreed to share how one might honor the spirit of longstanding treaties and respectfully engage with “all our kin.” \nGuests include: \n\nGae Ho Hwako Norma Jacobs\, elder of the Wolf Clan of the Cayuga Nation\, Longhouse Faithkeeper and author of Odagahodhes\nErica Wood\, Alaskan Native Iñupiaq plant ecologist and environmental/food justice advocate\n\nFree to attend but registration required – https://fsne.info/right-relations \nDate: February 23rd\, 9am – 1pm
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-call-to-right-relations-and-climate-resilience-in-food-systems-and-beyond/
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CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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