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SUMMARY:From Field to Funding: Engineering Solutions for Crop Producers - Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Prosperity Partners at American Farmland Trust \nFor: Crop producers in New England \nIs an irrigation or drainage project sitting on the back burner? Struggling to move a farm infrastructure project through planning and permitting? This webinar will show you how Prosperity Partners’ licensed agricultural engineers can help you overcome common bottlenecks\, accelerate funding access\, and get your project from concept to completion. \nRegister: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417743714226/WN_ym0v9DwUSzipZ4DjghOMhw
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/from-field-to-funding-engineering-solutions-for-crop-producers-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
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SUMMARY:Farmer & Community Harvest Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-community-harvest-gathering/
LOCATION:Pie in the Sky Berry Farm\, 139 Fair Street Ext.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Action Now Western Mass":MAILTO:alexispolokoff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
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SUMMARY:Building Fertile Ground: Biochar\, Soil Health\, and Agroforestry in Action
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nCurious about biochar and how it supports soil health and climate resilience? Join us at Big River Chestnuts in South Deerfield to learn about the benefits of this carbon-rich soil amendment. We’ll discuss how biochar is made\, how it can enhance soil health and water retention\, and what to consider when using it on your farm. We will also discuss how to access funding and other forms of assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). \nThe Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will demonstrate its newest addition to their equipment program – a Stoltzfus 4-ton multi-purpose spreader\, which will apply a custom blend of biochar and compost to Jono Neiger’s agroforestry system. This versatile tool is available through HHCD’s equipment rental program and can be used to apply a range of amendments that increase soil fertility and health\, and build long-term climate resiliency. Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the event. \n\nDate/time: Saturday\, September 27th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nLocation: 44-98 Settright Rd\, South Deerfield\nRain date: Sunday\, September 28th\, 10 AM – 1 PM\nPresenters: Jono Neiger (Big River Chestnuts)\, Matthew Karas (HHCD)\n\nContact Matthew Karas at Hampshire-Hampden Conservation District with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information!  \n*HHCD’s Stoltzfus Wet-Lime Spreader was purchased with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.  \n*The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding for biochar and other soil amendments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-fertile-ground-biochar-soil-health-and-agroforestry-in-action/
LOCATION:Big River Chestnuts\, 44-98 Settright Rd\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival: Portal to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s 27th year\, the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival unites the farmers\, artists\, civic organizations and individuals whose livelihoods are connected to the land and the arts and invites both local residents and those who do not live in the region to experience the richness and resiliency of rural life in western Massachusetts. Resiliency in the face of climate change is an urgent need for rural and urban communities alike\, and the festival’s Portal to the Future highlights actions and opportunities for visitors to pitch in to the challenge. \nClick here for more information about Portal to the Future. \n\nDates: September 27th – 28th\, 10:00 – 5:00pm\nLocation: Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, Massachusetts\n\nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival-portal-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250903T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T093158Z
UID:50573-1758898800-1758906000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Agriculture and Conservation Education: On-Campus Resources and Food Security
DESCRIPTION:Greenfield Community College has a small but thriving agricultural education program that utilizes on-campus gardens to teach and grow op-produce for the GCC food pantry. Please join program coordinator\, Anthony Reiber and Farm and Food Systems student Michael Hannigan to tour the on-campus agriculture education resources and discuss the successes and challenges of the programs. \n\nDate: Friday\, September 26th\, 3:00-5:00pm\nLocation: Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\n\nContact Anthony at Greenfield Community College with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/agriculture-and-conservation-education-on-campus-resources-and-food-security/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250731T133927Z
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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:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250911T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141504Z
UID:50696-1758816000-1758823200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Setting Up for Success in a Changing Climate: Equipment and Weed Management in Reduced Tillage Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWalk the vegetable fields of Hampshire College Farm to look closely at the various living cover trials with white Dutch clover. Engage in conversation with the Hampshire farmers and folks from Momentum Ag to better understand the trial process\, the learning goals and take always about tools\, weed management and more when working with reduced tillage systems in a changing climate. This will be a tour with plenty of time for questions and conversation! \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 25th\, 4-6pm\nLocation: Hampshire College Farm\, 731 West Street\, Amherst MA 01002\n\nAccessibility: Please let us know if you require any assistance\, we will be walking on farms roads with uneven terrain for periods of up to 15 minutes and be outside in the elements. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/setting-reduced-tillage-systems-up-for-success-in-a-changing-climate-equipment-weed-management/
LOCATION:Hampshire College Farm\, 793 West Street\, Amherst\, MA 01002
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Landek":MAILTO:farm@hampshire.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250903T163623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T131056Z
UID:50574-1758794400-1758798000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour at Barstow's Longview Farm
DESCRIPTION:Barstow’s Longview Farm will be offering a free walking farm tour at 10:00am with a focus toward climate. We will visit our anaerobic digester\, which converts food waste and cow manure into green energy. Stand in a bunk silo and consider how dairy farms keep land open in our community. Check out the dairy barn and learn how our farm is doing more with less while adapting to hotter summers. We’ll end at the calf barn before returning back to Barstow’s as a group. \nThe tour begins promptly at the top of the stairs at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Please park in the bakery’s parking lot or along Barstow Lane. Please note we will not accommodate late arrivals! Wear shoes that can get muddy and clothes that can smell like a cow. The walking tour is about 1/4 mile\, takes around 1 hour\, and involves hills\, uneven terrain\, weather\, and is mostly outdoors. This event is rain or shine\, no rain date. \n\nDate: Thursday\, September\, 25\, 10:00-11:00am\nLocation: Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley\, MA 01035\n\nNo RSVP necessary. Contact Denise at Barstow’s Longview Farm with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/walking-tour-at-barstows-longview-farm/
LOCATION:Barstow’s Longview Farm\, 172 Hockanum Road\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250903T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T102306Z
UID:50578-1758733200-1758747600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Feeding the future: innovation\, equity\, and climate resilience in the food system
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Dining Sustainability Team is excited to kick off the fall 2025 semester with a Dining for a Cooler Planet event at Berkshire Dining Commons on Wednesday\, September 24. The event\, Feeding the Future: Innovation\, Equity\, and Climate Resilience in the Food System will take place during the nationwide Climate Week and the local Climate Change and Farming Week led by CISA. The event will feature a special menu from 5–9pm\, that will showcase seasonal ingredients from our regional partners. We will also have a panel discussion from 6–7pm in the Berkshire Room. The panel will bring together farmers\, advocates\, professors\, and other food system professionals to share firsthand stories and perspectives on building a more innovative\, equitable\, and resilient food system. Join the UMass Dining Sustainability Team for an evening of delicious local food and meaningful conversation. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 24\, 5-9pm\nLocation: Berkshire Dining Commons\, 121 Southwest Circle\, Amherst\, MA 01003\nPrice: All you can eat dinner for $20.00\n\nContact Kathy Wicks\, Director of Sustainability\, with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/feeding-the-future-innovation-equity-and-climate-resilience-in-the-food-system/
LOCATION:Bershire Dining Commons
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250910T194531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194835Z
UID:50689-1758729600-1758742200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farming in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn Northwest Connecticut\, the changing climate isn’t an abstract debate; it’s in the fields\, the greenhouses\, and the creeks that run through them. Farmers here are adjusting planting schedules\, managing unpredictable rainfall\, and finding new ways to protect soil and water. These adaptations are as much about survival as they are about stewardship. \nOn Wednesday\, September 24\, the public will have a chance to hear directly from the people on the front lines of these shifts. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures will present its third annual climate-focused forum\, hosted this year by The Farmer’s Table and the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy at De Hoek Farm in New Milford. After a farm tour will be remarks on statewide perspective on climate and agriculture from Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt\, followed by a moderated farmer panel. See the event registration page for more details! \n\nDate: September 24th\, 4-7:30pm\nLocation: De Hoek Farm\, 32 Hine Road\, New Milford\, CT 06776\n\nContact Ben at Berkshire Ag Ventures with questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:De Hoek Farm\, 32 Hine Road\, New Milford\, Connecticut\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250908T091135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T131257Z
UID:50652-1758535200-1758546000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Anxiety: Navigating Uncertainty & Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \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 anxiety. \nBerkshire Agricultural Ventures will host this introductory session with Maud Powell on the notion of climate anxiety and 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. \n\nDate: Monday\, September 22\, 10am-1pm\nLocation: 2715 US-44\, Millbrook\, NY 12545\n\nContact Ben at Berkshire Ag Ventures with questions. \nThis event is designed for farmers and land stewards in the Berkshire-Taconic and Hudson Valley region. Another session of the training will be offered in Sunderland\, Massachusetts on September 23. 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! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-anxiety-navigating-uncertainty-building-resilience/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County\, 2715 US-44\, Millbrook\, NY\, 12545
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250910T165541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T165643Z
UID:50685-1758463200-1758474000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Big River Chestnuts Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of Big River Chestnuts agroforestry farm\, cohosted with Sowing Solutions Permaculture. We’ll talk about growing and caring for chestnuts\, soil health\, alley cropping\, grazing sheep under the trees\, and the future of a chestnut industry in New England and the Pioneer Valley. \nPlant sale: We have limited quantities of potted hybrid chestnut trees\, and elderberry\, hazelnut and black currants. Farm pickup only at our events\, or by appointment. No RSVP necessary. \n\nDate: Sunday\, September 21st\, 2:00-5:00pm\nLocation: 195 River Rd\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\n\nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2025. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/big-river-chestnuts-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250428T165656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140048Z
UID:49883-1747933200-1747938600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Farm Crew from Extreme Heat / Cómo proteger equipos de trabajo agrícola del calor extremo
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin CISA for a remote heat safety training for farmers\, farm managers and crew leaders. Although farmers have always dealt with hot days\, climate trends show we can expect more frequent extreme heat events in our region\, bringing increased health risks to farm crews. This webinar will cover strategies for monitoring heat risk\, providing effective training\, communicating with employees\, and responding in an emergency.   \nSarah Janes Ugoretz of University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension will explain newly proposed OSHA guidelines for heat safety and provide practical guidance and examples of best practices. We’ll share resources farmers and managers can adapt for their own use\, including templates and training materials available in Spanish and English. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own creative strategies\, discuss challenges\, and think about a heat safety plan for their farm.   \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 22\, 5-6:30pm ET\nLocation: Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n\nThis webinar is part of CISA’s annual Adapt your Farm to Climate Change Series. The series currently focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soil\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others.  \nContact Stephen Taranto at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions.  \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.  \n________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegístrese aqui \nÚnase a CISA para una capacitación remota sobre protección contra el calor para agricultores\, administradores de fincas y jefes de equipo. Si bien los agricultores siempre han trabajado en días calurosos\, las tendencias climáticas indican que podemos esperar eventos de calor extremo más frecuentes en nuestra región\, lo que conlleva mayores riesgos para la salud de los equipos agrícolas. Este webinar abordará estrategias para monitorear el riesgo de calor\, brindar capacitación efectiva\, comunicarse con los empleados y responder ante una emergencia.  \n Sarah Janes Ugoretz\, de la Extensión de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison\, explicará las nuevas recomendaciones de la OSHA para la protección contra el calor y brindará orientación práctica y ejemplos de mejores prácticas. Compartiremos recursos que los agricultores y administradores pueden adaptar para su propio uso\, incluyendo plantillas y materiales de capacitación disponibles en español e inglés. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus propias estrategias creativas\, discutir los desafíos y diseñar un plan de seguridad contra el calor para su finca.  \n\nFecha: Jueves\, 22 de Mayo\, 5-6:30pm ET\nLugar: Zoom\n\n¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Stephen Taranto\, stephen@buylocalfood.org\, 413-665-7100 ext. 17. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/protecting-your-farm-crew-from-extreme-heat/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250407T172452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T172452Z
UID:49732-1745677800-1745686800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Análisis de Suelos\, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia / Soil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Regístrese ahora en línea \nEn este taller práctico\, los participantes aprenderán a tomar muestras de suelo con precisión para un análisis químico integral\, incluyendo el carbono orgánico del suelo (SOC) y el perfil de nutrientes. Analizaremos in situ las propiedades biológicas\, físicas y químicas del suelo\, incluyendo la compactación\, la tasa de infiltración\, la textura y estructura del suelo\, la biología superficial\, la estabilidad de los agregados del suelo\, el comportamiento de las raíces\, la temperatura del suelo y la densidad aparente. Este enfoque integrado proporciona una comprensión profunda de la salud del suelo combinando datos cuantitativos con observaciones cualitativas. \nLos participantes también tendrán la oportunidad de conocer la colaboración entre Landscape Interactions y Nuestras Raíces para transformar una parte de su paisaje productivo en un refugio para abejas nativas\, mariposas y polillas en riesgo\, mediante la incorporación de comunidades de plantas nativas perennes y biodiversas con valor productivo. \n________________________________________________ \nRegister Online Now \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis\, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological\, physical and chemical properties of soils\, including compaction\, infiltration rate\, soil texture and structure\, surface biology\, soil aggregate stability\, root behavior\, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with Nuestras Raíces to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees\, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse\, perennial and productive native plant communities. \nEvent Series: Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity: Farmscape Models for Resilient Design Using Pollinator Habitat \nContact 646-244-8380 or evan@landscapeinteractions.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/analisis-de-suelos-muestreo-de-carbono-y-diseno-para-la-resiliencia-soil-analysis-carbon-sampling-and-designing-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices – La Finca\, 24 Jones Ferry Road\, Holyoke\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250407T171933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T171933Z
UID:49729-1745661600-1745672400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register Online Now \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis\, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological\, physical and chemical properties of soils\, including compaction\, infiltration rate\, soil texture and structure\, surface biology\, soil aggregate stability\, root behavior\, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with NOFA/Mass Food Access to transform a portion of their community garden at Tapley Court Apartments into a refugia for at-risk native bees\, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse\, perennial and productive native plant communities. \nEvent Series: Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity: Farmscape Models for Resilient Design Using Pollinator Habitat \nQuestions? Contact 646-244-8380 or evan@landscapeinteractions.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-analysis-carbon-sampling-and-designing-for-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Tapley Court Garden\, 221 Bay St\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250409T140709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T140709Z
UID:49759-1745229600-1745240400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Biochar Field Walk at Just Roots Farm 
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 21\, 10am-1:00pm; Lunch provided! \nRSVP here\n\n\n\n\nPlease join American Farmland Trust\, NRCS MA\, and Just Roots Farm for a field walk exploring biochar as an option for increasing soil nutrient and water holding capacity. We will learn about Just Roots Farm’s overall soil health management approach and how they hope biochar will help them achieve their soil health goals. The field walk will feature a biochar trial funded by NRCS and conducted by AFT and Just Roots. We will look at the trial field and discuss application rates\, spreading method\, timing\, fertilizer co-application\, and incorporation of biochar. Participants will be able to see a sample of the biochar used in the trial\, and view the equipment used to spread it. \nAfter the field walk\, we will convene in the barn for lunch to discuss planning considerations for biochar application and opportunities for financial assistance. \nThis field walk will feature comments from Fran Kleinsteiber (Farm Manager\, Just Roots Farm)\, Kate Parsons (Resource Conservationist / Agronomist\, NRCS MA)\, Jeremy Barker Plotkin (Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist\, American Farmland Trust)\, Sara Keleman (New England Soil Health Specialist) and Caro Roszell (New England Soil Health Program Manager\, American Farmland Trust). \nPlease RSVP by 12pm on Friday April 18\, so that we have accurate numbers for our lunch order; location\, parking directions and further details for the event provided via email.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/biochar-field-walk-at-just-roots-farm/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250407T163934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T164713Z
UID:49724-1745074800-1745083800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register Online Now \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis\, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological\, physical and chemical properties of soils\, including compaction\, infiltration rate\, soil texture and structure\, surface biology\, soil aggregate stability\, root behavior\, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with Red Fire Farm to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees\, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse\, perennial and productive native plant communities. \n Event Series: Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity: Farmscape Models for Resilient Design Using Pollinator Habitat\n\nQuestions? Contact 646-244-8380 or evan@landscapeinteractions.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-analysis-carbon-sampling-and-designing-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Montague\, 184 Meadow Road\, Montague\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250319T144302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180702Z
UID:49527-1744736400-1744743600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Listening Session: Mitigating Flood Risk
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nCISA and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) are hosting a listening session with farmers from the Connecticut River Valley to learn about farmers’ flood-related experiences and concerns. Farmers will have the opportunity to share ideas for specific ways that local policies\, municipal planning\, and advocacy can decrease flooding risk and improve the resilience of their farms. \nFarmers are invited to share their experiences with flooding and erosion along the Connecticut River and all tributaries through open discussion and a mapping activity. Following the event\, CISA will summarize and bring concerns voiced at the session to a Connecticut River Valley-wide collaboration to identify\, develop\, and prioritize flood resiliency projects. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 15th\, 5-7pm\nLocation: Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, MA 01375\nDinner and childcare provided\n\nRegistration is not required\, but greatly appreciated for planning purposes. This event is hosted by CISA and Franklin Regional Council of Governments. \nPlease contact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-listening-session-mitigating-flood-risk/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250306T213205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T213527Z
UID:49464-1744304400-1744309800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Climate Forum: Climate Adaptation Planning for Flood and High Precipitation Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. \nClimate Adaptation Planning is a useful tool to assess risks and identify strategies to increase resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate change. We’ll be led through this session by Sean Hagan of the Maine Farmland Trust and Sara Keleman of American Farmland Trust to discuss the process of climate adaptation planning with a focus on the impacts of flooding and high precipitation conditions. We’ll hear from a farmer who will share their experience working through this process and how it has informed their thinking. \nCome to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired to make your own farm more resilient. \nThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). \nThis event is one in a three-part series discussing Flooding\, Excess Precipitation\, and Farm Resilience. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-climate-forum-climate-adaptation-planning-for-flood-and-high-precipitation-conditions/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250307T214525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T204346Z
UID:49483-1744131600-1744137000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Outcomes in Clover Living Mulch Trials
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin Lincoln Fishman from Momentum Ag to hear about the results of nearly 50 on-farm trials investigating clover living mulch. Crops ranged from small-scale organic vegetables to small grains to conventional silage corn. \nWe’ll discuss our current thoughts on best management practices for growing cash crops in clover living mulch. \nWe will also look at the soil health test results from these trials. The head of Cornell’s Soil Health Testing Lab\, Bob Schindelbeck\, will join the call to field any farmer questions about how the Lab actually runs its various tests and how their scoring metric is devised. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 8th\, 5-6:30pm\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)\n\nContact Stephen at stephen@buylocalfood.org with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-outcomes-in-clover-living-mulch-trials/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250228T203545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T170616Z
UID:49399-1743600600-1743606000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Climate Resilience on Urban Farms: Adapting to Extreme Heat
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAs part of our Climate Change & Farming series\, CISA is presenting a webinar on how urban farms can adapt their growing practices to increased and prolonged heat events. In partnership with UMASS Extension Urban Agriculture staff and featuring a panel of urban growers\, the webinar will focus on how growing practices are being adapted\, how other tools like green infrastructure are being used to increase vegetative cover and conserve water\, and how to reduce heat stress on workers and the public that may visit sites. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for participants to share best practices\, and discuss challenges and potential solutions. \n\nDate: April 2nd\, 1:30-3pm ET\nLocation: Remote (Zoom)\n\nContact Molly at molly@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-resilience-on-urban-farms-adapting-to-heat-and-extreme-weather/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250306T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T213718Z
UID:49461-1743094800-1743100200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Climate Forum: New England Climate Trends\, Soil Hydrology\, and Managing the Effects of Soil Saturation
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. \nSean Birkel\, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Maine and the Maine State Climatologist\, will review Maine’s historical temperature and precipitation trends and future climate projections\, and discuss impacts to the growing season. Sean will give an overview of online tools relevant to agriculture\, including growing degree day and precipitation summaries\, frost date estimates\, and other resources. \nJoshua Faulkner\, Director of the UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, will discuss general soil and hydrology concepts that relate to drainage and water management in agriculture in the context of extreme rainfall.  He will also address how saturation and soil moisture status can affect nutrient cycling and soil health factors and how those relate to farm management practices. \nTheir presentations will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired to make your own farm more resilient. \nThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). \nThis event is one in a three-part series discussing Flooding\, Excess Precipitation\, and Farm Resilience. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-climate-forum-new-england-climate-trends-soil-hydrology-and-managing-the-effects-of-soil-saturation/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250306T212602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T213612Z
UID:49459-1741885200-1741890600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Climate Forum: Farmer Perspectives on Flooding\, Adaptation\, and Building Farm Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information. \nFarmers throughout New England have been severely impacted by extreme precipitation and flooding. As a result\, farms are innovating\, exploring creative and meaningful ways to adapt their businesses and production systems to climate change. Join us for a discussion with Amanda Andrews of Tamarack Hollow Farm\, Bruce Hennessey of Maple Wind Farm\, and Ryan Fitzbeauchamp of Evening Song Farm to learn how both vegetable and livestock producers throughout New England are impacted by flooding and at the same time adapting their farms to build resilience. \nTheir presentations will be followed by a facilitated farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen\, share your experiences\, ask questions\, troubleshoot\, and be inspired to make your own farm more resilient. \nThe Climate Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). \nThis event is one in a three-part series discussing Flooding\, Excess Precipitation\, and Farm Resilience. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-climate-forum-farmer-perspectives-on-flooding-adaptation-and-building-farm-resilience/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250130T193751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T193751Z
UID:49260-1740232800-1740241800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Class: No-till\, Climate Resilient Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of spring? Join longtime valley farmer and educator\, Rose Cherneff\, of Gardening for the Future\, in a 9-month no-till\, climate resilient gardening class this year.  Read more below and check out their business\, Gardening for the Future for other educational offerings as well as one-on-one consultations. \nWe are living in rapidly changing times. This year\, unprecedented hurricanes tore through communities\, while the vast majority of the country experienced drought. Last year was filled with wildfires and floods. 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 meets once a month for 9 months from February 2025- October 2025 at Astarte Farm in Hadley\, MA and guides you through the growing season\, with lessons geared towards the upcoming month’s gardening tasks and connecting you to local community projects. Readings and other educational opportunities will be provided in-between classes. \nEach of the topics\, such as garden planning\, soil health\, cover cropping\, seed saving and more\, 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 ask questions specific to your gardening projects and interests. \nGardeners of all levels- from beginner to expert- are invited to join!  Feel free to reach out to Rose at gardening4thefuture@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/class-no-till-climate-resilient-gardening-class/
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20250102T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T151348Z
UID:48978-1738864800-1738870200@www.buylocalfood.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20241112T224342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T153115Z
UID:48582-1737709200-1737723600@www.buylocalfood.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T012712
CREATED:20240823T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172319Z
UID:47833-1733241600-1733247000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Management for Climate Resilience 
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn this webinar\, Caro Roszell of American Farmland Trust will discuss the impact and associated risks of increasing year-round temperatures and extreme heat on soil moisture\, nutrient levels\, and other elements of soil quality. The workshop will examine the potential threats of heat to the long-term productivity of Massachusetts farms\, and will highlight practices that can be employed to maintain\, manage and improve soil health to safeguard against rising temperatures. \nThis event is part of CISA’s annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change series\, which explores the impacts of extreme heat on various aspects of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms\, and more. \n\nDate: December 3rd\, 4pm-5:30pm\nLocation: Remote\n\nPlease contact climate@buylocalfood.org with questions. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-management-for-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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