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SUMMARY:Listening Session: on the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection\, farmland access\, food security\, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all regions of the state. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is supporting the development of the plan\, and has engaged the UMass Donahue Institute to gather the input and recommendations from farmers\, advocates\, investors\, landowners\, land trusts\, agricultural technical assistance providers\, scientists\, public officials\, policy makers\, and other agricultural stakeholders.  \nToward that end\, we hope you will attend one of two Listening Sessions to share your ideas and suggestions for strategies to be included in the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. Input from stakeholders like you are key to the successful development of a plan. \nThe Listening Sessions will be held via Zoom on: \n\nTuesday\, February 15 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm\nWednesday\, February 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm\n\nClick HERE to register for the Listening Sessions by February 14. The expanded link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXZdpPS0TU2Mxv68t5TLlLNcyWU_DwSLdywklubEv-soIIyw/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nPlease share this email broadly with those within your network who you feel would be interested. We want to hear from as many stakeholders as possible. \nAfter you register\, you will receive information to join a Zoom meeting with a unique link and enhanced security settings. Please do not share this link with others. \nWe hope you can join. If you have questions please contact Sonia Bouvier\, Project Manager with UMass Donahue Institute. If you are unable to attend the session\, you may also submit written suggestions to: sbouvier@donahue.umass.edu.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/listening-session-on-the-development-of-the-ma-farmland-action-plan/
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SUMMARY:Listening Session on the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Listening Session to provide input for the development of the MA Farmland Action Plan. The purpose of the MA Farmland Action plan is to develop state level goals and recommendations for increasing farmland protection\, farmland access\, food security\, and the long-term economic and environmental viability of farms across all regions of the state. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is supporting the development of the plan\, and has engaged the UMass Donahue Institute to gather the input and recommendations from farmers\, advocates\, investors\, landowners\, land trusts\, agricultural technical assistance providers\, scientists\, public officials\, policy makers\, and other agricultural stakeholders.  \nToward that end\, we hope you will attend one of two Listening Sessions to share your ideas and suggestions for strategies to be included in the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. Input from stakeholders like you are key to the successful development of a plan. \nThe Listening Sessions will be held via Zoom on: \n\nTuesday\, February 15 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm\nWednesday\, February 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm\n\nClick HERE to register for the Listening Sessions by February 14. The expanded link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXZdpPS0TU2Mxv68t5TLlLNcyWU_DwSLdywklubEv-soIIyw/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nPlease share this email broadly with those within your network who you feel would be interested. We want to hear from as many stakeholders as possible. \nAfter you register\, you will receive information to join a Zoom meeting with a unique link and enhanced security settings. Please do not share this link with others. \nWe hope you can join. If you have questions please contact Sonia Bouvier\, Project Manager with UMass Donahue Institute. If you are unable to attend the session\, you may also submit written suggestions to: sbouvier@donahue.umass.edu.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/listening-session-on-the-development-of-the-ma-farmland-action-plan-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:2022 Agriculture & Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 27th is SEMAP’s 15th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! Farmers\, foodies\, and agricultural advocates alike are all welcome. Join us for 12 engaging workshops and panels with more than 20 speakers – farmer and academic experts from our region! \nWe are also excited to welcome our keynote speaker\, Ray Archuleta. Ray is a farmer\, soil scientist\, and the founder of the Soil Health Academy. \nWith over 30 years of experience in soil science at NRCS which led him across the entire country\, Ray is an expert on all things soil. Prior to that\, Ray served with the Peace Corps in Guatemala as a Livestock Specialist. After his retirement from the NRCS in 2017\, Ray founded Understanding Ag\, LLC\, and Soil Health Academy\, LLC\, to bring his soil teachings to a wider audience. Ray also owns and operates a 150-acre farm near Seymour\, Missouri along with his wife and family. \nTickets will be sold on a sliding scale and you should choose the level that makes sense for you; if cost is still a barrier\, scholarships will be available. Please email shickey@semaponline.org for more information. \nGet your ticket today!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2022-agriculture-food-conference/
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