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SUMMARY:Legislation to Support Agritourism in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On August 11\, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to represent the interests of agritourism businesses and consolidate federal resources to sustain agritourism businesses\, such as loans\, grants\, and broadband connectivity programs. At this webinar\, we will be joined by legislative leaders in the process\, including the author of the legislation\, Representative Jennifer Wexton from Virginia. Legislative leaders will present information about the purpose and intent of the bill\, along with anticipatied actions and timelines. Webinar participants will be invited to ask questions about the legislation\, as well as discuss ways to assist in the process and advocate for agritourism support in the U.S. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, participants should call or email Amber Hunt at 802-656-7531 or amber.hunt@uvm.edu so we may assist you. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legislation-to-support-agritourism-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows for Food and Diversity; Agroforestry on Farms and Homesteads
DESCRIPTION:With Jono Neiger as our workshop leader\, we’ll first look at Many Hands Organic Farm through the lens of whole systems design. We will explore\, and literally dig into\, areas of the farm to see how the complexity of soils\, water\, vegetation\, microclimates\, and more are interwoven and incorporated into farm management. Finally\, we will look at specific field edges to see how they might become multi-functional hedgerows.  We’ll walk through hedgerow design- looking at specific edges\, identifying tree species\, installation\, and management strategies. \nHedgerows are an agroforestry strategy that goes far back into human landscape management- where trees\, shrubs with other plants are employed and orchestrated to function in many ways.   They can function as windbreaks\, fuel\, fodder\, pollination\, habitat\, carbon sinks\, and much more. These field and farm edges provide an opportunity to separate and interconnect parts of the landscape. Design and planning of hedgerows are both simple and complex and a chance to diversify the farm. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, 10 am – 3 pm\, with potluck lunch\nWhere: Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, MA \nJono Neiger is a founder and agroforestry planner at Regenerative Design Group Cooperative\, in western Massachusetts with 30+ years of professional experience in agroforestry\, permaculture\, ecological land and site planning\, conservation\, and restoration. He holds a B.S. degree in Forest Biology and a Masters in Landscape Planning and Design and authored The Permaculture Promise. He operates Big River Chestnuts\, a chestnut agroforestry farm in Sunderland\, Massachusetts. \nPrice for the workshop: $50-$100. Register online at https://mhof.net/events-workshops/ \nQuestions: Contact farm@mhof.net or 978-257-1192
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hedgerows-for-food-and-diversity-agroforestry-on-farms-and-homesteads/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Regenerative Design Group":MAILTO:info@regenerativedesigngroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
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SUMMARY:Building Soil Health with Mushroom Compost
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us in our journey of diving deep into the world of compost and mushroom substrate. Throughout the day\, we’ll be looking into the living world of soil and mycelium and sensing how to integrate spent mushroom substrate into home and small-scale farm composting systems. Learn about Woven Roots Farm’s no-till\, hand-scale\, growing\, composting\, mulching\, and harvesting practices\, and how mushroom substrate is being incorporated into their farming practices. \nMushroom substrate is an amazing way to increase the bioactivity of your compost\, making your soil rich and nutrients more accessible to plants. We will be looking at compost at all stages: mixing it ourselves\, observing a well-inoculated sample\, and spreading compost on our beds. We’ll also take a close look at compost throughout the inoculation process via microscopes\, guiding you to know what to look for on your own. For those that don’t have a microscope at home\, this is a great chance to learn how to build one using simple materials and a smartphone. DIY kits will be for sale. Afterwards\, you’ll be able to sense into making your own beautiful mushroom compost blend\, look for the creatures who make compost happen\, and apply this knowledge to your very own beds. Click here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: October 8 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA 01264 \nPrice: $75 – $135\n\nQuestions? Contact Hannah McDonald\, NOFA/Mass Events Manager\, at events@nofamass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-soil-health-with-mushroom-compost/
LOCATION:Woven Roots Farm\, 12 McCarty Road\, Tyringham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Dynamic Forests Walk
DESCRIPTION:Healthy forests are important for clean water\, wildlife habitat\, wood products\, and providing climate benefits.  Join us for a forest tour in the Berkshire Foothills to learn from foresters and biologists how forest planning and management can build a resilient landscape.  We will have the chance to see several different forest treatments that were completed at various points in time over the last 20 years.  They will provide excellent opportunities to see how these woodlands have responded and how these projects complement the larger forest and the needs of wildlife.  This is a fantastic learning opportunity if you are curious about how forests are managed and how you can approach forest planning on your own woodlot or community forest. \nLocation: Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA \nThe workshop is free but please RSVP by contacting Matt DiBona at mdibona@nwtf.net or call/text 302-943-3239.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dynamic-forests-walk/
LOCATION:Tunxis Club\, Tollard\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
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SUMMARY:Fun on the Farm edition!
DESCRIPTION:Making Food Fun comes to Westfield! Join CISA and local farms to celebrate the harvest season with apples\, pumpkins\, and flowers. This family event is free and open to the public. \nRain or shine\, we’ll be at the Westfield Bank Pavilion\, next to the playground at Stanley Park in Westfield on Saturday\,  \n \nOctober 14th from 10am-12pm. \n\nKids of all ages are welcome to get creative and make their own flower bouquets with Rooted Flowers of Agawam.\nDecorate a pumpkin from Ray’s Family Farm for Halloween or to celebrate the harvest.\nFind your favorite apple variety with a scientific taste test featuring apples from Kosinski Farms of Westfield.\nTake a sip of autumn with yummy apple cider from Bashista Orchards of Southampton.\n\nParents: learn more about local food served in Westfield Schools with Westfield Eats or pick up information on the Healthy Incentives Program.\nNibble on sweet treats from Blossoming Acres made from local apples and pumpkins.\n\nIt’s going to be a great morning and we hope to see you there!    \n \n \nPhotos by Lizzy McEleney
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fun-on-the-farm-edition/
LOCATION:Stanley Park\, Westfield\, 400 Western Ave.\, Westfield\, Ma\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
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SUMMARY:Developing a Business Plan/Desarrollo de un plan de negocios
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you ready to turn your food business dream into a plan? Come learn about how to research\, estimate\, and pull together all the pieces of a business plan in this online workshop presented by Stevie Schafenacker\, independent farm and food business advisor. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on creating a plan that’s by you and for you\, but we’ll also talk about components of a business plan that are essential to applying for funding. \n\nOctober 24th\, 6-7:30pm \nLocation: remote (Zoom)\nRegister by October 17 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\nDesarrollo de un plan de negocios\n¡Registrar aquí! \n¿Está listo para convertir su sueño de negocio de alimentos en un plan? Venga a aprender cómo investigar\, estimar y reunir todas las piezas de un plan de negocios en este taller en línea presentado por Stevie Schafenacker\, asesor independiente de empresas agrícolas y alimentarias. Pasaremos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo enfocándonos en crear un plan hecho por usted y para usted.pero también hablaremos de los componentes de un plan de negocios que son esenciales para solicitar financiación. \n\n24 de octubre\, 6-7:30pm\nLugar: Zoom\nRegístrese antes de 17 octubre 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/developing-a-business-plan/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T183000
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SUMMARY:Mycoterra Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a passion for locally grown mushrooms? Come learn about the incredible process of growing mushrooms at Mycoterra Farm! \nJulia Coffey\, owner of Mycoterra Farm\, will share insights about running a mushroom farm that produces 3\,000 pounds of shiitake\, lion’s mane\, oyster mushrooms and more every year! \nThis event is offered on a sliding scale basis to benefit CISA’s Growing Resilience campaign.\nSpace is limited. Register here to save your spot. \nWhen you donate $25 or more\, you’ll receive a free kit to grow your own mushrooms at home! \nQuestions? Contact Kate Hennessey (413) 665-7100
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mycoterra-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Mycoterra Farm\, 75 Stillwater Road\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T213905
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SUMMARY:CISA's Growing Resilience Day at Mike's Maze - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This event is canceled due to expected rain. We hope to see you next year at Mike’s Maze!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cisas-growing-resilience-day-at-mikes-maze/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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