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SUMMARY:Small Business Setup & Taxes - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:February 5: Small Business Setup & Taxes \nNoon – 1 pm \nAttorney Andrew Kraus\, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna\, Flying Point Advisors \nAs an early-stage farm or food business owner\, you recognize that running a business has certain legal and tax related implications. Learn high-level information about legal and tax requirements for maintaining a business entity\, examples of what your business can expect to be taxed on\, and common\, costly mistakes that start-up business owners make. \nRegister at legalfoodhub.org/webinars26
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/small-business-setup-taxes-legal-food-hub-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Legal Food Hub":MAILTO:legalfoodhub@clf.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference
DESCRIPTION:On March 18\, 2026 Mass. Farm to School will hold its 8th statewide conference\, the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference. The Conference will bring together farm and sea to school advocates – school food service professionals\, students\, educators\, policy makers\, public health advocates\, community organizers\, and more for a full day of learning centered on our theme of “Building Connections\, Resilience\, and Joy.” The conference will feature a creative blend of workshops\, interactive activities and facilitated discussions. Pre-conference field trips will highlight innovations in farm and sea to school activity. A pre-conference party will provide opportunities to celebrate and network with others in the farm and sea to school movement. The conference will provide all attendees with concrete skills or actionable takeaways and confidence to make a change in their schools and communities.  \nField Trips will take place the day before the conference on Tuesday\, March 17th.  \nEarly Bird pricing through February 11th.  \nLearn more and register at www.massfarmtoschool.org/conference.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-massachusetts-farm-sea-to-school-conference/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T163000
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SUMMARY:Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) Local Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 3rd\, 4:30 to 6:30 PM \nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley \nRegistration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-working-group \n\nThe Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) is hosting a Local Working Group – because no one understands the challenges facing our land and natural resources better than the people who live and work here. Farmers\, foresters\, landowners\, conservation partners\, and community members all see firsthand how issues like flooding\, drought\, erosion\, extreme heat\, and habitat loss affect our region and communities. This meeting is an opportunity to bring those voices together and talk openly about what’s happening on the ground—and what should be prioritized moving forward. \nA Local Working Group is simply a community conversation with a purpose. The feedback gathered helps guide conservation programs offered through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and your local Conservation District – HHCD! The group identifies the most pressing natural resource concerns in our area and provides recommendations on conservation priorities and funding focus. The Local Working Group process helps to ensure that the programs and services offered by NRCS and HHCD reflect real local needs rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. \nIn short\, this is your chance to help shape how conservation happens in Hampden and Hampshire Counties. Whether you’re actively managing land or just care about the health of our soils\, water\, farms\, forests\, and wildlife\, your perspective matters. The more diverse the input\, the stronger and more effective our local conservation efforts will be. \nFood and refreshments will be provided. Attendance is free\, but donations to support event costs are greatly appreciated! \nIf you are unable to attend this session\, we are hosting a second Local Working Group in Hampden county in the Fall of 2026. Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hampden-hampshire-conservation-district-hhcd-local-working-group/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Living Roots - The Promise of Perennial Foods Book Talk & Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Apr 8\, Wed at 530-7pm in CEEDS\, Wright Hall of Smith College in Northampton for the book talk on “Living Roots’. Book incorporates perspectives from experts across numerous backgrounds and lived experiences to examine the promise of perennial foods with deep roots such as perennial grains\, indigenous food forests\, fruit trees\, nuts\, berries\, and more for sustaining communities and protecting the health of our shared planet. Living Roots is an invaluable resource for sustainable farming advocates and everyone who cares about the future of food. Editors Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug will join contributor Piyush Labhsetwar to introduce the book followed by a panel of local agroforesters who are building this movement in Western Mass. There will be an opportunity to taste some of the creative recipes which highlight the perennial ingredients thanks to artist and chef Kyra Kristof of Forest Kitchen which is a 9 year art project culminating in a FOREST FEAST on the Fall equinox of 2030. There will also be edible tree products marketed by Forestopia as well copies of the book for sale by Broadside Books.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/living-roots-the-promise-of-perennial-foods-book-talk-panel/
LOCATION:Ceeds Lounge\, Basement Level of Wright Hall\, Smith College\, Northampton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Community and Connections: CISA's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection and community at CISA’s Annual Meeting: Tuesday\, April 14th at 5:30pm in the Carroll Room in Smith College’s College Center! \nCISA members and supporters are invited to attend as we honor our Local Hero Award recipients\, enjoy a locally-sourced meal\, and hear an update on the past year’s challenges and successes. \nThe Annual Meeting is free to attend\, but registration is required\, and space is limited. Cocktail hour with a cash bar begins at 5:30\, and the evening program begins promptly at 6:30 pm. A short business meeting will include the election of CISA’s Board members. \nRSVP now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/a-gathering-for-community-and-resilience-cisas-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Smith College Campus Center\, 100 Elm St\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Pequoig Comes Home - Celebrating Rematriation Thru Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the rematriation of Pequoig Farm and Forest and honor the groundbreaking partnership with The Farm School. Through the return of this 181-acre homelands parcel – and two years of financial support to sustain the transition – The Farm School has modeled a powerful\, relationship-centered approach to land return. This gathering is a moment of gratitude\, recognition\, and community as we look ahead to Pequoig’s future. \n\nTour Pequoig Farm\nExplore Forest Trails\nDrumming\nDancing\nGames for Kids\nNipmuc Foods\nFish at West Tully River\n\nRSVP to info@nippi.org \n\nSaturday\, April 25 \n11am to 3pm \n80 Athol Rd\, Orange\, MA \nFree Transportation from Worcester Gas Card Giveaways
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pequoig-comes-home-celebrating-rematriation-thru-partnership/
LOCATION:Pequoig Farm\, 80 Athol Rd\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Festival and Seedling Sale
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2026-spring-festival-and-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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