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SUMMARY:Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing\, Responding\, and Accessing Resources (Remote)
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters\, including all farmers\, MDAR and professional staff\, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions.  \nFebruary 1st\, 6:00-8:00pm – Remote Training for Farmers: This remote 2-hour session will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental health and well-being. The training will identify the barriers farmers face when accessing resources and the methods to facilitate connection to available supports. The session will explore ways to recognize when a farmer or farm family is under stress\, start conversations about emotional well-being\, and practice self-care when you are experiencing stress.  \nClick here to register for the remote training on February 1st.    \nContact Ashley Randle at Ashley.Randle@mass.gov or call 617-626-1715 with questions. \nIf you require assistance or specific accommodations to attend the meeting\, contact Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-stress-2-1/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T120000
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SUMMARY:Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing\, Responding\, and Accessing Resources (West Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters\, including all farmers\, MDAR and professional staff\, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions.  \nFebruary 7th\, 10:00am-12:00pm – Training for Farmers (West Springfield): This in-person 2-hour session will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental health and well-being. The training will identify the barriers farmers face when accessing resources and the methods to facilitate connection to available supports. The session will explore ways to recognize when a farmer or farm family is under stress\, start conversations about emotional well-being\, and practice self-care when you are experiencing stress.  \nClick here to register for the training on February 7th in West Springfield.    \nLocation: MDAR Office\, 138 Memorial Avenue\, Suite 42\, West Springfield\, MA 01089 \nContact Ashley Randle at Ashley.Randle@mass.gov or call 617-626-1715 with questions. \nIf you require assistance or specific accommodations to attend the meeting\, contact Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farming-stress-and-mental-health-awareness-recognizing-responding-and-accessing-resources-west-springfield/
LOCATION:MDAR Office (W. Springfield)\, 138 Memorial Ave\, Suite 42\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
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SUMMARY:SEMAP's 16th Annual Agriculture and Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark you calendars for Sunday\, February 26th\, when SEMAP will host its 16th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference! Farmers\, foodies\, and agricultural advocates alike are all welcome. Join us for a day of engaging virtual workshops on topics ranging all across the food and agricultural space. \nKeynote Speaker: Neftalí Durán\nWe are excited to share that this year’s keynote speaker will be Neftalí Durán! Neftalí is a chef\, advocate\, organizer and educator with a focus on building an equitable food system and indigenizing foodways. \nNeftalí came to the U.S. from Oaxaca\, Mexico in 1997. For the past 13 years\, he has owned and operated El Jardín Bakery at Nuestra Raíces in Holyoke\, Massachusetts\, and has over 25 years of experience in the food industry. He also works as an educator for the No Kid Hungry Cooking Matters campaign\, a program that teaches practical cooking and shopping skills for low-income families and works to provide long-term solutions to hunger. In 2017\, he co-founded I-Collective\, an organization focused on promoting Indigenous peoples’ impacts on food systems\, teaching Indigenous food practices\, and uplifting Indigenous voices. \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. \nClick here for more information and to buy your ticket. 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/semaps-16th-annual-agriculture-and-food-conference/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
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SUMMARY:Local Food Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Local Food Program for our 12th Annual Local Food Trade Show – a B2B event focused on strengthening New England wholesale connections between local food producers and buyers. Join us at our new light and life-filled location: Russell’s Garden Center\, home to Boston’s largest winter farmers market. \nFor questions\, reach out to Greg Nicaise (greg@sbnmass.org). \nAttendees/Buyers Register here. ($60) \nExhibitors/Producers Register here ($140). Registration Deadline February 12th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-food-trade-show-2/
LOCATION:Russell’s Garden Center\, 397 Boston Post Road\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230104T185859Z
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SUMMARY:Farming Stress and Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing\, Responding\, and Accessing Resources (Spanish Speakers Training)
DESCRIPTION:MDAR’s MassGrownWellness program will deliver a series of in-person and online training events for all Massachusetts agriculture community supporters\, including all farmers\, MDAR and professional staff\, and partner organization advocates. Click here to view all available in-person and virtual training sessions.  \nMarch 9th\, 6:00pm-8:00pm – Spanish Speakers Training: This remote 2-hour session\, offered in Spanish\, will raise awareness of mental health and stress on farms by discussing the stressors unique to farmers and farm families and how these affect their mental health and well-being. The training will identify the barriers farmers face when accessing resources and the methods to facilitate connection to available supports. The session will explore ways to recognize when a farmer or farm family is under stress\, start conversations about emotional well-being\, and practice self-care when you are experiencing stress.  \nRegistration information coming soon.   \nContact Ashley Randle at Ashley.Randle@mass.gov or call 617-626-1715 with questions. \nIf you require assistance or specific accommodations to attend the meeting\, contact Gabriella Knight\, ADA and Diversity Manager at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs at Gabriella.Knight@mass.gov or call (857)-268-0629.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/supporting-farmer-mental-health-and-wellness-recognizing-responding-and-accessing-resources-spanish-speakers-training/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
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SUMMARY:Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring in Franklin County with an outdoor family event! \nCISA and the Franklin Community Co-op are teaming up for an early spring event to celebrate local food with children and families. Meet the farmer who produces sugar at Bergeron’s Sugar House. Try out different grades of maple syrup and maple cream on silver dollar pancakes. Learn to make a new recipe with a food demonstration for kids from Green Fields Market. Taste fresh\, mini croissants baked by Rise Above Bakery using local flour\, butter\, and milk. The morning includes more local surprises\, so come check it out! \nStormy weather? No problem. The event will be held indoors at the Franklin Community Co-op event space at 170 Main Street.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/making-food-fun-3/
LOCATION:144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 144 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Marketing Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Event // Free Webinar: Marketing Your Farm \nWednesday\, March 29\, 12-1pm\, ET \nThe International Workshop on Agritourism is hosting a free webinar on Marketing Your Farm. A farm marketing consultant and two agritourism farmers will discuss the three essential components of marketing your farm\, with a focus on agritourism. \nLearn the three essential components of marketing your farm\, with a focus on agritourism. Myrna Greenfield is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing and the author of Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales. Ellen Parlee is the co-owner of Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro\, Massachusetts\, which offers pick-your-own fruit and flowers\, along with a farm stand\, bakery\, ice cream stand\, animal petting area\, and a food trailer. Ryan Wilson is the co-owner of DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee\, New Hampshire\, which offers pick-your-own apples/peaches/blueberries/Xmas trees\, hayrides\, school tours\, special events\, Cross Country running\, and hiking trails and has a full commercial kitchen. The farm plays host to Torey Roderick Performance Horses and every October\, the world-famous Haunted Overload. \nTo request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Lisa Flinn at 802-751-8307 or Lisa.Flinn@uvm.edu so we may assist you. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-webinar-marketing-your-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230307T203650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T203650Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual info session: Volunteering at Gould Farm
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from Gould Farm\, a therapeutic farm community in Monterey\, MA (western Massachusetts). \nWe’re hosting a virtual info session on April 5th at 12:00 PM EST for young farmers and gardeners interested in applying to our year-long volunteer program. \nVolunteers work on our farm\, garden\, bakery\, kitchen\, residential\, and forestry teams alongside adults who are working to recover their mental well-being. \nYear-long volunteers receive room and board\, a stipend\, fully paid health insurance\, and generous PTO (5 weeks). \nHere is the flyer for the event. If you wan to apply right away\, you can do so directly through our website: https://www.gouldfarm.org/volunteer
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/virtual-info-session-volunteering-at-gould-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230324T201528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T201556Z
UID:42882-1681237800-1681245000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Film and Discussion: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
DESCRIPTION:Who is Vandana Shiva? How did this woman from an obscure town in India become Monsanto’s worst nightmare: a rebellious rock star in the global debate about who feeds the world? \nAmong those engaged with organic food and farming\, climate change\, biodiversity\, seed sovereignty\, globalization\, and social justice\, Vandana Shiva is an icon of a global movement. Join us in learning about Vandana Shiva and her mission to promote biodiversity\, environmental justice\, food security\, and combat climate change \nLocation: The Sunderland Public Library (on the big screen!) 20 School Street\, Sunderland \nTo find out more about this film\, visit vandanashivamovie.com. For more information on the event\, visit www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org or call 413-665-2642 for more information. \nThis program is cosponsored by the Sunderland Energy Committee and funded by a grant from the Sunderland Cultural Council\, a local agency\, which is funded by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/film-and-discussion-the-seeds-of-vandana-shiva/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230324T053814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T053923Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide Conservation Local Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On April 21 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\, the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. This meeting is an opportunity to provide input on natural resource priorities in their region for the NRCS and the state conservationist. Agricultural producers\, owners/operators of nonindustrial private forest land\, professionals representing agricultural and natural resource interests\, and individuals representing a variety of disciplines in the soil\, water\, wetland\, plant\, forestry\, and wildlife sciences are all welcome. See this fact sheet for more information. A registration link for the Zoom meeting is forthcoming.\n\nFor more information\, contact Austin Miles\, MACD Outreach Coordinator: amilesmacd@gmail.com
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/statewide-conservation-local-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230321T193154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T194118Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day with Cultivating for Community
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Earth Day on The Food Bank Farm! Volunteers will be planting trees and picking up trash. The trees will be planted as a permanent wind barrier to protect soil and farm beds. Volunteers will pick up the remaining trash from previous years of neglect before The Food Bank purchased the farm. Not only will you take care of the earth\, but also learn about The Food Bank Farm’s mission to food sovereignty and dedication to sustainable farming. \nTo sign up\, please email Amanda Reynolds at amandar@foodbankwma.org.  \nLocation: The Food Bank Farm\, 32\, Shattuck Rd\, Hadley MA 01038
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/earth-day-with-cultivating-the-community/
LOCATION:The Food Bank Farm\, 32 Shattuck Rd\, Hadley\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230329T175459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T122358Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Across the Fibershed
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Massachusetts Fibershed and CISA for a statewide\, remote networking event aimed at fiber farmers\, artisans\, and other stakeholders in the fiber community. This space will allow participants to share the challenges they face working with fiber in Massachusetts and share new ideas and collaborative solutions. We will offer both full group and small group discussion\, with guiding questions and casual conversation. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the fiber community\, learn about the work being done by Western Massachusetts Fibershed\, and provide feedback for CISA and Fibershed on how to best support local fiber businesses.  \nRegister here! \nPlease contact Molly\, 413-665-7100 ext. 35\, with questions. \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM200100XXXXG178. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fibershed2023/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Massachusetts Fibershed":MAILTO:westernmassfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230331T143655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T143844Z
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SUMMARY:What is the Land Asking of Us? Perspectives to Guide the Next 50 Years
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nThe Conway School invites you all to join us for our 50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker! \nWe are looking forward to an online conversation with internationally acclaimed author\, orator\, and activist Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) about our relationships with land\, what they mean\, how they impact us and others\, and how we carry them forward in a regenerative way. We hope you can attend! \nLaDuke is founder and Co-Director of Honor the Earth\, a national advocacy group encouraging public support and funding for native environmental groups. With Honor the Earth\, she works nationally and internationally on issues of climate change\, renewable energy\, sustainable development\, food systems and environmental justice. \nHer conversation with the community will be moderated by Conway alum Jamie Pottern\, whose work with American Farmland Trust extends across New England to address land access barriers for farmers\, protect farmland\, and provide support to conservation organizations and communities. \nThis event will take place online. Attendance is free.  Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link prior to the event. Register here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/what-is-the-land-asking-of-us-perspectives-to-guide-the-next-50-years/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230414T135955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T140806Z
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SUMMARY:Return of the Mighty Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:Join Seeds of Solidarity for an experiential\, educational day filled with chestnut science\, lore\, planting\, and cooking. Enthusiasts Lois and Denis\, members of the American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation will inspire with ample knowledge\, growing and maintenance how-to\, and recipes to help us all bring back these trees\, so vital to food security\, climate resilience\, habitat and history. They’ll share updates on other regional chestnut efforts as well. Pre-registration required\, Sliding scale $35-$60\, Proceeds donated to the American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation. BYO lunch\, chestnut sampling included! \nPre-registration required\, space limited. Read more about each workshop and how to sign up below. BIPOC scholarships available for these workshops\, connect with deb@seedsofsolidarity.org if interested. Enjoy local attractions such as cider at a beautiful orchard\, hiking or kayaking while in the North Quabbin area! \nLocation: Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Rd\, Orange\, MA  \nEmail deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/return-of-the-mighty-chestnut/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230511T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T182839Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Produce in the Pioneer Valley
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 13\, 3:30-5pm\nProspect Meadow Farm\, 103A Prospect St\, Hatfield\, MA\nRegister by June 6 here.\nFarming in the Valley takes a careful mix of planning\, experimentation\, hard work\, and reflection. Join veteran farmer Dave Jackson for a tour of Prospect Meadow Farm to learn what you should be thinking about when it comes to planting\, growing\, and harvesting produce in the Pioneer Valley. \nRegister by June 6 here! \nPara español haga clic aquí. \n\n\nThis session is a part of a series! Full info on all events in this 10 workshop series here: https://www.buylocalfood.org/your-food-business/ \nEssential Skills for Starting\, Growing\, and Managing a Food Business\nPara español haga clic aquí. \nDo you have an idea for a new food business? Have you been growing or making food for friends and family and want to take it to the next level? Have you been working for a food business\, but you want to be better prepared to take on a decision-making role? \nWe can help! \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-produce-in-the-pioneer-valley/
LOCATION:Prospect Meadow Farm\, 103A Prospect St\, Hatfield\, MA\, Prospect Meadow Farm\, 103A Prospect Street\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230517T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T143737Z
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SUMMARY:The National Meat Summits Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you working to support meat supply chains in your region? Interested in learning from other efforts happening across the U.S.? Join us for this webinar to learn about the recently formed National Meat Summits Steering Committee\, which works to build connections\, increase knowledge\, grow collective skills and advance market opportunities for local and regional meat supply chains. The webinar will also provide lessons learned from the 2023 Mountain Meat Summit and International Livestock Forum and information about the upcoming regional meat summits (Carolinas and Mountain) and future opportunities for collaboration. \nThe National Meat Summits Steering Committee works to build connections\, increase knowledge\, grow collective skills and advance market opportunities for local and regional meat supply chains in the United States. We accomplish this by providing coordination and support for regional meat summits that serve many segments and scales of U.S. local and regional meat supply chains. Learn more: https://meatsummits.com/ \nThis webinar is sponsored by Western SARE.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-national-meat-summits-steering-committee/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230511T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T185135Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting Customers to your Farm Stand or Market Booth
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 20\, 5-6:30pm\nGrow Food Northampton Tuesday Market\, 1 Kirkland Ave\, Northampton\, MA\nRegister by June 13 here.\nThe way fresh produce is presented and arranged has a huge impact on market sales. How you engage with your customers plays a major role in whether your customers come back. Join this walkthrough tour of Grow Food Northampton’s Tuesday Market and learn how to display\, store\, and restock produce\, as well as how to engage customers while they shop. This will be an interactive group session including a guided tour of the market\, conversation with the market manager and vendors\, and the opportunity to discuss and reflect on practices you could implement for your own display. \nRegister by June 13 here! \n\n\n\n\nThis session is a part of a series! Full info on all events in this 10 workshop series here: https://www.buylocalfood.org/your-food-business/ \nEssential Skills for Starting\, Growing\, and Managing a Food Business\nPara español haga clic aquí. \nDo you have an idea for a new food business? Have you been growing or making food for friends and family and want to take it to the next level? Have you been working for a food business\, but you want to be better prepared to take on a decision-making role? \nWe can help! \nSessions are open to anyone and free to attend! PLUS\, if you self identify as BIPOC or low-income\, or if you need interpretation into English\, you are eligible to get: \n\n$30 – $60 per workshop\nInterpretation and/or translation\nUp to five hours of free one-on-one coaching on any topic(s) of your choice
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/attracting-customers-to-your-farm-stand-or-market-booth/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market\, 1 Kirkland Ave\, Northampton\, MA\, Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market\, 1 Kirkland Ave\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230622T134134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T134314Z
UID:43619-1689598800-1689606000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Walk: Crimson & Clover Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Crimson Clover Farm and American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring innovative approaches to tillage reduction on organic farms. Farmer Nathan Frigard will showcase three tillage reduction and soil health trials: zone-tilling and planting crops into established dutch white clover living mulch\, growing teff as a living mulch between tomato beds\, and the use of intensive cover crop successions for organic matter/residue building. Nathan will provide a farm tour\, stopping at each trial plot to discuss the operations involved and any initial soil health\, weed suppression\, and crop performance observations. We will round out the afternoon with an informal farmer-to-farmer Q&A and discussion. \nSpeaker: Nate Frigard co-founded Crimson & Clover Farm in 2011 with a mission to provide quality products\, build healthy soils\, and create a vibrant community farm where folks could come to not just pick up their CSA vegetables but also walk the land\, pick strawberries\, and flowers\, see their neighbors\, and learn where their food came from.  For Nate\, farming has always been about more than just growing great food but also building connections with nature and among people. \nLocation: 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA 01062 \nClick here to learn more and register for the event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-field-walk-crimson-clover-farm/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230306T181927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T202405Z
UID:42568-1689868800-1689876000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Farm Reduced-Till Perennial Clover Trials
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nOver the past several seasons\, farmers at Sawyer have been experimenting with different ways to plant row crops into perennial white clover and reduce tillage using a series of innovative practices. Join CISA\, UMass Extension\, Berkshire Conservation District\, Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District\, and Sawyer Farm’s Lincoln Fishman for a close look at transplanter shoe adaptations designed to reduce soil disturbance and weed competition in perennial clover and cash crop production. \nThis in-person workshop will be followed with an on-farm networking opportunity and equipment demo. Berkshire Conservation District will display their no-till drill seeder\, which is available for rentals and can be used for mixed or single species applications from clovers and orchard grass to rye and soybeans\, and the Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will display their ESCH 5605 seed drill. The workshop is co-sponsored by CISA and UMass Extension\, and will take a close look at the system and the research underway with UMass through a SARE Partnership Grant\, and is part of CISA’s 2023 Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change Webinar and Workshop Series: On-farm Climate Change Adaptation Case Studies from western Massachusetts. \nPresenter: Sawyer Farm is in Worthington\, MA. Lincoln\, Hilary\, Erica\, and Butch have been growing vegetables at Sawyer since 2010. \nThis is an in-person event at 42 Old North Rd\, Worthington\, MA\, 01098 \nContact Stephen Taranto\, CISA Climate Program Coordinator\, at stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17 with any questions. \nThis work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Ranger Development Program grant no. 2020-70017-32420 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sawyer-farm-july20/
LOCATION:42 Old North Rd\, Worthington\, MA\, 01098\, 42 Old North Rd\, Worthington\, MA\, 01098\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Community Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230710T132448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T132448Z
UID:43688-1690156800-1690675199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:2023 NOFA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NOFA Summer Conference is the annual summer gathering of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. NOFA is a non-profit organization of over 5\,000 small-scale farmers\, gardeners\, consumers and food system reformers. We promote healthy food\, organic regenerative farming practices\, and climate disruption solutions through soil management strategies. \nJoin the #NOFASummerConference later this month online and in-person! Tickets are priced on a sliding scale. Learn more about the conference and register to attend here! \nThe 49th annual NOFA Summer Conference begins online: Monday\, July 24 – Thursday July 27\, with evening speakers and workshops. \nOn Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29\, we gather in person and online at Worcester State University for knowledge sharing and celebration through: \n\nWorkshops and discussions (including in Spanish)\nRacial equity caucus groups\nChildren’s programming\nLocal food & drinks\nA fair!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2023-nofa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230814T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T201403Z
UID:44198-1692196200-1692210600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:UMass Research Farm Tour and Vegetable Twilight Meeting
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, August 16\, 2023\, 2:30-4:30pm: Research Farm Tour\, 5:00-6:30pm: Vegetable Twilight Meeting \nWhere: UMass Amherst Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm\, 91 River Rd.\, South Deerfield\, MA \nRegistration: Free! Please register in advance. Click here to register. \nJoin UMass Extension for a research tour and grower twilight meeting! In the afternoon\, we’ll tour the UMass Research Farm and hear about the graduate student and Extension research underway on the farm. Students and faculty are encouraged to come to learn about applied research and the research farm. In the evening\, we’ll have talks targeted more to commercial vegetable growers. A representative from Toro will discuss the automated irrigation system set up at the research farm\, and the Extension Vegetable Program will discuss their applied research trials in more detail.\nJoin us for both parts or just one! A light supper will follow the twilight meeting
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/umass-research-farm-tour-and-vegetable-twilight-meeting/
LOCATION:UMass Crop & Livestock Research & Education Farm\, 89 River Rd\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230414T141246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T130103Z
UID:43060-1692403200-1692575999@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Building Immersion\, Life Tools - Seeds of Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Join Seeds of Solidarity to learn to use a variety of hand and power tools\, and gain or expand your building skills\, ever-helpful to farmers\, artists\, or anyone seeking to increase your own DIY resources. You’ll experience the basics of wall\, roof and deck framing\, insulation and sheet-rock. Proper tool use and building techniques can inspire you to construct your own shed or studio\, furniture\, or even a tiny house! Along with plenty of hands-on experience\, this weekend workshop includes conversation to support participants’ design and build ideas and dreams\, all in a beautiful setting and in community with others. Facilitator/teachers are Seeds of Solidarity founders Ricky (he/him) and Deb (she/her)\, and farmer/builder Emi (they/them). Sliding scale $75- $175. ($250 value). Lunches included\, rustic on-site overnight camping possible. Pre-registration required\, space limited\, capped at 20. Ages 18 and up welcome to register. \nPre-registration required\, space limited. Read more about each workshop and how to sign up below. BIPOC scholarships available for these workshops\, connect with deb@seedsofsolidarity.org if interested. Enjoy local attractions such as cider at a beautiful orchard\, hiking or kayaking while in the North Quabbin area! \nDates: Saturday and Sunday Aug 19 and 20\, 10am-4.30PM both days. \nLocation: Seeds of Solidarity\, 165 Chestnut Hill Rd\, Orange\, MA  \nEmail deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/building-immersion-life-tools-seeds-of-solidarity/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230824T124043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T143449Z
UID:44391-1692882000-1692907200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Application Assistance
DESCRIPTION:$600 relief payments are available for farm workers who worked during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here for more information on the FFWRP relief program. Application assistance is available in person today and tomorrow in Springfield. Please spread the word to eligible farm employees. \n***LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE*** \nThe event on Thursday\, August 24th will now be held at South Congregational Church\, 45 Maple Street\, Springfield\, from 1-8pm.  \n\nDate: Thursday\, August 24th\, 1-8pm\nLocation: South Congregational Church\, 45 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA 01105. Please come to the front entrance.\n\nContact Zoraia at zoraia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 15 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-and-food-workers-relief-program-application-assistance/
LOCATION:South Congregational Church\, 45 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230913T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T174057Z
UID:44613-1694952000-1694959200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:(Nearly) Fall Meadow Stroll 
DESCRIPTION:(Nearly) Fall Meadow Stroll  \nSunday\, September 17\, 12:00 – 2:00 pm\nCheckerspot Farm\n30 Jacksonville Rd.\, Colrain \nFranklin Conservation District announces the last outdoor event of the year in our Native Plants education series. \nJoin Jocelyn Demuth of Checkerspot Farm in Colrain for a stroll around her former dairy pasture turned native plants meadow\, which is still abuzz in September. Come see what’s happening\, meet some new-to-you native plants\, and learn what to do with your own garden or meadow once the season ends. \nPlants will be available for purchase after the program. \nThis event is free. Please register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nearly-fall-meadow-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230817T204556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T163656Z
UID:44303-1694952000-1694961000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Local Farming in the Climate Crisis - Panel and Action Circle
DESCRIPTION:On September 17\, 2023\, the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew and CISA are hosting a panel to discuss the challenges of farming in the climate crisis\, the Massachusetts government response\, and visions for the future. The event will discuss recent climate events affecting Massachusetts\, including intense cold and hard frosts damaging peach and apple crops\, and July flooding impacting over 150 farms and 2\,700 aces of crops. The panel brings together two local farmers\, David Fisher of Natural Roots Farm in Conway and Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm in Montague and Granby\, with Natalie Blais\, State Representative for 1st Franklin District. Following the panel\, join in the action planning session to share ideas of what we can do\, next steps to take\, and how each of us can contribute. \nThere is no charge for the event. Donations will be accepted with all donations going to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and United Way Farm Resiliency Fund being set up to support Massachusetts farming in the evolving climate crisis. \nDate: Sunday\, September 17\, 2023\, Panel and Q&A – 12:00-1:30pm\, Action Plan – 1:45-2:30 \nLocation: Main Sanctuary\, Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew\, 8 Church St\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 (Please enter front doors of the Church\non Federal Street) \nPresenters: \n\nDavid Fisher\, his partner and farm family and crew operate a horse-powered vegetable farm on the South River. The farm offers year-round CSA shares with 200 members and a farm store. In the July flooding the farm lost its main fields with damage to farm roads and River crossings. They have been able to continue operations with community support from a GoFundMe campaign and support from local farms.\nSarah Voiland\, her husband\, family and crew operate Red Fire Farm with fields near the Sawmill and Connecticut Rivers. The farm offers year-round CSA shares with 1\,200 members and a farm store. The excessive rainfall damaged crops in the fields and washed away plants in some fields\, but the farm was not flooded by the Rivers. Like other farms the full extent of damage from the summer’s rainfall is still in play because excessive rain causes fungal diseases in plants and may affect crops still in the ground.\nNatalie Blais\, State Representative for 1st Franklin District\, has served the District since 2019. She serves on the Joint Committee on Agriculture and has visited local farms affected by the July flooding. In August the Legislature provided $20 million in mitigation funds for natural disasters including flooding in western Massachusetts.\n\nThis is the first event in the 2023-2024 Environmental Sunday program organized by the Church’s Green Team. This event is also the first event in CISA’s Climate Change & Farming Week 2023 beginning September 17 and ending September 22. Learn more about how to get involved here! \nContacts: \n\nElla Ingraham\, The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew Green Team coordinator\, ejmai127@gmail.com or 860-684-4420\nStephen Taranto\, Climate Program Coordinator for CISA\, stephen@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 17.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/climate-crisis-panel/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew\, 8 Church St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230821T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T154751Z
UID:44335-1695315600-1695322800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Hope: Building Climate-Resilient Farms in The Berkshire-Taconic Region
DESCRIPTION:Regional experts and farmers will convene for a panel discussion addressing the impact of climate change on local agriculture\, the adaptive measures adopted by Berkshire-Taconic farmers\, and the contributions of Berkshire Agricultural Ventures to these efforts. This event is hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures and the Roaring Brook Family Foundation \nRegister here! Advanced registration is required\, space is limited. \nDate: Thursday\, September 21\, 5:00-7:00pm \nLocation: Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, 5 W Stockbridge Rd\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262 (Intersection Routes 102 & 183) \nContact Patrick Grego at info@berkshireagventures.org or (413) 645-3594 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harvesting-hope-building-climate-resilient-farms-in-the-berkshire-taconic-region/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Stockbridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230828T005025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T005025Z
UID:44448-1695384000-1695398400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farm Bill 2023 and Climate-Friendly Farming Letter Writing Campaign and Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Swing by the UMass Student Farmer’s Market to learn about the most recent Farm Bill updates and the policies that would further support climate-friendly farming practices locally and nationally. We’ll have a quick and easy online letter template available for individuals to customize with their personal story and send to their elected representatives to inform them of the specific climate and agricultural policies and priorities that are important to our farming community. Also\, take the opportunity to peruse the vegetables\, herbs\, teas\, and crafts on offer at the student farmer’s market! \nDate: Friday\, September 22\, 12:00-4:00pm \nLocation: 140 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA 01003 \nContact Randy Violette at rviolette@umass.edu or (703) 638-3187 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farm-bill-2023-and-climate-friendly-farming-letter-writing-campaign-and-info-session/
LOCATION:UMass Student Farmer’s Market\, 140 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230816T205353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T154507Z
UID:44282-1695463200-1695470400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale with Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our first ever Native Plant Sale!\nLocation: Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle Street\, Hadley 01035 \nPickup Time: September 23\, 10am-12pm \nInside\, you will find flowering perennials\, beautiful grasses\, shrubs\, and trees that are right at home in your landscape where they do the important work of supporting pollinators! All plants are locally sourced from growers in Hampshire and Franklin counties. Click here for more information!  \nThe sale will be open through Saturday\, September 9 (or until supplies last) and order pickup will be Saturday\, September 23\, 10am-12pm\, at the Hadley Public Library at 50 Middle St. in Hadley. We have limited quantities for this inaugural sale\, so order early! \nThis fall and winter\, we will offer a workshop series on gardening with native plants. Look for email announcements and check our website often for more information about upcoming events. \nContact Hamden-Hampshire Conservation district at (413) 362-4720 or hampdenhampshireconservation@gmail.com with questions.  \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2023\, September 17-23. Click here to see other events that week!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nativeplantsale/
LOCATION:Hadley Public Library\, 50 Middle St\, Hadley
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230814T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T194452Z
UID:44168-1695463200-1695484800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wheel-View Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here! \nJoin us at Wheel-View Farm for an open house and barbecue meal on the farm! The event will celebrate Wheel-View and their recent honor\, becoming recipient of the 2022 Leopold Conservation Award for New England. Come see how your beef is grown\, take a tour of the farm store and museum\, and take a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the top of the hill\, overlooking a view across four states! The event will include conversation with Ridge Shinn & Lynne Pledger\, authors of Grass-Fed Beef for a Post-Pandemic World. Speakers will be available for book-signing and questions throughout the day. \nThere will also be an optional barbecue meal served at the farm\, available for $30 per person. The meal will feature Wheel-View Farm grass-fed beef and pastured pork! Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to eat! \nLocation: Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA 01370 \nDate and Time: Saturday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am-4:00pm \nPlease contact Carolyn at cwheeler@wheelviewfarm.com with any questions. \nThis event is part of Climate Change and Farming Week 2023\, September 17-23. Click here to see other events that week!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/open-house-at-wheel-view-farm/
LOCATION:Wheel-View Farm\, 212 Reynolds Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T024626
CREATED:20230622T134657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T210705Z
UID:43621-1695906000-1695915000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Walk at Atlas Farm: Tillage-Reduced Cover Cropping and Planting Methods for Brassicas
DESCRIPTION:Join Gideon Porth of Atlas Farm and Julie Fine of American Farmland Trust for a field walk exploring innovative approaches to tillage reduction on organic farms. Gideon will showcase the initial results of two trials. One trial is utilizing multiple cover crops\, including oats and peas\, followed by buckwheat\, to prepare for no-till transplanting fall kale. The second trial is using a zone-builder to plant brassica crops into rye-vetch cover crops. Gideon will share the background of the trials\, the equipment\, and the operations involved\, and participants will be able to compare each treatment with its standard tillage control. \nJulie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist will discuss challenges and innovations in regional efforts at tillage reduction on mechanized organic farms\, and share resources for farmers. \nWe will round out the afternoon with farmer-to-farmer Q&A and discussion. \nSpeaker: Gideon Porth has been farming since college and has been the owner/operator of Atlas Farm since 2004. He has grown Atlas Farm from a 2.5-acre rented plot to a 120-acre certified organic farm growing year-round for the local and regional produce market. Gideon and the Atlas Farm team strive to constantly evolve their farming systems to serve as a model for resource-conscious\, ecological farming methods. \nSpeaker: Julie Fine\, New England Climate and Agriculture Specialist for American Farmland Trust has worked on dairy and vegetable farms in MA\, CA\, and New Zealand over the last 20 years before settling in western Massachusetts. In 2018\, she earned an MS in plant and soil science from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst researching the effects of winter-killed cover crops on nutrient cycling\, weed suppression\, and soil health. Through relationships with farmers across the Northeast\, Julie has seen the agricultural and climate challenges that food producers face and is dedicated to working together toward site-specific solutions for climate adaptation\, soil health\, and sustainable food production. \nLocation: 635 River Rd\, Deerfield\, MA 01342 \nClick here to learn more and to register for the event!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soil-health-field-walk-at-atlas-farm-tillage-reduced-cover-cropping-and-planting-methods-for-brassicas/
LOCATION:Atlas Farm\, 635 River Rd Deerfield\, MA 01342
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Community Events,Farmer Events
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