January 7-10, 2014, University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Center The Better Process Control School (BPCS) certifies supervisors of thermal processing systems, acidification, and container closure evaluation programs for low-acid and acidified canned foods. Each processor of low-acid or acidified foods must operate with a certified supervisor on hand at all times during processing. This school […]
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This year's Winter Conference will offer a diverse line-up of more than 60 workshops, exhibits by numerous regional vendors, an all-day seminar (see seminar details below) and keynote by Restoration Agriculture author, Mark Shepard. The children’s conference (for ages 3-12) provides a lively, interactive way for your kids to get educated. Workshop proposals are still being accepted […] WESTERN MASS WINTER AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION GATHERING #2 Smith Vocational School, Northampton – Saturday, January 11, 2014 Snow Date January 18 (for last-minute weather update, 413-695-4627) Please RSVP by January 6, 2014 AGENDA 8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome 9:10 - 9:20 Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) – Dick Ward, […]
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Seed School is a groundbreaking, six-day educational course that trains people from all walks of life to build local seed systems rooted in the ancient tradition of seed saving. Students walk away from this innovative learning experience with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own independent seed initiatives, such as community seed libraries and […]
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Starting this January, Scaling Up will bring together a group of 6-18 farmers with about 4 -7 years of experience who are seeking to grow their operations and plan for long-term viability. Participants convene for a series of two-day sessions hosted at the Copake Agricultural Center in Copake, NY, in which they will refine business […] |
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All four classes can be taken for credit or credit-free. SCI 137 Permaculture Design (4 cr) with Abrah Dresdale Meets 1/28/14 - 5/20/14, Tues, 2-3:15p, and Thurs 12:30-4:50p Students receive the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate with successful completion of this course. An introduction to permaculture: a practice of designing systems, modeled from ecological relationships, that respects the […]
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From The Carrot Project Held in collaboration with Berkshire Grown Now is a great time to update your financials. "Ag Finance Hour" is a time to sit down with a farm business management specialist from The Carrot Project, one-on-one, to work on financial planning critical to your enterprise's success. The Carrot Project staff will hold […] |
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This conference offers a line-up of workshops on a wide range of topics from dairy farming to urban gardening, from food policy to business planning plus a special childrens conference, entertainment, and delicious meals made from food donated by NOFA-NY's farmers. Scholarships are available. For more information about the conference, or to register, click here. |
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