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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T073000
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SUMMARY:28th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting its 28th annual Winter Conference. Come for this expansive and immersive educational experience with 60+ workshops\, conferences for children and teens\, exhibits\, and an all-day seminar and keynote by Greg Judy\, rotational grazier and carbon sequestration advocate. \nRegistration information and Details Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/28th-annual-nofamass-winter-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141222T200100Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions Regional Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Association of Agricultural Commissions (MAAC) is sponsoring regional Ag Com roundtables this winter. Join them in Northampon on January 10th for a roundtable co-sponsored by the Northampton Ag Commission and CISA. Please register by sending the following to MAAC\, c/o Pete Westover\, at westover03@comcast.net or PO Box 67\, Whately\, MA 01093: your name\, email address\, home address\, and Ag Com affiliation (if any). Indicate that you are attending the Northampton Roundtable\, and either enclose a $5 check\, made out to MAAC\, or indicate that you will pay $5 at the door. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-association-of-agricultural-commissions-regional-roundtable/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, 80 Locust Street\, Northampton
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T163000
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CREATED:20141104T185816Z
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SUMMARY:2015 Massachusetts Farm to Cafeteria Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together farm to cafeteria advocates – farmers\, food service professionals\, educators\, policy makers\, public health advocates\, community organizers\, youth leaders and more – for a daylong event with workshops and panel discussions addressing a wide variety of farm to school topics.\nDetails Here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2015-massachusetts-farm-to-cafeteria-conference/
LOCATION:The Hogan Center: College of the Holycross\, Worcester\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150307
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CREATED:20141222T195942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141222T200146Z
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SUMMARY:Labor Management and Human Resources for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:You can manage cows and crops\, but people? Producers know that the farm crew can make or break not only your bottom line\, but your stress load. Take your employee management skills up a notch. Featuring real-life stories\, practical advice and useful resources from successful farmers and experts from VT and beyond on: \n\nHiring\, Training and Retaining a Strong Farm Crew\nCreating Successful Apprenticeships\nDecoding Labor Regulations and Payroll\nLeadership\, Communication and Conflict Resolution with Employees\nTools for Managing and Motivating Employees on the Farm\n\nNOFA VT is organizing a series of workshops on human resources from January-March in locations around the state. Click for details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/labor-management-and-human-resources-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T104847
CREATED:20141119T224210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T233221Z
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SUMMARY:Spotted Wing Drosophila Winter Regional Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to learn current SWD information\, the most recent research results\, and management practices. The 2015 Producers Expo will focus on other topics of importance to berry growers. Presentations by Cornell Researchers\, Extension\, and NYSBGA on SWD will focus on biology; management including cultural\, biological and chemical/technology; early warning signs and symptoms of infestation; and decision making resources. CCA credits and 5.5 DEC credits are available! Categories 1A\, 10\, 22\, 23 & 24. Registration cost is $25 for NYSBGA members and $50 for non-members. Registrations MUST be received 7 days prior; late fee is $20. Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spotted-wing-drosophila-winter-regional-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension: Albany County\, 24 Martin Road\, Voorheesville\, NY 12186
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150114T150000
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CREATED:20141216T014538Z
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Workshop: Get Your Team: Hire\, Train & Retain a Strong Farm Crew
DESCRIPTION:Improve your bottom line and increase overall business sustainability by learning from the successful human resources systems of experienced farm-managers. Gain practical people-management skills and get take-home resources to help you hire and keep a great crew. Presenters include farmers with both large and small staff\, state and federal department of labor representatives\, corporate perspectives and farmer-to-farmer networking opportunities. \nPresenters: Paul Harlow\, Westminster Organics; Jane Sorensen\, River Berry Farm; Ross Thurber\, Lilac Ridge Farm; Ashley Orgain\, Seventh Generation; Federal and State Dept of Labor staff \nTopics include: \n\nDetermining Needs: organizational charts\, job descriptions\, full season vs. weeder crews\, apprentices vs. hourly labor\, middle management\nFarm HR Policies: relevant & legal interviewing\, checking references\, wage scales & incentive pay\, handbooks\, safety & ER plans\, tracking labor & metrics\, exit interviewing\nOrganizing the Team: how to be a good supervisor\, delegating & autonomy\, communicating expectations & feedback\, accountability\, training  in standards & efficiencies\, performance reviews\, working with friends & family\nLegal Aspects of Hiring: understanding state and federal law on wage & hour regulations\, interns\, volunteers\nUnderstanding & tracking the relationship of labor management to profitability\, when to buy equipment\n\nPart of our 3-part Labor Management Skill Building for Farmers workshop series. This workshop will also be held in Williston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact:\nNOFA Vermont \n\n\n\n\n\nContact Email:\ninfo@nofavt.org\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Phone:\n802-434-4122
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/human-resources-workshop-get-your-team-hire-train-retain-a-strong-farm-crew/
LOCATION:Red Schoolhouse\, 45 So. Randolph Rd Vermont Technical College campus\, Randolph\, VT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150119
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SUMMARY:Farmer Brewer Winter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Brewer is intended to be an immersive experience where participants will learn about grains\, farming\, malting and brewing.  \nThe format allows everyone to learn a great deal of information from workshops and our esteemed speakers. There is also plenty of time to socialize and enjoy great food and beer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS\n$550 Per person includes meals and hotel for Saturday night. Meals will be lovingly grown by local farms and creatively served by local chefs. Accommodations on Saturday night are at the Courtyard Marriott in Hadley\, MA. \n$100 Discount for couples or double occupancy. \nSpace is limited to 100 people. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmer-brewer-winter-weekend/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott\, Hadley\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T210000
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CREATED:20141120T234142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T225119Z
UID:12267-1421863200-1421874000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Strategic Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Is your marketing strategy “we sell whatever we have to anyone that will buy it”? Learn how a focused strategy and specific efforts can reduce your marketing labor needs and make every step count. If you want to sharpen and focus your marketing skills or just don’t know where to begin developing a marketing plan\, Matt LeRoux from Cornell Cooperative Extension is here to help you get started! Learn how to develop a marketing strategy around your core customers and how to develop communications based on this strategy\, including customized special offers/ promotions. \nLocal hero members receive a discounted rate of $35 for the three-part series\, or $15 for each individual session. The cost for non-members for all three sessions is $45\, or $18 for individual sessions. Each class includes dinner. For more information contact Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 or sign up below.\nLoading… \n \n\nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-strategic-marketing/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T203000
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CREATED:20141119T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T031609Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Workshop Series: Introduction to Brand Communications
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the concept of marketing and branding agricultural businesses and talk about the importance of developing and embodying a brand that works for the farm.  In this session Rachael Colacino from Colacino Communications will introduce and help you develop or edit your farm “story” – an important backbone piece that is used when speaking to the public directly or via point of purchase materials\, websites\, press releases\, etc. Michael Kilpatrick of Kilpatrick Family Farm\, and Caroline Pam of The Kitchen Garden\, will share their farm story and branding best practices with you. \nLocal Hero member cost for the workshops is $80 for the complete series or $15 for individual sessions.  Non-Local Hero rates are $100 for the complete series or $18 per individual session. \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031. \n \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/introduction-to-brand-communications/
LOCATION:The Kittredge Center\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Room KC303\, Holyo
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T104847
CREATED:20141223T194541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150109T003132Z
UID:12727-1422468000-1422475200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Legal Services Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:Legal Services Food Hub: Info Session for Farmer\, Food Entrepreneurs\, and Lawyers. \nThe Legal Services Food Hub is a pro bono legal services clearinghouse where eligible farmers\, food entrepreneurs\, and food system related nonprofits or community organizations can seek free legal assistance with their transactional needs. Legal staff at Conservation Law Foundation (“CLF”) manage the project\, monitoring an intake hotline and email address where participants submit their requests for assistance. Once participants are screened for income eligibility\, their case is then placed with an attorney in the Hub’s Attorney Network. CLF staff periodically monitor the case to ensure the representation is going well for both parties. \nLearn how the Legal Services Food Hub is connecting farmers and food entrepreneurs with pro bono legal help – and how local lawyers can get involved.\n• Learn how the Hub works.\n• Meet lawyers and farmers who have benefited\nfrom its services.\n• Find out how farmers & food entrepreneurs\nmight get assistance.\n• Learn how lawyers can join this growing network. \nInfo For Farmers: 7:15pm – 8:00pm \nClick for more details.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/legal-services-food-hub/
LOCATION:Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, 60 Congress Street\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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