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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:20150203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150203T150000
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SUMMARY:Labor Management for Farmers\, Session II: Run Your Team - Middlebury
DESCRIPTION:Run Your Team: Tools for Managing and Motivating Employees on the Farm \nEmployees make it possible to get more done\, but managing workers and their work takes dedicated time\, energy and processes. Whether you manage one seasonal worker or a large year-round crew\, good management can make the difference between making headway on your farm’s work or just creating headaches. Join veteran farmer and educator Chris Blanchard to learn how to create a productive\, positive work environment by communicating clear expectations and implementing systems for efficiency and accountability. \nThis workshop will cover systems for removing emotion from management decisions and actions\, implementing effective leadership\, practical tools to increase employee satisfaction and productivity\, employee recruitment and dismissal\, and how to collect and use labor information to make operational and investment decisions. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat are employees for?\nLeadership through inspiration\, accountability\, authority & support\nUsing systems to remove emotion from management\nCreating pathways to accountability and efficiency\nSpecific tools to achieve workplace satisfaction and productivity for all\n\nPresenter: Chris Blanchard. In fourteen years of farming at Rock Spring Farm\, Chris managed over 100 employees\, made hundreds of mistakes\, and changed the work environment from “The Yelling Farm” into a place he was proud to manage. His workshops are high-energy\, fast paced and media-rich. His presentations have gained a reputation for fresh approaches\, down-to-earth information\, honesty and humor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/labor-management-for-farmers-session-ii-run-your-team-middlebury/
LOCATION:Ilsley Public LIbrary\, 75 Main Street\, Middlebury\, VT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095510
CREATED:20141119T211406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T211802Z
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SUMMARY:Media Communications: Creating a Press Release & Business Story
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner it is important to learn the value of developing relationships with the media\, and Rachael Colacino from Colacino Communications will walk you through press release development and ‘pitching.’ She will use some of this time to critique sample press releases and to develop business ‘boiler plates’ to add to the end of each press release. You will also work toward creating a first draft of a press release for your farm/business and be provided with a media contact list to get you started. \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 \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/media-communications-creating-a-press-release-farm-story/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150205T141500
DTSTAMP:20260607T095510
CREATED:20150121T182935Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tools For Finding and Assessing Farmland
DESCRIPTION:New Entry Sustainable Farming Project invites you to participate in a series of two webinars for farmland seekers. These webinars will focus on finding farmland\, assessing farmland\, and the practical details of farmland leasing. Webinars are free and open to everyone. Registration is required. \nWebinar 1: Tools For Finding and Assessing Farmland \nJoin New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s Farmland Matching Service for a webinar on tools for finding and assessing farmland in New England. Learn about local and regional resources that can help you identify potential farmland and discover tools that can help you  identify key considerations for careful examination of a site\, including conditions and variables that may affect the viability of your farm operation. Presenters include Kathy Ruhf at Land for Good\, Ben Waterman at University of Vermont Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture\, and Noelle Fogg at New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. \nCLICK for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-tools-for-finding-and-assessing-farmland/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150211T210000
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CREATED:20141120T234434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T202907Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Evaluating Market Channels and Setting Prices
DESCRIPTION:This session will teach farmers how to evaluate market opportunities in different marketing channels and then to develop product pricing for each channel. Matt LeRoux from Cornell Cooperative Extension will cover practical methods to set the right pricing for your farm and market. Farmers will be better prepared to make informed decisions about setting prices (volume vs. niche…specializing vs. diversifying\, etc.) and adjusting prices for different markets (what are the types?\, which are most effective?). Other topics include whether loss leaders or special sales are a good idea for your farm\, and how to manage promotions. Click here to RSVP\, contact Devon Whitney-Deal at 413-665-7100\, ext. 22. \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…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-evaluating-market-channels-and-setting-prices/
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:20150212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T203000
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CREATED:20141119T211938Z
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SUMMARY:Writing for Electronic Communications
DESCRIPTION:Blogs\, twitter\, Facebook\, and e-mail newsletters are more and more popular and are becoming critical tools in direct marketing. Liz Provo from Mass Marketing Resources will review when to use different forms of electronic social media\, guidelines for writing for each\, and help you think through the cost/benefits of each medium. She will also give you an opportunity to hone your “voice” through sample writing. \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 \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/writing-for-electronic-communications/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150215T210000
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CREATED:20150213T191120Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Field Holler!!!
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URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mid-winter-field-holler/
LOCATION:The Parlor Room\, 32 Masonic Street\, Northampton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150218T210000
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CREATED:20141119T212304Z
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UID:12229-1424282400-1424293200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Print Design and Critique
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of effective print communications such as Point of Purchase (POP)\, labels\, brochures\, advertising\, etc. Devon Whitney-Deal from CISA\, will review what information needs to be included on each piece and help you understand how the public responds to print pieces. This workshop is designed to help you develop your own print pieces\, or enter into an informed conversation with a print designer. We will allow time for small group critiques of print pieces brought in by participants. \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 \nLoading…
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/print-design-and-critique/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150219T141500
DTSTAMP:20260607T095510
CREATED:20150121T183221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150121T183353Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nuts and Bolts of Farmland Leasing
DESCRIPTION:New Entry Sustainable Farming Project invites you to participate in a series of two webinars for farmland seekers. These webinars will focus on finding farmland\, assessing farmland\, and the practical details of farmland leasing. Webinars are free and open to everyone. Registration is required. \nWebinar 2: Nuts and Bolts of Farmland Leasing \nJoin New Entry Sustainable Farming project for a webinar discussing the basic practical details of farmland leasing. Learn about the benefits of farmland leasing\, elements of a good lease\, finding the “right” relationship with a land owner\, and expectations of engaging legal help. Presenters include Kathy Ruhf at Land For Good\, Elena Mihaly at Legal Services Food Hub\, and Noelle Fogg at New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. \nCLICK for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-nuts-and-bolts-of-farmland-leasing/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095510
CREATED:20150219T212145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T212145Z
UID:13284-1424419200-1424451600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Reversing Global Warming: Carbon Farming for Food\, Health\, Prosperity and Planet!
DESCRIPTION:This one-day conference\, sponsored by the Institute for Sustainability and Post-carbon Education and organized by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate\, will take place at Bristol Community College in Fall River\, Mass.\, on Friday\, February 20th. \nAn exciting line-up of scientists\, farmers\, ranchers — and more — will present on topics of interest to farmers\, gardeners\, park and forest managers\, land stewards\, nursery and landscape professionals\, government officials\, civic leaders\, educators … and all other folks concerned about health\, economic well-being\, and our ecological future. \nClimate activist and Fall River Mayor Sam Sutter will offer welcoming remarks to attendees. \nFor conference program details and to register\, visit our event page.\n\nLunch and snacks are included in the registration fee of $35 to $10 (sliding scale). \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/reversing-global-warming-carbon-farming-for-food-health-prosperity-and-planet/
LOCATION:Bristol Community College- Auditorium H 210\, 777 Elsbree Street\, Fall Rive\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T163000
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CREATED:20150115T183314Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest New England: Ag Marketing Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade show is one of New England’s largest agricultural marketing conferences. The conference was first held in 2007 and takes place biennially. \nCLICK for information about this year’s conference.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/harvest-new-england-ag-marketing-conference-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Host Hotel\, Sturbridge \, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095510
CREATED:20141117T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T200915Z
UID:12202-1424944800-1424957400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Plant Nutrition and Organic Certification for Greenhouse Crops
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information and to register. \nFor more information contact: \nTina Smith\, Univ. of Mass\, Amherst 413-545-5306\, Geoffrey Njue\, Univ. of Mass\, Cranberry Exp. Station 508-295-2212 ext. 47\, or Bob Luczai\, Massachusetts Flower Growers Association for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/plant-nutrition-and-organic-certification-for-greenhouse-crops/
LOCATION:D&D Farms Inc.\, 32 Hudson Rd.\, Stow\, MA 01775
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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