BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CISA - Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20140309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20141102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20150308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20151101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20160313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20161106T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150307
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141222T195942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141222T200146Z
UID:12704-1421193600-1425686399@www.buylocalfood.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141119T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T203710Z
UID:12231-1425492000-1425502800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Website Design and Development
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the basics of effective electronic communications\, such as websites\, blogs\, social media\, email newsletters\, SEO\, video\, and mobile\, etc. Carey Baker\, from Midnightson Designs\, will review what information needs to be included in these communication tools and help you understand how the public typically interacts with electronic media. This workshop is designed to help you develop your own websites or enter into an informed conversation with a web designer. We will allow time for small group critiques of participant materials/websites. \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/website-design-and-development/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141216T014908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141216T014908Z
UID:12595-1425549600-1425567600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Labor Management for Farmers\, Session III: Conflict on the Team - Randolph
DESCRIPTION:Conflict on the Team: Effective Leadership & Communication with Farm Employees \nBecome a better manager by learning how to navigate different personalities and developing your leadership style. Through presentation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI copyright)\, workshop attendees will gain awareness and practical skills in clear communication\, creating a positive work environment and managing a diverse team. These life skills are applicable well beyond the barn or field. Challenge your assumptions about yourself and your employees to increase everyone’s workplace satisfaction. \nHighly-experienced farmers Chris Dutton & Don Zasada will share in-depth lessons learned from hiring\, training & working with hundreds of farm crew members\, including how to adjust farm systems to cope with employee turnover\, dealing with “that one bad apple”\, and developing an engaged\, productive and efficient crew. Practical information will be highlighted. \nPresenters: Daniel Cantor Yalowitz\, Ed.D.\, Graduate School Dean\, School for International Training\, Brattleboro\, VT & Washington\, DC; Chris Dutton\, dairy farmer\, veterinarian & professor\, Vermont Technical College; Don Zasada\, Caretaker Farm\, MA and formerly Director of Agriculture at The Food Project\, MA \nThis workshop will also take place in Williston. \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-iii-conflict-on-the-team-randolph/
LOCATION:Red Schoolhouse\, Vermont Technical College Campus\, 46 So. Randolph Rd\, Randolph\, VT
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150220T190516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150220T190516Z
UID:13314-1425985200-1425997800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Farmers needed for focus groups in MA!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the affects of healthcare and child care on farm businesses. \nResearchers at the University of Vermont are seeking farmers to participate in listening sessions as part of a study on healthcare and child care. This study is looking at the ways healthcare and child care costs impact farm business in the Northeast and is intended to help develop policy that minimizes the challenges and maximizes the opportunities farm families face when making household-level decisions\, such as healthcare and child care. \n11:00am – 12:30pm: Balancing Work and Family\nHow do children impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers with children but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \n1:00pm – 2:30pm: Farming and Health\nHow does healthcare impact your farm operation?\nParticipants must be farmers but no other knowledge or experience is needed. \nLunch will be provided and thank you gifts will be given to all participants \nRSVP for one or both sessions to Emily Stengel\n717-669-1666 or estengel@uvm.edu
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/farmers-needed-for-focus-groups-in-ma/
LOCATION:Farm Bureau Office\, 249 Lakeside Avenue\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141120T234832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204216Z
UID:12271-1426096800-1426107600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Market Research: Identifying your Customers
DESCRIPTION:This advanced workshop will walk through the process of identifying your business’ target audience and help you develop a clear understanding of your customer’s perception of your brand. Attendees will break into small groups and “workshop” different target audiences. The class will also provide tools to assist business owners in completing their own market research with “core customers” (ideas for identifying top customers\, sample interview questions for top 10 customers\, etc.). Click here to sign up for the class\, or contact Devon Whitney-Deal\, 413-665-7100\, ext. 22 for more information. \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-market-research-identifying-your-customers/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150212T231927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232635Z
UID:13194-1426154400-1426174200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring Kickoff for Landscapers: UMass Extension Landscape Education Day\n\nEvery new year comes with its own challenges for successful maintenance of healthy and attractive landscapes. These challenges include variable and unpredictable weather\, insect pests\, weeds and changing regulations. Join UMass Extension Educators at the UMass Cranberry Research Station in East Wareham for a day of learning about the latest research-based information to help you kick off a successful landscape management season. Topics include early season weed management in the landscape\, 2015 disease and insect pest forecast for woody ornamentals\, troubleshooting problems of annuals and perennials in the landscape\, IPM for landscape and residential turf\, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs.\n\nCost: $75 includes lunch. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for categories 29\, 36\, and Applicators License. 1.5 ISA\, 3.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\n\nTo register or to find more information\, click here.\n\nDate: March 12\, 2015\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-kickoff-for-landscapers-umass-extension-landscape-education-day/
LOCATION:Elks Lodge\, 2855 Cranberry Hwy (Route 6)\, East Wareham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141119T213036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T204405Z
UID:12232-1426181400-1426192200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Place of Sale Design/Merchandising
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to techniques that maximize sales once you get someone to your place of sale. Michael McCusker will review effective display options\, store flow\, and other aspects of point of sale design. He will review examples of good and bad designs through a power point presentation with lots of slides of marketing set ups.  This is a great way to evaluate and improve your current market booth space\, store layout\, or farm stand. \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/12232/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150226T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222505Z
UID:13368-1426327200-1426341600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Blueberries
DESCRIPTION:Blueberries are among the most popular fruits to grow in the home garden.  They are healthful and well suited to grow in our New England conditions  Come learn the basics for growing blueberries in your home landscape or small scale commercial operation.  The workshop will include some hands-on pruning lessons.  Bring your own tools or use ours. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here.  \n workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-blueberries/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150317T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T175631Z
UID:13602-1426671000-1426699800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Vermont Grain Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held on Wednesday\, March 18 in Essex\, Vermont — the theme is Grains in a Diversified Farming System and will feature a keynote address by Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm\, a diversified vegetable and livestock farm in northern California. \nTopics to be addressed include:\nGrowing barley for food\, feed and malt\nGrains in a diversified farming system\nGrowing and processing ancient wheats\nDeveloping a farmer-miller-baker partnership\nGrazing grains for poultry production\nTwo baking sessions\nVendor exhibits and many more sessions! \nTake a look at a short video clip of past conference highlights. \nFor more information or to register\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/11th-annual-vermont-grain-growers-conference/
LOCATION:The Essex Resort\, 70 Essex Way\, Essex\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150212T215233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T215340Z
UID:13183-1426762800-1426777200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Farm Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event date/time: Thursday\, March 19th 11:00am to 3:00 pm\nThursday\, March 26\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 2\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\nThursday\, April 9\, 2015 – 11:00am to 3:00pm\n\nPlace: Brigham Hill Community Farm\, North Grafton\, MA\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is for mid-career producers who are serious about building their financial management and strategic marketing skills. Participants will evaluate their businesses’ overall financial condition and examine the costs and profitability of individual enterprises. With a handle on production costs\, participants will be able to assess their marketing plans and options\, revise their product mix\, and project next year’s profits and cash flow. Each location is limited to 25 participants to facilitate in-depth learning. We encourage multiple people from a farm to attend together. \nThis workshop series is for those serious about acquiring new skills they can apply immediately in their own farm operations. Participants will need to commit to attending the four sessions\, completing homework assignments between sessions\, and applying what they learn to their farm operations. To get the most value from this workshop series\, participants will need to have a Profit and Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet for their farm. \nIn addition to the four classes\, there will be a weekly webinar for people to gain clarity and help with concepts from the previous class. \nTo apply for this program\, please fill out the short questionnaire located at: http://tinyurl.com/nbh6nmk \nPre-registration cost: Application and $25 per farm\nPre-registration Deadline:  Two weeks prior to start of session or until session fills (25 people). \nLevel: Intermediate to advanced \nThis program is funded through a Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Grant funded through USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2012-49200-20031.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/advanced-farm-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Brigham Hill Community Farm\, 37 Wheeler Road\, North Grafton\, MA\, 01536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Wilner":MAILTO:Seth.Wilner@unh.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150226T222812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222812Z
UID:13371-1426932000-1426946400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Growing & Pruning Raspberries & other Bramble Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Raspberries are among the favorite fruits grown in home gardens and offer some of the most challenges to gardeners.  There are many types of ‘bramble’ fruit including summer red\, yellow or black raspberries\, blackberries\, and fall bearing types of all colors.  Each has a somewhat unique growth habit and requires specialized pruning to be most successful. This workshop will provide information on all types of raspberries and an opportunity for hands-on pruning for participants to gain confidence in pruning their own plants at home. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch. \nCost: $50 \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/growing-pruning-raspberries-other-bramble-fruit/
LOCATION:Wards Berry Farm\, 614 S. Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20141119T212445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150316T231545Z
UID:12230-1427306400-1427317200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Branding Communications Curbside 1x1 Final Session
DESCRIPTION:Final session of the winter marketing workshop series. Presenters will be available to meet with attendees through a “sidewalk” café type setting where presenters each have their own table and attendees rotate through presenters to ask specific questions\, follow up or get feedback on aspects of their own marketing plan. For participants who enrolled in the whole series\, this session will allow participants to sign up for additional limited one-on-one support to begin to implement a marketing plan. Dinner will be provided; please RSVP by Monday March 23. \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/branding-communications-curbside-1x1-final-session/
LOCATION:Kittredge Center\, Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Ave\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150212T232458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T232649Z
UID:13196-1427359500-1427385600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Health for Agriculture and Landscapes \nFull day program for all sectors of the agriculture and landscape communities\, including agricultural producers and grounds management professionals. University and national experts on pollinating insects\, protection of pollinators\, and pesticides will share the latest scientific research on factors affecting the health of honeybees and other pollinators\, best practices for sustaining populations\, and minimizing negative impacts with responsible production and land management strategies. \n\nCost is $65 for first registration\, $40/person for each additional registration from the same company. \n\nFour pesticide contact hours for all categories and Applicators License. 5.5 SAF\, 5.5 CFE\, and 1 MCH credits available. MCA\, MCLP and AOLCP credit requested.\nFor more information or to register for the workshop\, click here.\n\nDate: March 26\, 2015\nTime: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm\n Location: Campus Center Auditorium\, UMass Amherst
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pollinator-health-for-agriculture-and-landscapes/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Center Auditorium\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150317T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T170923Z
UID:13605-1427448600-1427459400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Solar Thermal for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program \nCome learn about solar thermal technologies\, applications\, and benefits for your farm\, as well as funding opportunities! \n  \nTwo locations: \nMarch 27th 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\n101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst \nOr \nApril 2nd 9:30am – 12:30pm\nUMass Cranberry Experiment Station\n1 State Bog Road\, East Wareham \n  \nPresenters: Gerry Palano\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Peter McPhee\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nTopics: Solar thermal technologies\, applications for your farm and funding opportunities.  \nTo pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/solar-thermal-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150212T203919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T204013Z
UID:13171-1427529600-1427563800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:A sample of panels and workshops:\n§  Urban Farming and STEM Education\n§  Soil Nutrition\n§  Urban Food Hubs\n§  Aquaponics\n§  Urban Farming Training Workshop\n§  Biodynamic Growing \n§  Viable and Sustainable Enterprises\n§  Cultural Crop Production\n§  Youth and Urban Agriculture\n§  Farms First: How Urban Ag Can Help Address Food Insecurity\n \nPurchase your tickets today\, this event will sell out!\n$35 Early Bird Registration (until February 23\, 2015)\n$50 Registration (February 24\, 2015 – March 15\, 2015)\n$75 Registration (March 16 – event day)\n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-ma-urban-farming-conference-tickets-15053067129 \n \nFor more information\, contact Rose Arruda at MDAR; Rose.Arruda@state.ma.us\nFor sponsorship and vendor opportunities\, contact Crystal Johnson Crystal@ISESplanning.com.\n\nPresented by: City Growers and Urban Farming Institute\, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference/
LOCATION:Worcester State University\, 486 Chandler St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T084340
CREATED:20150226T221731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T222345Z
UID:13364-1427536800-1427547600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Pruning Apple Trees\, the Art & Science
DESCRIPTION:The joy of growing fruit in the home garden is enjoying a renaissance.   One of the key steps in successful fruit growing is the act of pruning the trees.  This can seem daunting and complicated\, but it’s not!  Not once you understand the principles involved.  Come learn how to properly prune your fruit trees.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning apple trees in order to produce a bountiful crop. \nCost: $50 \nTo register or to find more information\, click here. \nThis workshop will be partially out of doors\, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet\, cold\, and muddy conditions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pruning-apple-trees-the-art-science/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR