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SUMMARY:Workshop: Vegetable Tunnel Production
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Jones from the Intervale Community Farm to discuss a vegetable tunnel production on your farm. Topics include new house selection\, small house and big house tomato production\, pepper production\, soil fertility and greenhouse insect management.  For more info and to register\, visit nofavt.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-vegetable-tunnel-production/
LOCATION:Intervale Community Farm\, 128 Intervale Road\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T011958
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SUMMARY:Dream Big Pitch Camp
DESCRIPTION:Valley Venture Mentors is bringing its Mentorship Program to Greenfield! We’re starting off with this event to explain what the program is and help people get ready to apply. \nIf we want to buy locally\, we need to grow our local businesses! Over 65 people attended last month’s FCCDC/VVM event! Join the movement! \nCome and see how our collaboration with VVM is designed to create economic stimulation through the cultivation of entrepreneurship.     \n Who should attend? EVERYONE! \n\n If you have an idea to pitch: Join us!\n If you have a skill or knowledge to share: Join us!\n If you are curious about entrepreneurship: Join us!\n If you love Shark Tank\, you will love this: Join us\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Everyone who attends will learn and have a chance to mentor as well! \nEntrepreneurs who want help need to register as a presenter and prepare a two-minute\, verbal presentation (no slides). It is strongly recommended that it follow this format (but with no slides). \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/dream-big-pitch-camp/
LOCATION:The Arts Block Cafe\, 291 Main Street\, Greenfield\, 01301
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T130000
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SUMMARY:Health Care Practices for our Food Animals: 2015 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Food and Drug Administration – “Current Regulations and Compliance Activities”\nKaren N. Archdeacon\, Compliance Officer\, New England District Office FDA \nUSDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service –“FSIS Food Safety and Drug Residues”\nLaura K. Unkauf\, DVM\, MPH\, Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian\, USDA FSIS OFO \nPanel – Veterinarian\, Pharmaceutical Representative\, UMASS Animal Husbandry \nThese workshops are part of a 2014-2017 USDA/NESARE Professional Development Program grant: Health Care Practices for our Food Animals\, a joint project among the Universities of Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/health-care-practices-for-our-food-animals-2015-workshop/
LOCATION:MDAR Amherst Office\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T011958
CREATED:20150904T201916Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Basics of Tractor Safety\, Operation\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:University of Vermont Extension is presenting this workshop on how to keep your tractor’s engine running smoothly and efficiently. This one day tractor course will provide you with the skills and hands-on experience to keep your tractor in tip top condition. You’ll get hands-on practice in checking and changing fluids and filters\, servicing the battery\, checking radiator hoses\, grease fittings\, and more in a small-group.\nInstructor\, Shane J. LaBrake\, has over 25 years of experience as a farmer and a trainer. Instructor Eero Ruuttila is the Incubator Farm Coordinator for the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Lowell\, MA and a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist for UConn Extension’s Scaling Up program for Beginning Farmers. Shane and Eero have taught together and have more than four decades of combined experience in safe tractor operation and maintenance.\nThis workshop is also being held on September 17 in Brattleboro\, VT and on October 13 in Poultney\, VT.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-basics-of-tractor-safety-operation-and-management/
LOCATION:Hutchins Farm\, 754 Monument Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150918
DTSTAMP:20260607T011958
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SUMMARY:The 2015 New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference
DESCRIPTION:New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show includes more than 25 educational sessions over 3 days\, covering major vegetable\, berry and tree fruit crops as well as various special topics. A Farmer to Farmer meeting after each morning and afternoon session will bring speakers and farmers together for informal\, in-depth discussion on certain issues. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. This conference is special because it is put together with close collaboration between growers and Extension from across the region. The steering committee gathers the best speakers from within our region and across the country to tell you about the latest innovations and advances in the fruit and vegetable industry. Almost every session includes both farmers and research or extension personnel\, so you are getting the “best of both worlds.”
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-2015-new-england-vegetable-and-fruit-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel (Manchester NH)\, 700 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T113000
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SUMMARY:Free Info Session for Food Producers
DESCRIPTION:The FCCDC has a Business Assistance Program to teach you about all aspects of running your business including business planning\, marketing\, adding employees\, etc. \nAs part of this program\, our Western MA Food Processing Center offers an Information Session geared especially for existing food producers who wish to produce or have their products co-packed by the WMFPC\, with the option of individual meetings afterward. \nThis Information Session on the THIRD Tuesday of the month is ONLY for Food Producers. \nFor other business owners\, please attend our FIRST Wednesday of the month session in Greenfield or the THIRD Wednesday session in Northampton.\nThe FCCDC’s Lending Program offers financing for both established and startup companies in a wide variety of industries with an emphasis on supporting businesses committed to either retaining and/or creating jobs. We have several loan funds available. Our newest offering is the PVGrows Investment Fund which is for farm and food businesses to obtain flexible financing and the technical assistance that fits their business needs.\nWe also have office space available in the Venture Center to growing companies.\nRegister for the Information Session that best fits your needs. Learn about available resources and walk out knowing your next step. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/free-info-session-for-food-producers/
LOCATION:Franklin County CDC Food Processing Center\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928
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SUMMARY:The 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days
DESCRIPTION:The Draft Animal-Power Network grew out of the NEAPFD (the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days\, an event started by Carl Russell & Lisa McCrory) and the online forum and is an organization of 250+ members who share an interest and passion for draft animals as a viable source of power for their operation\, be it part-time\, full-time\, or an all-encompassing life style. \nThe 2015 Draft Animal-Power Field Days will be help at the Cummington Fairgrounds\, in Cummington\, MA on September 24-27. \nThe event will offer a number of highlights: \n\nIntensive workshops offered on Thursday will cover topics such as forestry\, training draft-animals\, introduction to oxen and teaching teamsters.\nEquipment demonstrations will feature manufacturers who specialize in animal-powered equipment as well as practical adaptations for equipment designed for tractors.\nEducational sessions featuring animal-power in the market garden: many organic producers see animal-power as a viable alternative to tractors.\nLogging and forestry folks will find a number of interesting topics\, discussions\, and demonstrations about animal-powered logging and positive impact forestry.\nThese workshops\, a foal raffle and many other demonstrations will attract a wide cross-section of animal-power supporters including farmers\, foresters\, gardeners\, general public & educational institutions who are looking for resources & connections with other like-minded people\, businesses and organizations.\n\nVisit www.animalpowerfielddays.org for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-2015-draft-animal-power-field-days/
LOCATION:Cummington Fairgrounds\, 97 Fairgrounds Road\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Langer":MAILTO:fielddays15@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150928T203000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Prices for Farm Produce
DESCRIPTION:We invite produce growers to CISA’s first fall workshop\, “Setting Prices for Farm Produce.” Come learn what prices various markets will bear (one of the more common questions we get)\, and gain new tools for determining prices that will both move product and support farm profitability.\n\nA panel of presenters with a wide range of expertise in the produce industry will share insights on the going rates\, margins\, and markups in different local produce market channels\, and offer strategies for setting the right prices for your products. Presenters will include Annie Myers of Myers Produce\, Eric Stocker of Squash\, Inc.\, Jessica Angell of Cabbige\, and Matt Boulanger of Whole Foods Market.\n\nThe cost is $10 for Local Hero members\, $15 for non-members\, and dinner is provided. Please RSVP by September 25th to Kristen Wilmer at 413-665-7100\, ext. 12. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-setting-prices-for-farm-produce/
LOCATION:The Food Bank of Western MA\, 97 North Hatfield Road\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T011958
CREATED:20150915T000817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150915T000817Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Rural Energy in America Program (REAP)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy for your farm? Think about applying to REAP! The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program is conducting two information sessions about the Rural Energy in America Program this fall. \nAnne Correia of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide an overview of REAP grant guidelines and application requirements for farms\, developers and grant writers interested in applying for assistance with installing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. There will also be a step-by-step walkthrough of a sample application to give specific guidance to farmers and grant writers. This is intended to educate farmers\, project developers and grant writers about REAP’s offerings and the application process\, which has recently changed. \nAdditionally\, representatives from the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will speak on the recent USDA RBDG grant award they received to provide technical assistance for REAP grant writing\, as well as give insight on how the process will work for the upcoming REAP deadline. \nWe hope to see you there! To pre-register or receive further information\, please contact Megan Denardo at the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP) at 413-727-3090 or megan.denardo@cetonline.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-rural-energy-in-america-program-reap/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources\, 101 University Drive\, Suite C4\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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