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SUMMARY:Course: Tilling the Soil of Opportunity - Time and Location TBD
DESCRIPTION:More than 350 farms have completed this course for existing Massachusetts agricultural businesses that will benefit from an organized look at their current operation in order to plan for growth and change. You must have at least two years of documented farm production and income as a for-profit or non-profit farming enterprise to take this course. \nThe course instructor guides participants through creation of a full business plan to improve decision making on the farm.  MDAR has enhanced the 30 hours of group meetings with individualized technical assistance and confidential one-on-one financial planning. The instructor visits each participant’s farm during the course. \nNext Tilling the Soil course to be tentatively scheduled for Fall 2016 or early winter 2017\, location TBD based on interest. \nComplete and send in an application form as soon as possible: www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/land-use/agricultural-business-training-program-abtp.html
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/course-tilling-the-soil-of-opportunity-time-and-location-tbd/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161105
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
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SUMMARY:FSMA Compliance: Training Program for PCQI Certification
DESCRIPTION:Regulations created under the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) begin implementation in September\, 2016. FSMA requires that facilities conducting food-related activities\, including commercial food processing\, must have in place a Food Safety Plan prepared and overseen by a “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI) who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls or is “otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system.” The MA Cheese Guild has coordinated a training course open to all Massachusetts food processors\, since all food processors need to understand FSMA’s requirements and have sufficient time to prepare for implementation deadlines. \nThe training program will run from 9 am – 5 pm Wed. and Thurs. and from 9 am – 4 pm on Fri. Registration fees are $695 and include lunch\, beverage breaks and an official PCQI certification at completion of the course. Lead Instructor Deborah Shapos of Food Safety Management Associates is a Certified HAACP Auditor and is trained in the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). \nThe full course description/FAQs and registration information is here:  http://macheeseguild.org/fsma-compliance-training/ \nFinancial assistance is available for eligible businesses through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, for up to half of the cost of the course\, and will be issued as a reimbursement after the course is completed. Applications must be submitted no later than September 20. Employers who are current with their unemployment insurance are eligible for reimbursement funding.  The online application process starts here: http://web.detma.org/WTF/Express/ep1.asp  The Course ID is 1111188\, you can also find it in the training directory by searching for “FSMA.”  For questions\, contact Nakeshia Brown\, Program Coordinator for Commonwealth Corporation:  617.717.6903 or express@commcorp.org. \nA block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel UMass at a reduced rate for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $130/night. For reservations\, contact the hotel at (877) 822-2110 and reference conference code MCG16C. One complementary parking pass per room\, per night\, will be provided at check-in.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fsma-compliance-training-program-for-pcqi-certification/
LOCATION:Hotel UMass\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20160816T145327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T145327Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium: Managing Phosphorus in Organic Residuals Applied to Soils
DESCRIPTION:How do we develop a balanced system for use of organic residuals\, with all their benefits\, without adding to negative environmental impacts caused by phosphorus (P) leaching and runoff? This symposium will provide technical\, research-based information and dialogue on the presence\, forms\, dynamics\, transport\, and fates of P applied to soils in organic residuals such as composts\, biosolids\, manures\, and digestates from anaerobic digestion. This symposium is intended to help in developing guidelines for the use of P-containing organic residuals in accordance with nutrient management regulations. \nApproval has been requested for the following professional certifications: CGCS\, CSFM\, MCH\, MCLP\, and AOLCP. \nTo Register: https://www.regonline.com/phosphorus \nProgram Outline\n8:15\nRegistration (coffee and tea) \n8:45\nBackground: Defining the Phosphorus Problem\nWelcome and Introduction: What the Phosphorus!\nMary Owen\, Extension Turf Specialist\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nPolicy\, Regulation and Management of Organic Residuals \nNed Beecher\, Executive Director\, North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA)\nPhosphorus Trends in New England Soils\nKatie Campbell-Nelson\, Extension Vegetable Specialist\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nAnalysis of Phosphorus\nPhosphorus Dynamics and Mitigation in Soils\nSpeaker TBD\nAnalysis and Interpretation of Phosphorus in Soils and Residuals\nDr. John Spargo\, Director\, Agricultural Analytical Services Lab\, Penn State University \nPhosphorus Availability from Organic Residuals\nDr. Amy Shober\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Plant and Soil Sciences\, University of Delaware \n12:15– 1:30\nNetworking Lunch (provided) – Visit Exhibits and our Sponsors! \n1:30\nInterpretation and Recommendations: Round Tables and Panel Discussions \nVegetable Grower round table discussions \n\nFacilitators: Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Extension Ned Beecher\, NEBRA: Industry perspective and new approaches\, Bruce Hoskins\, Soil Testing Program\, University of Maine\, Dr. John Spargo\, Director\, Agricultural Analytical Services Lab\, Penn State\n\nDairy round table discussions \n\n​Facilitators: Dr. Masoud Hashemi\, UMass Extension: Responsible manure and other residuals use and P cover cropping for P management\, Andrew Carpenter\, NEBRA member: P management alternatives for dairy\, Anthony Drouin\, NEBRA member: P management from organic fertilizers\n\nTurf panel and audience discussion \n\n Facilitator: Mary Owen\, UMass Extension\n\nPanel: \n\nDr. William Dest\, University of Connecticut\, Emeritus\nDr. Scott Ebdon\, University of Massachusetts\nDr. Jason Henderson\, University of Connecticut\nDr. Geoff Kuter\, Agresource Inc. \nTed Wales\, Hartney Greymont\, Needham\, MA \n\nDiscussion Summaries: Questions & Concerns Related to Phosphorus \n2:40-2:55\nBreak \n3:00\nQuestion and Answers with Dr. John Spargo and Dr. Amy Shober \n3:30\nClosing Remarks Mary Owen\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please direct any comments or questions to Katie Campbell-Nelson\, UMass Vegetable Specialist kcampbel@umass.edu\, Dr. Masoud Hashemi UMass Crops\, Dairy\, Livestock\, Equine Specialist masoud@umass.edu\, Mary Owen\, UMass Turf Specialist mowen@umass.edu\, or Kelly Kraemer\, Event Coordinator kkraemer@umass.edu 
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/symposium-managing-phosphorus-in-organic-residuals-applied-to-soils/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn and Suites – Marlborough\, 265 Lakeside Avenue\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161105T160000
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UID:21392-1478332800-1478361600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:1st Annual Southern New England Livestock Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Livestock Institute of Southern New England and Bristol Aggie are co-hosting the first annual Southern New England Livestock Conference. The conference will provide a platform to share information on best practices for humanely raising livestock\, humane slaughter and processing\, and marketing of meat products. \nTopics include animal nutrition\, soil management for pastures\, grazing and pasture management\, exploring the rules and regulations for livestock farmers\, health care and humane treatment of farm animals\, adding value to your meat products\, and much more. \nThere will be more than 20 different seminars including talks for all levels from those interested in getting animals for the first time to established livestock farmers. \nVisit the Expo with vendors representing all aspects of livestock production: feed\, fencing\, financing and more. Beginning and experienced producers\, small-scale farmers\, homesteaders\, chefs\, foodies\, youth\, and consumers – All are welcome! \nRegistration is $25 and only $10 for students. Visit www.thelivestockinstitute.org to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/1st-annual-southern-new-england-livestock-conference/
LOCATION:Bristol County Agricultural High School\, 135 Center Street\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161109T170000
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CREATED:20160927T211420Z
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SUMMARY:Product Development Considerations: Beyond the Concept
DESCRIPTION:Do you want help better understanding the food safety principles behind your process? Do you need help with product development for a current or future product? Propel your food business to the next level by delving into product development and food safety with Amanda Kinchla\, of the UMASS Food Science Department\, an expert on HACCP and product development. Organized by the Franklin County CDC. Find details and registration here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/product-development-considerations-beyond-the-concept/
LOCATION:Franklin County Community Development Corporation\, 324 Wells Street\, Greenfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20160316T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T134911Z
UID:18569-1478736000-1478995199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:NESAWG's 2016 'It Takes a Region' Conference
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG‘s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate solutions to critical food systems issues. Each year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement\, and the role our network can play in shaping its future.We offer in-depth working sessions and provocative dialogues that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it. We draw upon exciting local and regional efforts\, including alternative supply chain networks\, research projects\, infrastructure initiatives and policy advocacy. \nVisit NESAWG’s website for updated information on the conference as it approaches.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nesawgs-2016-it-takes-a-region-conference/
LOCATION:Hartford Hilton\, 315 Trumbull Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20160929T143627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T143641Z
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SUMMARY:Better Process Control School
DESCRIPTION:This ​course ​will ​train ​food ​processors ​principles ​of​ acidification\, ​and ​container ​closure ​evaluation ​programs ​for ​ low-acid ​and ​acidified ​canned ​foods ​as ​required ​by ​FDA ​ regulations ​in ​CFR ​108\, ​113 ​and ​114. ​The ​purpose ​of ​these regulations ​is ​to ​help ​ensure ​the ​safety ​of ​consumers ​by training ​producers. ​This ​course ​will ​satisfy ​both ​USDA ​and ​FDA regulatory ​requirements. This ​event ​is ​sponsored ​by ​Umass ​Extension\, ​Department ​of ​ Food ​Science ​and ​Grocery ​Manufacturers ​Association ​(GMA ​Science).\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/better-process-control-school/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20161102T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144601Z
UID:21429-1479207600-1479211200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Business Basics for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in starting a farm enterprise\, or know someone who is\, tune into Business Basics for Beginning Farmers as Chris Laughton\, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East\, and Gary Matteson\, Vice President for Young\, Beginning\, Small Farmer Programs and Outreach at the Farm Credit Council\, cover some business management concepts important for the success of beginning farmers. \nBasic financial statements\, cash flow\, budgets and approaching a lender will be included in the webinar along with tips beginning farmers have used to achieve their goals. \nThis webinar is free\, and open to the public. Feel free to forward this invitation to your contacts and/or interested parties. If you are unable to attend live\, the recording will be available afterwards at farmcrediteast.com/webinars. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/webinar-business-basics-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20161102T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T144314Z
UID:21427-1479285000-1479317400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:GAPs and FSMA Workshop for Produce Growers
DESCRIPTION:This ​training ​will ​introduce ​basic ​produce ​safety ​concepts ​and ​ practices\, ​and ​will ​help ​growers ​understand ​and ​implement ​FSMA ​ Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirements ​and ​prepare ​ ​to ​write ​a ​farm  ​food ​safety ​plan. ​Sections ​of ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​ requirements ​will ​be ​outlined ​within ​each ​module. ​ ​This ​ workshop ​will ​satisfy ​the ​FSMA ​Produce ​Safety ​Rule ​requirement ​ for ​growers ​who ​are ​covered ​by ​FSMA ​outlined ​in ​§ ​112.22(c) ​ that ​requires ​‘At ​least ​one ​supervisor ​from ​the ​farm ​must ​ complete ​food ​safety ​training ​at ​least ​equivalent ​to ​the ​ standardized ​curriculum ​recognized ​by ​the ​FDA’. ​ ​The ​AFDO ​ certificate ​demonstrates ​you ​have ​met ​this ​requirement. \nDay ​1 ​(Nov. ​16) ​of ​this ​event ​is ​for ​both ​growers ​and ​ trainers ​who ​are ​seeking ​to ​become ​certified​. ​​Ag. ​service ​ providers ​and ​trainers ​must ​also ​attend ​Day ​2 ​if ​seeking ​to ​ become ​a ​Produce ​Safety ​Alliance ​(PSA) ​Trainer. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gaps-and-fsma-workshop-for-produce-growers/
LOCATION:American Legion (Brattleboro)\, 32 Linden Street\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20161102T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T151240Z
UID:21436-1479371400-1479387600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Green Your Bottom Line in Food and Beverage Processing: An Energy and Environmental Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An interactive workshop on opportunities for food and beverage processors to reduce operating costs\, improve operations and prevent pollution through energy efficiency and renewable energy\, waste reduction\, and safer cleaning and sanitizing materials. \nThe workshop will highlight brief case studies of food and beverage processing companies that have made environmental improvements in their facilities; introduce you to free assistance available to help identify and implement improvements in your facility; provide the opportunity to network with your peers and share experiences\, challenges and successes; and bring you together with experts who will help develop an action plan. \nRegistration and additional details at http://foodbeveragema.eventbrite.com.  There is no charge for this workshop\, but we ask that you register by November 14. \nFor more information on this initiative or future events\, visit www.ceere.org/food or write to laurenm@umass.edu. \nHosted by: MA Department of Agricultural Resources\, MA Department of Energy Resources\, MA Department of Environmental Protection\, MA Department of Public Health\, MA Office of Technical Assistance\, Toxics Use Reduction Institute\, UMass Amherst Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy\, UMass Clean Energy Extension\, UMass Lowell Center for Sustainable Production\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/green-your-bottom-line-in-food-and-beverage-processing-an-energy-and-environmental-workshop/
LOCATION:UMass Springfield\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163436
CREATED:20161103T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T135336Z
UID:21466-1479639600-1479654000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Falls Autumn Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market hosts a special Autumn market event.  This year\, the market will be held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Sunday\, November 20th at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School\, on Mechanic Street. \nIt is a great time to stock up for the holidays.  You will find local vegetables\, cheeses\, meats\, gifts and crafts being sold at the Autumn Market\, not to mention an array of prepared food\, body-workers and musicians. \nIf you are interested in vending at this year’s Autumn Market\, please email us at shelburnfallsfarmersmarket@gmail.com and fill out our 2016 Autumn Market vendor form.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/shelburne-falls-autumn-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Buckland Shelburne Elementary school\, 75 Mechanic St\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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