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SUMMARY:New Entry's Farm Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn how to: \n\nCreate a mission and vision for your business\nDevelop a budget and a plan to fund your business\nCreate a marketing plan for your business\nSet goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow\nWeave those elements together into a cohesive business plan\n\nCourse Details: \nThe courses meet online on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time for 8 consecutive weeks. Each evening session is filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. \nGraduates of the course can apply to join our Incubator Farm Program. \nThe course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements. \n\n\n\n\nDATE: Tuesday\, January 9\, 2024\nTIME: 6:00pm – 8:30pm\nLOCATION: Online  Link to be given to registrants upon enrollment\nCOST: $400 – Half-off scholarship available\n\n\n\nMore information here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/new-entrys-farm-business-planning-course/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
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SUMMARY:¡IMPUESTO 101 2023! TAX 101 2023!
DESCRIPTION:¡Prepare el Anexo F para los impuestos de 2023!\n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm \n\n\n¡Registrar aquí! \nEste taller tiene como objetivo enseñar a los agricultores los fundamentos de la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de registros con el objetivo de poder ser agricultores de acuerdo con la ley de Massachusetts. Le daremos conceptos para crear y mantener registros agrícolas para que coincidan con las categorías a efectos de impuestos. Esto abrirá oportunidades para solicitar subvenciones que beneficiarán directamente a las empresas de los agricultores. \nEl conocimiento financiero es la puerta de entrada para que los agricultores puedan tomar decisiones financieras informadas sobre sus negocios\, prepararse adecuadamente para la próxima temporada\, fijar precios apropiados y evaluar qué actividades/cultivos “valen” su tiempo. \nPresentadores: Zoraia Barros y Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. Servicios de Contabilidad y Impuestos de YR \n\n\n\nCAMBIO DE FECHA: Miercoles\, 10 de enero\, 5:30-7pm\nDónde: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCoorganizador: Nuestras Raíces\nTarifa: $10.00* \n\n*Tarifa: CISA ofrece precios de escala móvil para garantizar que las finanzas no sean una barrera para la asistencia. Póngase en contacto con Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) para solicitar un registro gratuito o con descuento. \nPóngase en contacto con Zoraia en zoraia@buylocalfood.org o 413-665-7100 ext. 15 o Jason Comcowich en jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org si tiene alguna pregunta. \n\n\n\nGet your Schedule F ready for 2023 taxes!\n\nDATE CHANGE: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm \nRegister here! \nThis workshop will teach farmers the foundations of budgeting and record-keeping to help them comply with Massachusetts law. We will share strategies for creating and keeping records that correspond with the information needed for farm tax filings. \n Improved recordkeeping will open opportunities to apply for grants that will benefit farmers’ businesses directly. Financial knowledge is the doorway to farmers being able to make informed financial decisions about their businesses\, to be able to adequately prepare for next season\, to set appropriate prices\, and to evaluate what activities/crops are “worth” their time. \nPresenters: Zoraia Barros and Yamaira Rivera\, MBA. YR Accounting and Tax Services \n\nDate Change: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 5:30-7pm\nWhere: 329 Main St\, Holyoke MA\, 01040\nCo-Sponsor: Nuestras Raices\nFee: $10.00*\n\n*Fee: The standard cost for this course is $10. CISA offers sliding scale pricing to ensure finances are not a barrier to attendance. Please reach out to Zoraia (Zoraia@buylocalfood.org) to request discounted or free registration. \nContact Zoraia at zoraia@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 15 or Jason Comcowich at jcomcowich@nuestras-raices.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impuesto-101-2023-prepare-el-anexo-f-para-los-impuestos-de-2023-tax-101-2023-get-your-schedule-f-ready-for-2023-taxes/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raices\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
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SUMMARY:Crop Insurance 101: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:An overview of insurance programs relevant to vegetable and small fruit producers in New England. This workshop is intended for those with little to no prior experience with insurance and wondering what the options are and if they are right for your farm. Or for those looking for a refresher or updates. We will hear about Farm Service Agency’s Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Risk Management Agency’s Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro-Farm Revenue Protection Programs. \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024\, 10am-11am\nWhere: Online. Register here! \nSpeakers: Bailey Albert\, MA-FSA Outreach Coordinator and Alex Sereno\, Northeast Regional RMA Director
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crop-insurance-101-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000
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SUMMARY:Crop Insurance 301: Demystifying The How and Why Behind Each Program
DESCRIPTION:A deeper dive into each individual program\, one at a time\, to help you decide which program is right for your farm. Regional experts from FSA and RMA will provide tips and tricks on how to be successful applying for coverage and getting a claim\, including what records you need to keep and why. We will do our best to answer questions during a facilitated Q&A. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 18\, 2024\, 10am-noon\nWhere: Online. Register here! \nSpeakers: Julie Jacque\, VT-FSA Agricultural Program Specialist and Alex Sereno\, Northeast Regional RMA Director \nThese webinars will be recorded.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/crop-insurance-301-demystifying-the-how-and-why-behind-each-program/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Solar Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about solar options for your farm? As solar panel costs have lowered\, and incentives have increased\, more farms are turning to solar to offset electricity costs. \n​Join this webinar to learn about site assessment\, compare ground mounted and roof mounted systems\, and incentives and funding available for solar projects. We will touch on leasing land for larger solar development. and introduce resources available through The Agrisolar Clearinghouse\, a program run by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). \n\nWhen: January 23\, 2024 at 12:30-1:30PM\nWhere: Zoom (link provided after registration)\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Chris Lent is an Agricultural Specialist working out of Pennsylvania for the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) as part of the Northeast regional team. He operated an organic vegetable farm for ten years and worked in the fields of energy efficiency\, solar installation\, and organic farm inspection. His work at NCAT has focused on farm energy\, organic vegetable production\, local food systems\, high tunnel management\, and urban agriculture.  \nFor questions or assistance in registration\, contact matt@cheshireconservation.org or (603)756-9282. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/on-farm-solar-webinar/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference takes place at the UMass Amherst campus on Jan 25-27th. This year’s in-person and remote conference takes a deep dive into all aspects of raising pasture-based livestock in New England and New York. The gathering is collaboratively organized by the New England Grazing Network & Northeast Pasture Consortium\, a group of grazing-focused technical assistance providers and education organizations from across the region.  \nScholarships are available for regional farmers and technical assistance providers. Scholarship funds of up to $750 can be used to help cover costs of registration\, travel and lodging. To apply for support complete the application here by Friday\, January 5th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/2024-northeast-grazing-and-livestock-conference/
LOCATION:In-person at UMass\, Amherst or remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Perennial Crops on Your Farm with Regenerative Design Group
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAgroforestry crops and practices have the potential to help farmers manage the land they are farming in different ways\, providing new opportunities to grow emerging crops that can be incorporated into existing markets\, or help boost ecological and financial resiliency. Attendees will hear from Jono Neiger of Regenerative Design Group (RDG) and Big River Chestnuts about potential perennial crops\, their management\, and how practices can be defined and funded (through NRCS\, MDAR or other sources). \nWith Farmer Co-Presenters Seva Water; Nutwood Farm / Regenerative Design Group\nBabette Wils; Bigfoot Food Forest \nRegenerative Design Group is a worker-owned ecological design practice dedicated to working with farm owners to develop diverse agroecological and agroforestry systems that support the farm’s social\, environmental\, and economic goals. \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 25\, 2024\, 10AM-12PM\nLocation: Online\nFee: $20 Members\, $30 non-members\n\nContact Berkshire Grown at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org or call (413) 528-0041 for more information. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/incorporating-perennial-crops-on-your-farm-with-regenerative-design-group/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,Farmer Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Grown":MAILTO:buylocal@berkshiregrown.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about grants available for farmers and how to write a strong proposal. CISA staffer Margaret Christie will review a couple of current or expected grant opportunities and share some basic resources to prepare you to apply for funding for your farm\, plus answer your questions. Register here. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 30\, 6:30 pm (snow date – January 31)\nLocation: Southwick Library\, Southwick\, MA\n\nContact Margaret at margaret@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 23 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grant-writing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Southwick Library\, 95 Feeding Hills Rd\, Southwick\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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