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. Date: Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 pm […]
Friday, February 2 at 12 p.m.: Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every […]
The Northampton Agricultural Commission would like to invite you to the 2024 Pioneer Valley Regional Agricultural Conference on Saturday February 3rd from 9am to noon at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Library in Northampton. (Snow date -- Saturday Feb 10th.) Doors open at 8:30am and there will be coffee and baked goods. We'll […]
Register here! Do you have forest land? Have you been managing it? Would you like to get paid to continue that good work and implement one new activity? Or are you new to forest management? Wherever you are in your forestland journey, you will want to read this! The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources […]
Register here! Join us for a dynamic 2-hour workshop designed to share with farmers about assessing and mitigating risks using analytical tools. Our focus will be on two key aspects: Sensitivity Analysis and Competitive Analysis. Learn more here! Sensitivity analysis is a way to see what a range of potential financial outcomes for the year […]
Registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email julia@buylocalfood.org. We will open spots to those on the waitlist if any registrants withdraw from the course. Are you a restaurant owner or a food business employee who needs their ServSafe Certification? Participate in our 2-in-1 Food Safety […]
For transitioning farmers and junior generation farmers to learn the basics of farm succession planning, how to get started, and where to find support with resources, tips, financial and legal considerations, and more! Click here for more information! Our experts can address your important questions! Feel like your family needs to start talking about the future of the […]
The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program will provide an overview of the application process and requirements for MDAR's energy grant, as well as the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant. The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 8 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. To register, please visit this page. For more information, […]
Friday, February 9 at 12 p.m.: When Damaging Weather Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather, including information on the Emergency Conservation Program which was recently expanded to include snow removal. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, […]
Register here! Join the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the FIELD Network for our February Monthly Networking Session (topic coming soon!). Connect with staff of land-based farm incubator and apprenticeship training programs! Share challenges faced by land-based training programs supporting a diversity of beginning farmers and brainstorm ideas, solutions, and shared resources. Network in breakout groups […]
Come celebrate the kick-off of Free School 4 Farm Workers by joining us for this two-part online workshop where we take a deep dive into farm employment contracts and negotiation skills. Click here for more information. We will explore what qualifies as an employment contract and what purpose these documents can play on the farm. We’ll consider common […]
Register here! Cooperatives as a business structure help maximize resources and distribute profits equally among members. They can also foster a strong community since members work and vote alongside each other. Join this session to learn about the different types of cooperatives and what to consider before filing. Presenter: Attorney Erika Dunyak, Vermont Law and Graduate […]
Friday, February 16 at 12 p.m.: FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, and ownership loans as well as Farm Storage Facility Loans. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions […]
Register here! Matt LeRoux of Cornell University will offer a 2-hour workshop on the channel-specific risks observed by small-scale operators and measures to manage channel risk. He will also present other metrics of channel performance such as labor costs and management and engage producers to understand how data is used to improve farm decision-making. Matt […]
Register here! Join us to learn more about exciting new ways to expand food access through processing SNAP online! Direct-marketing farmers can now accept SNAP online with free support from Marketlink and GrownBy. Join us for this panel discussion with Amy Crone from Marketlink, Mike Parker from GrownBy, and Annie Moore from River Queen Greens […]
Deeper than the soil we grow, farmers have the opportunity to nourish our communities beyond calories with the stories we tell. Beyond traditional 'marketing,' together we'll explore simple tools and strategies to bring energy, authenticity and ease to the stories we share and change we're hungry to make. Presenter, Petra Page-Mann of Fruition Seeds: Growing […]
Vea esta pagina en español Have you been looking to dive deeper into the world of soil health, and discuss what practices make the most sense for your farm? This event is a space for BIPOC farmers to explore connections with customers, markets and soil health. Together, we’ll be exploring our strengths, needs and opportunities within […]
Register here! Understanding guidelines for classifying employees (intern, part-time, seasonal, full-time, etc.) is important for remaining in compliance with labor laws. Join Attorney Sean Fontes to learn about employee rights, benefits, minimum wage, pay equity, and overtime for different employee types. This session will be informational for employers at all stages of hiring but especially […]
Friday, February 23 at 12 p.m.: Urban/Small Farms and USDA – Learn what FSA, as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can offer urban and small acreage growers. REGISTER HERE FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work […]
Register here! Join Berkshire Grown and Zoey Sloate to learn best practices on incorporating SNAP into your business in a way that creates a welcoming space. Attendees will come away with marketing best practices and models of inclusive language to explain SNAP, HIP, & coupons. Attendees will also learn additional tools to augment how you […]
Get ready for the 13th Annual Local Food Trade Show! Join us on Feb 27, 2024, from 10 am - 1 pm at Russel's Garden Center as we bring together the best local food producers and buyers from across the state! Take advantage of this chance to showcase your finest local food products and explore […]
Register here! Get to know your fellow farmers and join us for an evening of networking and free pizza at the newly renovated barn at Crimson and Clover Farm! In the first half hour, Nate Frigard of Crimson and Clover will speak on implementing and leveraging large grant funds on his farm, including the Matching […]
Farming and non-farming private landowners and their representatives (real estate agents, etc.) are welcome to attend. As a landowner, when you make land available for farming you help secure a future for farming in your community. Farmers are looking for land—from a small vegetable plot, to livestock or crops. Productive, sustainable uses for all or parts […]
Register here! Easements on a piece of property significantly influence how land can be used. Attorneys Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert will present the different types of easements and common conditions found in each. Presenter: Andrew Marchev, Christina Reiter, and Veronica Gassert; Three Rivers Law Each winter, the Legal Food Hub runs a free […]