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SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers' market staff (session one)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-one/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000
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SUMMARY:Caretaker Farm: Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:What is soil? What defines the quality of soil? How do you determine the quality of your soil? How do you try to preserve and improve your soil? During the visit to Caretaker Farm we will discuss the importance of soil health for the sustainability of your farm. We will also tour the land and observe how our soil health fits into the environmental sustainability of the farm. \nCaretaker Farm is a 34-acre diversified farm that includes a 270 family vegetable CSA\, a bakery\, bees\, chickens\, pigs\, ponds\, pastures\, hills\, forest\, and a stream. Click here for more information. \nDate: Monday\, May 6\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/caretaker-farm-soil-health/
LOCATION:Caretaker Farm\, 1210 Hancock Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T113000
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SUMMARY:SNAP training for farm & farmers’ market staff (session two)
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nMake sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. \nEmployees will learn SNAP basics including what EBT cards look like\, what items are SNAP eligible\, how to run a SNAP transaction\, and the differences between SNAP and HIP. Attendees will come away knowing how SNAP works\, how to answer questions around SNAP and HIP\, and how to successfully and legally run a transaction on Conduent and TotilPay machines. \nThis training will also cover the SNAP protocols and rules that the USDA requires businesses to cover with their employees every year. A list of employees who attended the training can be provided to the employer\, to satisfy the USDA’s requirement that SNAP trainings for staff be documented. \nThis training is for employees who will be processing SNAP transactions. Open to all staff of farm businesses or farmers’ markets that accept SNAP. \nThis session is being offered at two times which you can choose from: Monday\, May 6\, 2:00-3:15pm or Thursday\, May 9\, 10:30-11:45am. \n\nRegister here for Session 1 on May 6th!\nRegister here for Session 2 May 9th!\n\nContact Jim Simon at jim@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100 ext. 18 with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/snap-training-for-farm-farmers-market-staff-session-two/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
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UID:46144-1715418000-1715428800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new normal- power equipment and implements on the farm and homestead
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nAre you confused on how to enter into the realm of tractors\, implements and power equipment? There are many time and labor saving pieces of equipment available lately and with rampant sticker shock everywhere\, how do you choose what to buy? \nFor those who have equipment already\, how do I maintain it? Can I repair it?  Should I repair it\, or bite the bullet and upgrade?  Interested in starting a new enterprise on the farm? What will I need? \nWe will discuss these and other subjects. I am a diesel mechanic\, certified welder and farmer with 40 years of experience with agricultural and construction equipment. You’ll have access to insights and experience that will help you confidently delve into the world of power equipment\, implements and tractors. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n9am-12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice: $50 – $100 sliding scale\nPresenter: Dave Petrovick with support from Jonathan Anderson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/navigating-the-new-normal-power-equipment-and-implements-on-the-farm-and-homestead/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T173000
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UID:46425-1715616000-1715621400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Impacts of Increasing Annual Temperatures for New England Farms
DESCRIPTION:Register here!  \nJoin CISA and Sara Kelemen from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub on Monday\, May 13th\, 4-5:30pm for the annual Adapt Your Farm to Climate Change webinar and workshop series kick-off event. The 2024 series focuses on the impacts of increasing temperatures throughout the year on specific parts of our food system\, including soils\, weeds and pests\, farmworker health and safety\, heat tolerant crops\, urban farms and others. \nSara will share climate and temperature data from New England and discuss some examples of how temperature change will impact agricultural operations. Sara has been working on diversified farms for 8 years\, and manages climate adaptation and mitigation planning programs for many types of farmers with the Climate Hub and other partners. \nThrough webinars and on-farm workshops\, participants in this year’s events will learn about adaptation practices and how to implement them\, hear from technical assistance providers and converse with farmers on their experiences making changes on their farms. See this year’s full schedule here and see you on the 13th! \nThis material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40447.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/impacts-of-increasing-annual-temperatures-for-new-england-farms/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Climate Events,CISA Events,Farmer Events,CISA Workshops for Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
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SUMMARY:Full Well Farm: Start-Up Costs
DESCRIPTION:In our visit\, we’ll talk about what went into getting our farm off the ground in 2018 and take a look at what resources we utilized to apply for grants and loans that made the last four seasons possible. We’ll also talk about our current business plan\, the benefits of growing high value crops like flowers and cut greens\, and our community partnerships that support our business and make local food more accessible. Click here for more information. \nFull Well Farm is a queer owned\, no-till farm in Adams owned and operated by Meg Bantle (they/she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/ her). They grow vegetables and cut flowers on an acre of land using a permanent bed system that focuses on soil health. They have a 65 family vegetable CSA\, a 15 person seasonal flower CSA\, and attend the North Adams Farmers Market. They prioritize accessibility to their produce by partnering with local non-profits\, and accepting HIP/SNAP\, and offering sliding-scale CSA pricing. \nDates: Monday\, May 20\, 4:00 PM  7:00 PM \nLocation: Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/46475/
LOCATION:Full Well Farm\, 313 East Road\, Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163304
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UID:46149-1716627600-1716638400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Starting Seeds and Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nWe will discuss how to maximize germination and getting seeds on their way to success for the season. Starting seeds later than we are used to in the greenhouse with only natural lighting and solar heating\, getting them in the ground with no “checking” of their growth\, use of seed inoculants\, transplant drenches\, and mulch when planting will all be discussed. Our “no cell” “no soil block” open tray system of greenhouse seed starting will be discussed also. We follow the biodynamic calendar when planting and will share our thoughts on that too. May 25 is a root day. \nFirst\, we will start some lettuce seeds in the greenhouse\, then repair to the field to plant some beet seeds and lettuce seedlings\, apply in row drenches\, and follow up with application of mulch. This will be a very hands-on workshop. \nClick here for more information! \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n9am – 12noon with pot luck lunch\nPrice – $50 – $100 – sliding scale.\nPresenters – Clare Caldwell and Julie Rawson
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/starting-seeds-and-seedlings/
LOCATION:Many Hands Sustainability Center\, 411 Sheldon Road\, Barre\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163304
CREATED:20240503T160129Z
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UID:46781-1716980400-1716984000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Changing Hydrology in Agriculture and Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Date: Wednesday\, 5/29/2024\, 11am – 12pm EDT\n\nRegister on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nExtreme precipitation effects on agriculture could have downstream effects on food supply for many people. Anthony Buda will cover the impacts of extreme precipitation and flooding in agricultural settings and cover current research on this topic. Katherine Favor and Samuel Feibel will then provide an applied perspective on how agroforestry can be used to help farms adapt to increased flooding risk and extreme precipitation. \nRooted in Research Webinar Series: Changing Hydrology\, Changing Landscapes
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/changing-hydrology-in-agriculture-and-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Farmer Events
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